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Forensic Medicon 2027

48th Annual National Conference of the
Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine

Medicine
Nursing
Forensics
Judiciary
Police
Society
Conference theme

Translational Forensics

Uniting Medicine, Nursing, Forensics, Judiciary, Police and Society

2nd–6th February2027

Five days of scientific sessions  ·  skill labs on 2nd and 3rd February

Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences
Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine Indian Academy of Forensic MedicineEst. 1972 · Parent body
Swami Rama Himalayan University Swami Rama Himalayan UniversityNAAC A+ · Host institution
Trained Nurses' Association of India, Uttarakhand State Branch Trained Nurses' Association of IndiaUttarakhand State Branch

About the Conference

FORENSIC MEDICON 2027 is the 48th Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, hosted by Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun.

48th Edition 2–6 February 2027 Dehradun, Uttarakhand 5 Skill Labs 6 Disciplines

Who it brings together

Experts from across Forensic Medicine, Nursing, Forensic Science, Law and Criminal Justice.

This year's edition is organised with the active support of the Trained Nurses' Association of India (TNAI), Uttarakhand State Branch.

Why it matters

Justice depends on coordination. Police investigators, medical professionals, forensic scientists, the judiciary and society each hold one link of the same chain.

When any link is weak, evidence fails — however sound the science behind it.

The nursing frontline

Nurses are the first to meet victims of trauma and violence, often hours before an investigator arrives.

They bridge clinical care with early evidence preservation and meticulous medico-legal documentation — which is why nursing sits at the centre of this year's theme.

Translational
Forensics

Turning academic research, nursing insight and scientific innovation into three practical things: investigative tools that work in the field, bedside practice that preserves evidence, and courtroom evidence that holds up under scrutiny.

H.H. Swami Rama, founder of the institution
H.H. Swami RamaFounder of the institution

Philosophical Inspiration

Inspired by the vision of H.H. Swami Rama, founder of the institution, who emphasised the integration of science, spirituality and discipline in the pursuit of truth and service. FORENSIC MEDICON 2027 carries this philosophy into medico-legal practice, where science must be applied with responsibility, humility and in the service of justice.

Learn the path of selflessness, because that is the only way of liberation. There is no other way.

The Official Mascot

Male Himalayan Monal

Official mascot

The Monal

Lophophorus impejanus — the Himalayan Monal

The bird in our emblem

The state bird of Uttarakhand. A high-altitude pheasant of the Himalayan oak and rhododendron forests, the male carries a metallic green crest over plumage that shifts through blue, violet, copper and gold as the light moves across it — the tail a burnished orange that shows in flight.

It is a ground bird with a powerful beak, and it feeds by digging beneath the surface for tubers and roots that nothing above ground reveals. It is famously alert — climbing onto a rock to read the whole slope before it settles.

Patient, watchful, and willing to look under the surface for what is not visible from above: a fitting emblem for a conference on forensic medicine, held in the state the bird belongs to.

State bird of Uttarakhand 2,100–4,500 m 61–76 cm Schedule I · Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Conference Theme

Translational Forensics

Uniting Medicine, Nursing, Forensics, Judiciary, Police and Society

Forensic Medicine does not function in isolation.

Its impact is realised only when scientific findings pass intact through every hand that touches them.

Documented→Investigated→Analysed→Interpreted→Trusted

What the theme sets out to do

Flagship session

The Justice Chain Forum

An interdisciplinary dialogue bringing every institution involved in justice delivery into the same room — for once, at the same table.

What it examines

  • Systemic gaps between institutions
  • Practical challenges in day-to-day casework
  • Opportunities to improve coordination across the chain

What it produces

Not a panel discussion that ends when the session does. The forum sets out to deliver practical recommendations for strengthening the role of Forensic Medicine within the justice system.

Around the table

Police
investigators
Forensic medicine
experts
Forensic
scientists
Nurses
Public
prosecutors
Judicial
officers
Legal
scholars

Pre-Conference Skill Labs

2nd and 3rd February 2027 · Hands-on · 30 seats per lab

Wed 3 Feb

Forensic AI Lab

Hands-on real-time model building for medico-legal applications

Tue 2 Feb

MCCD Lab

Death documentation and certification masterclass

Wed 3 Feb

Medico-Legal Photography Lab

From lens to legal evidence

Wed 3 Feb

Simulation Lab

Competency through simulation

Wed 3 Feb

Virtual Autopsy & Forensic Imaging Lab

Cross-sectional imaging and non-invasive post-mortem examination

Held at AIIMS Rishikesh

This lab runs off campus at AIIMS Rishikesh. Transport will be provided from the conference venue and back.

MCCD on 2 February · the other four on 3 February Working lunch and refreshments Lab documents and participation certificate See skill lab fees →

Because MCCD runs on its own day, you may take MCCD on 2 February and one lab on 3 February — each charged separately. Every lab is capped at 30 seats and allotted first come, first served. A seat is confirmed only when your payment is confirmed, not when the form is submitted; until then the choice is provisional.

Programme & Schedule

Five days at Swami Rama Himalayan University — two of hands-on skill labs, followed by three of scientific sessions.

Tue2February 2027

MCCD skill lab — death documentation & certification

Wed3February 2027

Skill labs — AI, virtual autopsy, photography, simulation

Thu4February 2027

Scientific sessions

Fri5February 2027

Scientific sessions

Sat6February 2027

Scientific sessions

Detailed programme

The session-by-session schedule will be shared soon — including the scientific programme, the Justice Chain Forum, the gala dinner and cultural evening, and timings for each skill lab.

Abstract submission is open now and closes 15 December 2026 — full guidelines are in Abstracts & Awards.

Watch this space & the official IAFM WhatsApp group

Abstracts & Awards

The scientific programme is built from free papers and posters submitted by delegates. Undergraduate students, postgraduate trainees, nursing professionals and faculty are all encouraged to present.

What you can submit

  • Oral presentation — free paper
  • Poster presentation

Original research, case reports and case series in forensic medicine, toxicology, forensic nursing and allied medico-legal fields.

Who may present

  • Faculty and practising professionals
  • Postgraduate trainees
  • Nursing professionals
  • Undergraduate students and interns

The presenting author must be a registered delegate.

Key dates

  • Abstracts open now
  • Submission closes 15 December 2026
  • Acceptances notified by 31 December 2026
  • Final presentation files by 15 January 2027

Awards conferred at the national conference

The Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine confers its national awards at the annual conference. Nominations and eligibility are administered by the Academy.

Haque & Bose Lifetime Achievement Award
IAFM Fellowships
JMSM IAFM Travel Scholarship
IAFM National Poster Competition

How to submit

Registration is not required to submit. The submission form is open to everyone — submit first and register afterwards if your institution needs an acceptance letter before sanctioning your attendance.

Acceptance is provisional. If your registration is not completed and paid by 31 December 2026, the acceptance lapses. Already registered? Enter your registration ID on the form and your abstract is linked to it.

Submit your abstract Read the submission guidelines

Access Pass & Registration Details

Early BirdUNTIL 15 SEP 2026Open now
RegularUNTIL 31 OCT 2026Open now
LateUNTIL 31 DEC 2026Open now
SpotAT THE VENUEOpen now
All amounts in Indian rupees (₹) · Every fee is GST-inclusive except the overseas rate, which carries 18% GST
Delegate typeEarly Bird15 SEP 2026Regular31 OCT 2026Late31 DEC 2026Spot
IAFM Member (Faculty / Professionals)₹8,000₹9,000₹10,000₹13,000
Non-IAFM Member (Faculty / Professionals)₹9,000₹10,000₹11,000₹14,000
IAFM Member (PG Trainees)₹5,000₹6,000₹7,000₹8,000
Non-IAFM Member (PG Trainees)₹5,500₹6,500₹7,500₹8,500
Undergraduate Students ***₹2,000₹3,000₹4,000₹5,000
Overseas Delegates †₹35,400₹30,000 + 18% GST₹47,200₹40,000 + 18% GST₹59,000₹50,000 + 18% GST₹70,800₹60,000 + 18% GST
Nursing Professionals ***4 Feb only−₹200 TNAI / SNAI₹1,200₹1,300₹1,400₹1,700
−₹200Nursing

₹200 off for TNAI & SNAI members

Members of the Trained Nurses' Association of India and the Student Nurses' Association of India get ₹200 off every nursing slab — Early Bird to Spot.

Membership number required at registration

The discount is applied only against a valid TNAI or SNAI membership number. Registrations without one are charged the full nursing rate.

Nursing registration covers Thursday 4 February only. To attend the full conference, contact the Help Desk before registering.

Conference registration includes

  • Entry to all scientific sessions
  • Breakfast, lunch and refreshments
  • Conference kit
  • Conference dinners
  • Gala dinner / cultural evening
  • Participation certificate

Good to know

  • *** The conference kit is not provided for spot registrations, undergraduate students and nursing professionals.
  • Nursing registration covers Thursday 4 February only. To attend the full conference, contact the Help Desk before registering.
  • Registration is free for IAFM life members aged 70 years and above who are no longer in active service. A valid IAFM life membership number is required.
  • Your slab is decided by the date payment is received. A form submitted before a deadline but paid after it is charged at the next slab.
  • Cancellation and refund terms are set out below.
  • CME accreditation is being applied for. Credit hours will be confirmed closer to the conference.
  • Overseas delegates: 18% GST is added to every overseas fee, including skill labs and accompanying persons. See International delegates below for visa, payment and travel details.
Payment date decides your rate. Early Bird, Regular and Late fees are allotted on the date the money reaches the conference account — not the date the form is submitted. Pay well before a deadline rather than on it. For anything unclear, write to the organising office at 2027forensicmedicon@gmail.com. Fees shown here follow the official conference brochure.

International Delegates

Everything you need to plan the trip — visa, payment and getting to Dehradun. Please read this before booking anything.

Visa — you need a Conference visa

Attending a conference in India requires a Conference visa, not a tourist visa. Tourism can be combined with it, but a tourist visa alone is not valid for attending the scientific sessions.

A Conference visa application needs a letter of invitation from the organising committee together with the event clearances obtained by us from the Government of India. You cannot apply until those are in place.

To request your invitation letter, write to 2027forensicmedicon@gmail.com with:

  • Full name exactly as printed in your passport
  • Passport number, nationality and date of birth
  • Institution and designation
  • Intended dates of arrival and departure

Please request this by 31 October 2026. Clearance and visa processing together take several weeks, and a request made in January will not be met in time for February.

Fees & how to pay

Overseas fees are quoted before tax and 18% GST is added to everything — registration, skill labs and accompanying persons alike. The registration form shows the final figure; that is the amount to send.

Payment is by international bank transfer. The conference account accepts inward remittances.

Account details are issued on request. Write to 2027forensicmedicon@gmail.com with your name, country and Registration ID, and the full remittance details — account name, bank, account number, IFSC, SWIFT / BIC and branch — will be sent to you by return email.

Send the fee net of all bank charges. Sending, intermediary and receiving banks each deduct their own; if the amount that arrives is short, your registration stays part-paid until the balance is cleared.

After transferring, email us the SWIFT reference or UTR quoting your Registration ID.

Getting to Dehradun

Jolly Grant Airport (DED) handles domestic flights only. International delegates arrive at Delhi (DEL) and take a connecting domestic flight to Dehradun — about an hour, and the venue sits beside the airport.

If the two tickets are booked separately, allow at least four hours at Delhi for immigration, baggage reclaim and the terminal change. A shorter gap will not survive a delayed arrival.

By road, Dehradun is roughly 235 km from Delhi, five to six hours. Overnight trains also run from Delhi.

Good to know

  • February in Dehradun is cool — roughly 6–22 °C. Pack layers; mornings are cold.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have recently transited, a country where it is endemic.
  • Hotels file a routine Form C for foreign guests — carry your passport at check-in.
  • FRRO registration is not needed for a visit of this length.
  • All deadlines on this site are Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30).
  • Indian SIM cards need your passport and visa; buying one at the airport is easiest.

Before you book non-refundable travel: please write to us and confirm that the event clearance for FORENSIC MEDICON 2027 is in place. Conference visas cannot be issued until it is, and we would rather tell you early than have you holding a ticket you cannot use.

Places at the skill labs are limited and seat-based. Early Bird rates close on 15 September 2026.

Jump to the registration form ↓

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Fill in your details below — your fee is calculated automatically from the category, slab and add-ons you choose. Submit the form and the organising office will email you payment instructions and your registration ID.

Your rate is set by the date your payment reaches the conference account, not by the date you submit this form. If payment arrives after a slab closes, the next slab's fee applies and the balance must be cleared before your registration is confirmed.

1Registration Category *
2Pre-Conference Skill Labs (optional · 30 seats each · you may take one per day)

The fee applies per lab — taking MCCD as well as a 3 February lab means both are charged. Rates are in the Skill Labs tab above, and the total below updates as you choose.

3Accompanying Person (optional)
4Your Details
Add a postal address optional · used for certificates and invoices

Payment Summary

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You will be taken to our secure payment gateway. Your registration ID is emailed once payment is confirmed.

Official policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Please read this before registering. Refunds depend on the date your written cancellation request reaches the organising office, and are calculated on the fee net of GST — tax already remitted to the Government cannot be refunded.

75%Refunded Request received on or before 15 Sep 2026 (Early Bird deadline)
50%Refunded Request received between 16 Sep and 31 Oct 2026 (Regular deadline)
0%No refund Request received after 31 Oct 2026
Full terms — eight clauses+

01Cancellation request process

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to 2027forensicmedicon@gmail.com. The email must include:

  • Full name
  • Registration ID (if allotted)
  • Category of registration
  • Transaction details (UTR / Transaction ID)

02Refund slabs and fee slabs

Refunds are processed according to the date the cancellation request is received — see the three slabs above.

Registration fees are charged according to the date payment is received. A registration submitted within one slab but paid in the next is charged at the later slab, and the balance is payable before confirmation.

03Processing of refunds

  • The refund percentage is calculated on the registration fee net of GST
  • GST is not refundable. Tax already remitted to the Government of India cannot be returned by the organising committee
  • Bank and transaction charges are borne by the delegate and are deducted from the refund amount
  • Refunds are processed within 15–20 working days after approval
  • The amount is credited to the same account or source used for payment

04Non-transferability

  • Registrations are non-transferable
  • Substitution of delegates is not permitted without prior approval from the organising committee

05Skill lab registration

  • Each skill lab is capped at 30 seats and allotted first come, first served
  • A seat is confirmed only when payment is confirmed, not when the form is submitted
  • No refund is provided for skill lab fees
  • A change of lab may be requested up to 31 December 2026, subject to seats being available

06Conference cancellation or modification

If the conference is postponed or modified due to unforeseen circumstances — natural disasters, government regulations or other force majeure events — the organising committee will communicate revised arrangements. Refund decisions in such cases are at the discretion of the organising committee.

07Dispute resolution

All disputes are subject to Dehradun jurisdiction.

08Acceptance of policy

By registering for the conference, the participant agrees to all the terms and conditions set out above.

Queries: 2027forensicmedicon@gmail.com

Messages from the Organising Team

Dr Sanjoy DasDr Sanjoy DasOrganizing Chairperson+

It is my immense pleasure to welcome you to the 48th Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (IAFM) — FORENSIC MEDICON 2027, hosted by the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University.

Forensic Medicine today stands at a critical intersection of medical science, law and rapidly evolving technology. In this dynamic landscape, accuracy, integrity and interdisciplinary collaboration are no longer optional — they are essential.

This conference is envisioned as a platform for meaningful exchange, bringing together experts, academicians and practitioners to shape the future of Forensic Medicine in India. I warmly invite you to be a part of this academic endeavour.

— Dr Sanjoy Das

Dr Rajesh Kumar SharmaDr Rajesh Kumar SharmaOrganizing Co-Chairperson · President, TNAI Uttarakhand+

In an era of rapid innovation and rising medico-legal scrutiny, we must move past traditional professional silos. Our theme reflects the urgent need for a proactive, unified approach to justice.

Representing the nursing fraternity, I am especially proud to highlight the vital role of forensic nursing. As the frontline response for trauma victims, nurses bridge the gap between clinical care and evidence preservation. By uniting this clinical foundation with the expertise of investigators, forensic scientists and the judiciary, we can translate insights into a more robust, empathetic and flawless delivery of justice.

— Dr Rajesh Kumar Sharma

Dr Pragya TripathiDr Pragya TripathiOrganizing Co-Chairperson · Associate Professor, FMT+

This year we are proud to host this prestigious gathering at Swami Rama Himalayan University. In an era defined by rapid innovation, digital transformation and increasing medico-legal scrutiny, it is no longer enough to merely keep pace — our field must be proactive, reflective and deeply collaborative.

We have curated this conference to serve as a premier forum for practitioners, academicians and researchers: a crucible for fresh ideas, where traditional methodologies are refined by modern scientific rigour.

— Dr Pragya Tripathi

Dr Harvinder Singh ChhabraDr Harvinder Singh ChhabraOrganizing Secretary cum Treasurer · Assistant Professor, FMT+

Forensic medicine is evolving at an incredible pace. With every leap in technology and shift in legal expectations, the challenge for us remains the same: how do we bridge the gap between what we know and how we apply it?

Our team has put a tremendous amount of heart into designing a schedule that balances deep academic learning with practical, hands-on experience. More than a series of lectures, we want this conference to be a place where we truly talk to one another. Our motto: transforming forensic knowledge into real-world impact.

— Dr Harvinder Singh Chhabra

Dr Grace Madonna SinghDr Grace Madonna SinghOrganizing Co-Secretary · Professor & Head, Mental Health Nursing+

Our theme this year is incredibly close to my heart. It reminds us that the journey toward truth and justice so often begins right at the patient's bedside.

As a nursing educator, I am thrilled to see our nursing fraternity rightfully recognised as a core pillar of this ecosystem. In those critical "golden hour" moments of trauma or crisis, it is the nurse who provides immediate, compassionate care while simultaneously preserving vital evidence under frameworks like the POCSO Act and BNS. We are the early guardians of a patient's story and legal truth.

— Dr Grace Madonna Singh

Organising Committee

Chief Patron

Dr Vijay Dhasmana Dr Vijay Dhasmana Hon'ble President · Swami Rama Himalayan University

Patrons

Dr Rajendra DobhalDr Rajendra DobhalHon'ble Vice Chancellor
Dr A. K. DeorariDr A. K. DeorariPro Vice Chancellor
Dr Vijendra D. ChauhanDr Vijendra D. ChauhanDG (Acad. Dev.)

Core team

Dr Sanjoy DasDr Sanjoy DasOrganizing Chairperson
Dr Pragya TripathiDr Pragya TripathiOrganizing Co-Chairperson
Dr Rajesh Kumar SharmaDr Rajesh Kumar SharmaOrganizing Co-Chairperson
Dr Harvinder Singh ChhabraDr Harvinder Singh ChhabraOrg. Secretary cum Treasurer
Dr Grace Madonna SinghDr Grace Madonna SinghOrganizing Co-Secretary
AdvisorsNational advisory board28 members+
Prof. P. K. Chattopadhyay
Dr Chetan JaniPresident, IAFM
Dr Rajesh DereHon. General Secretary, IAFM
Dr A. Shariff
Dr Putul Mahanta
Dr Lalit Kumar
Dr Renu Dhasmana
Dr Adarsh Kumar
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Dr Amandeep Salariya
Dr Barnali Kakati
Dr Tapas Bose
Dr Tanuj Kanchan
Dr Akhilesh Pathak
Dr D. S. Badkur
Dr Sudhir Ninave
Dr Ravindra B. Deokar
Dr Madhu Ghodkirekar
Dr Mukesh Yadav
Dr Amar Jyoti Patowary
Dr B. K. Bastia
Dr Harnam Singh
Dr D. K. Atal
Dr Kusa Kumar Shaha
Dr Shiv Rattan Kochar
Dr Clifford Perera
Dr C. P. Bhaisora
Dr N. K. Aggarwal
For delegatesThe committees you are most likely to need5 committees+

Delegate Assistance

First point of contact for any delegate query, before and during the conference.

Dr Harvinder Singh Chhabra · Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

+91 98149 04440

Reception & Registration

Delegate desk, badges and on-site registration

Dr Garima Mittal
Dr Nupur Koul

Accommodation

Hotel liaison and room blocks

Mr Amrendra Kumar
Dr Aqueel Haider

Transport

Shuttles, airport transfers and local movement

Mr Rupesh Mehrotra
Dr Dhruv Mahendru

Scientific

Abstracts, sessions and the scientific programme

Dr Kiran Bhat
Dr Grace Madonna Singh

Running the conferenceSub-committees of the organising team8 committees+

Stage Management

Session running, timing and the podium

Dr Shweta Samant
Dr Preeti Prabha
Dr Tushita

Hospitality

Meals, refreshments and guest care

Dr Sanjeev Pandey
Dr Saurabh Kolhi
Dr Pragya Tripathi

Audio-Visual & I.T.

Projection, sound and loading presentations

Mr Pramod Kothari
Mr Mukul Rajput
Mr Diwakar Badoni

Cultural & Social

The cultural evening and social programme

Dr Jyoti Diwedi
Dr D. S. Gaur
Dr Rajesh Kumar Sharma

Decoration & Fund-raising

Venue dressing and sponsorship

Dr Shikhar Agarwal
Dr Abha Srivastava

Souvenir

Delegate kits, mementos and the conference souvenir

Dr Shalli Vyas
Dr Vidisha Ballabh
Dr Sanjoy Das

Media & Publicity

Press, photography and announcements

Dr Deep Shikha
Dr Neha Sharma

Finance

Registration accounts and disbursements

Dr Harvinder Singh Chhabra
Dr Shubhashree

Accommodation

Thirty-seven hotels, homestays and resorts within 20 km of the venue, grouped by distance. Tap a band to see the properties and call them directly.

Transport & conference rates

Shuttle buses will run from selected hotels only. The list of hotels covered, along with pick-up points and timings, will be announced soon.

Delegates book directly with the property. Distances are straight-line from the university — road distances will be a little longer. Ratings are from Google and change over time.

Watch this space & the official IAFM WhatsApp group

Within 5 kmJolly Grant — hotels8 properties+
1.1 kmHotel Padmini PalaceHotel · ★ 4.0 (1,798)84770 51111
1.4 kmStar Light HotelHotel · ★ 4.6 (14)No listed number
1.4 kmHotel Hi-Way InnHotel · ★ 3.7 (112)95362 77990
1.6 kmMJ Aero SuitesHotel · ★ 4.3 (550)86500 31333
1.8 kmHotel ParadiseHotel · ★ 3.8 (71)No listed number
2.1 kmHotel RudraHotel · ★ 4.6 (213)70424 24242
2.9 kmUtsav HotelHotel · ★ 3.9 (81)73023 85221
4.3 kmHotel 7HeavenHotel · ★ 4.4 (275)82186 81608
Within 5 kmHomestays & budget5 properties+
1.8 kmGaharwar Home Stay & Guest HouseHomestay · ★ 4.6 (69)95573 95681
1.8 kmComfort Inn HomestayHomestay · ★ 4.3 (127)97563 02080
2.2 kmAirport Luxury Nature Valley HomestayHomestay · ★ 4.9 (780)89230 85565
2.5 kmNandini HomestayHomestay · ★ 4.3 (347)86304 01099
4.4 kmHoztel Jollygrant DoonHostel · ★ 4.8 (253)92595 91155
5 to 10 kmDehradun Road, Lal Tappar & Thano Road11 properties+
3.8 kmjüSTa Nature's Nest ResortResort · ★ 4.4 (68)92865 00391
4.4 kmHotel Vasdaa Grand, LachhiwalaHotel · ★ 4.6 (1,176)80062 91888
4.6 kmHotel Surya Inn, Lal TapparHotel · ★ 4.6 (98)79009 98555
5.1 kmThe Aatithiyam Resort, BhaniyawalaResort · ★ 4.5 (521)74578 31672
6.6 kmNaturoville Wellness ResortResort · ★ 4.5 (752)91493 61935
7.0 kmLimelight Hotel, Lal TapparHotel · ★ 4.7 (53)95288 30869
7.7 kmSaffronStays Varenya Villa, Thano RdVilla · ★ 4.8 (59)No listed number
8.8 kmParvat Homes, ThanoResort · ★ 4.9 (247)98100 00609
8.8 kmSaffronStays Timber Crest, ThanoVilla · ★ 4.8 (33)No listed number
9.6 kmDream Valley ResortResort · ★ 4.1 (486)82799 35654
9.9 kmThe Chirping Sal Villa, KalimatiHomestay · ★ 5.0 (35)90843 06877
10 to 20 kmHaridwar Road, Harrawala & Thano Road13 properties+
10.0 kmLe OVAL Hotel & Resort, HarrawalaHotel · ★ 4.8 (154)87914 34002
13.0 kmLemon Tree Hotel, Mall of DehradunHotel · ★ 4.7 (237)0135 713 1900
13.8 kmROOTz Resort, Thano RdResort · ★ 4.8 (1,022)78951 62299
14.8 kmHindwan's Farms & ResortResort · ★ 4.3 (196)84779 91115
15.4 kmGlenville Forest Resort & SpaResort · ★ 4.1 (850)76184 10002
16.3 kmPrashanti Farms & ResortResort · ★ 4.8 (88)73026 60051
16.9 kmHotel JSR Continental, DharampurHotel · ★ 4.0 (5,207)90450 17879
17.0 kmPride Premier SolitaireHotel · ★ 4.3 (5,969)86500 02072
17.1 kmHotel Meenakshi GardenHotel · ★ 4.6 (52)080 6506 8848
17.2 kmHotel NJ Portico, Haridwar RdHotel · ★ 4.2 (993)74170 52502
19.1 kmMJ Residency, Race CourseHotel · ★ 4.1 (2,974)63994 48844
19.5 kmHotel Sukoon, DalanwalaHotel · ★ 4.1 (661)75003 40034
20.1 kmHotel Doon's PrideHotel · ★ 4.5 (1,598)70603 51353

Travel Planner

Dehradun is well connected by air, rail and road — and the venue sits beside Jolly Grant Airport, so most delegates are on campus within minutes of landing.

Aircraft on approach over the Himalaya
By air
Jolly Grant Airport (DED) serves Dehradun — and the venue sits right beside it. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow. DED handles domestic flights only; international delegates arrive at Delhi and connect.

Minutes from the venue · Delhi in about an hour

Express train on the northern line
By rail
Dehradun Railway Station (DDN) has daytime and overnight services from Delhi, including the Shatabdi and Nanda Devi Express.

About 25 km to the venue

Forest road into the Doon valley
By road
Roughly six hours from Delhi on NH-7, with frequent buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate and taxis available throughout.

About 235 km from Delhi

Conference se seekhenge vigyan ki baatein, aur pahadon se seekhenge jeevan ki raahein

Conference week is winter. Expect roughly 6–22 °C in the valley, near-freezing nights at Dhanaulti and Chakrata, and a real chance of snow above 2000 m. Pack layers — and if the hills are why you're coming, February is the right week for it.
Distances below are measured from Dehradun city. The venue sits at Jolly Grant, about 25 km east on the Rishikesh road — so Rishikesh and Haridwar are closer than they look, and Mussoorie and Chakrata a little further.

Close byAn evening, or a couple of hours between sessions7 places+
Forest Research Institute7 km · Dehradun

A 1906 Greco-Roman colonial building set in a 450-hectare estate, with six museums of forestry and botany inside. The most photographed building in the city.

  • Six museums under one roof
  • Vast lawns and sal forest
  • Allow about two hours
Mindrolling Monastery10 km · Clement Town

One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist stupas in the world, in a quiet monastery complex on the south-west edge of the city.

  • The Great Stupa
  • Buddha statue and gardens
Robber's Cave8–9 km · Guchhupani

A natural river cave where water flows through narrow rock walls. Visitors walk barefoot through the cool stream.

  • Best time: morning to afternoon
  • Popular for photography and picnics
Sahastradhara15 km

Famous for its thousand-fold spring waterfalls and limestone formations. The sulphur-rich water is believed to have therapeutic properties.

  • Ropeway, swimming pools and scenic views
Tapkeshwar Temple6 km

A cave temple on the Tons river where water drips continuously onto the Shivling. Busiest on Mondays and at Shivratri.

  • Natural cave shrine
  • Stream running through the complex
Paltan Bazaar & Clock TowerCity centre

Dehradun's oldest market street, running from the Clock Tower. The place to pick up rusks, woollens and Tibetan handicrafts.

  • Bakeries and street food
  • Open into the evening
Malsi Deer Park10 km · Mussoorie road

A small zoological park at the foot of the hills, with deer, peacocks and a children's area. The easiest option for delegates travelling with family.

  • Good for accompanying persons
  • Under an hour is enough
Half a dayComfortable either side of a session day4 places+
Mussoorie35 km · Queen of Hills

The most famous hill station near Dehradun, and the classic half-day escape.

  • Mall Road
  • Kempty Falls
  • Gun Hill viewpoint
  • Sunset views and cafés
Landour40 km · above Mussoorie

A colonial cantonment on the ridge above Mussoorie — quieter and steeper than the town below. Deodar, tin roofs and a walk that loops the hilltop.

  • Char Dukan — four cafés at the top of the climb
  • Lal Tibba, the highest point
  • Sisters Bazaar and Prakash’s Store
  • Cambridge Book Depot, long associated with Ruskin Bond
Rishikesh45 km from Dehradun · closer to the venue

Yoga capital of the world, on the Ganga where it leaves the hills. Jolly Grant sits between the city and Rishikesh, so this is nearer than the city-centre distance suggests.

  • Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan
  • Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
  • The Beatles Ashram
  • Rafting at Shivpuri — in season in February
Haridwar45 km

One of the holiest cities in India and a major pilgrimage destination. Lamps go on the water at dusk — arrive an hour early for a place on the steps.

  • Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
A full dayOr reason to extend your stay4 places+
Dhanaulti60 km

A calm hill station surrounded by deodar forests, far quieter than Mussoorie. Conference week falls in the snow window.

  • Eco Parks
  • Surkanda Devi Temple
  • Snow in winter
Chakrata90 km

A quiet hill station, less crowded than Mussoorie. Perfect for nature lovers and trekking.

  • Tiger Falls
  • Panoramic Himalayan views
Rajaji Tiger ReserveChilla Gate ~70 km · Motichur ~60 km

Established 2015 across 820.42 sq km — a repository of Shivalik biodiversity, and one of the largest elephant populations in the region.

  • Dehradun → Chilla Gate: 1.5–2 hrs
  • Over 300 bird species in the sal forest
Hidden gemsLess crowded spots

Nature and adventure close to the city, without the tourist crush.

  • Maldevta — riverside picnic spot
  • Lacchiwala Nature Park — forest pools
  • Nag Tibba Trek — the Serpent's Peak
  • Tehri, Chamba, Kanatal, Pauri

Food Trail of Dehradun

Dehradun is known not only for its scenic surroundings and academic institutions, but for a rich and diverse culinary culture — from legendary bakeries to Tibetan delicacies and Garhwali traditional dishes.

Legendary bakeries

Famous across India for crisp rusks, cakes and old-world charm — perfect for quick bites or souvenirs to take home.

  • Butter rusks
  • Plum cake
  • Stick jaw toffee
  • Chocolate pastries

Ellora's Melting Moments · Sunrise Bakery

Tibetan & Himalayan

Dehradun's proximity to Tibetan settlements has enriched the city's food culture.

  • Steamed or fried momos
  • Thukpa — Tibetan noodle soup
  • Tingmo with gravy
  • Laphing — a street snack

Kalsang Friends Corner

Authentic Garhwali

Traditional Himalayan heritage on a plate. Garhwali cuisine is not just food — it is nutrition shaped by the mountains.

  • Kafuli — spinach-based dish
  • Chainsoo — roasted black gram curry
  • Mandua (finger millet) roti
  • Jhangora kheer — millet dessert
Pahadon wali Maggi

Almost a culture in the Himalayan hill stations. Cooked at small roadside tapris, eaten with cutting chai and a mountain view.

  • Mussoorie Mall Road stalls
  • Lal Tibba viewpoint cafés
  • The Mussoorie–Dhanaulti road

Many travellers insist it tastes better above 2000 m

Mandua momos

A local innovation: the dumpling wrapper is made with mandua (finger millet / ragi) instead of refined flour — higher in fibre and calcium, slightly earthy and nutty.

  • Filled with vegetables, paneer or chicken
  • Found in Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh

Part of the growing "Pahadi fusion cuisine" movement

The venue

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences

Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Swami Rama Himalayan University
Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, Doiwala
Dehradun 248016, Uttarakhand
Jolly Grant Airport · minutes away Dehradun station · 25 km Delhi · 235 km
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