About this location
Formed by a barrage where the Asan river meets the Yamuna, this was Uttarakhand's first Ramsar site — a compact wetland squeezed between the Himalayan foothills and the plains that draws a surprising diversity of wintering waterfowl for its size.
Species You Can Photograph in Asan Conservation Reserve
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarGood
AprOff-season
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (~70 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Dehradun (~45 km)
By Air
Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport is the nearest airport, about 70 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Dehradun is the nearest railway station, about 45 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Asan barrage is at Dhalipur near Kulhal, about 45 km west of Dehradun on the Dehradun–Paonta road. Winter brings ruddy shelducks and many other ducks.
Expert Wildlife Creators in Asan Conservation Reserve
Mammals
Girish Chandra Satyawali
Uttarakhand, India
CORBETT TIGER RESERVE Safari & FRH Tour Operator | Registered Gypsy Owner Based in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, with 47 years of experience in Corbett National Park and its wildlife tourism. Focused exclusively on Safari, FRH stays & the Wild, with registered Gypsies, well-mannered drivers and knowledgeable motorist/naturalist guides. No private properties. No resort packages. Just the Wild.
Asian ElephantAsian Paradise FlycatcherGharial
Safari Guide
Veeru Negi
Uttarakhand, India
Veeru Negi is a naturalist based in Rajaji National Park with over 10 years of experience in the field. Known for his deep expertise in leopard and elephant behaviour, he leads jungle safaris, leopard photography tours, and bird photography tours, helping guests spot and understand wildlife that's often hard to find on your own.
Indian LeopardAsian ElephantBengal Tiger
Available trips
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Photography tips for Asan Conservation Reserve
Shoreline and embankment birding around the barrage; easily combined with a Dehradun-area itinerary rather than requiring a dedicated trip.
Conservation: Uttarakhand's first Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, protecting an important wintering site at the transition between the Himalayan foothills and the plains.
More in Uttarakhand
- Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Corbett Tiger Reserve
- Gangotri National Park
- Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jim Corbett National Park
- Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nanda Devi National Park
- Rajaji National Park
- Rajaji Tiger Reserve
- Sattal
- Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Valley of Flowers National Park
Species guides