Wildlife Institute of India
(An Autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and climate change, Government of India)
Established in 1982, WII is nestled within a lush 180-acre forested campus on the foothills of the Himalayas, offering an immersive and serene environment ideal for learning, collaboration, and conservation dialogue.
The WII campus features a modern auditorium, training halls, guest accommodation, and well-equipped laboratories, making it an ideal venue for hosting a multidisciplinary international conference. Surrounded by nature and biodiversity, the setting complements the very heart of the conference's mission.
E-mail: wii [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | Telephone: +91 135 2640114 - 15, 2646100 | Fax: +91 135 2640117
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How to reach WII
WII is located in picturesque location in Dehradun, capital of the newly formed state of Uttarakhand which is about 250 kms. north east of the national capital city of New Delhi. Dehradun is well connected by road and rail. There is also an airstrip located at Jolly Grant about 21 kms. from the main city.
The WII campus is situated in Chandrabani off the Delhi-Dehradun highway about 10 kms. from the main city, and 1.5 km from the highway (Dehradun-Delhi).
The campus is approximately 10 km from Dehradun city center and is well-connected by air, rail, and road.
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By Air
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) is the nearest airport, situated about 31 km from WII. The airport offers regular flights from major Indian cities. From the airport, you can reach WII by:
Taxi: Approximately 45 minutes' drive.
Bus: Public buses are available from the airport to Dehradun city (ISBT); from there, local transport can take you to WII.
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By Train
Dehradun Railway Station is located about 9 km from WII. It is well-connected to major cities across India. From the station:
Taxi/Auto-rickshaw: Approximately 20–30 minutes' drive to WII.
Bus: Local buses are available to areas near Chandrabani.
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By Bus
Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) Dehradun is around 5 km from WII. Regular buses operate from various cities to ISBT Dehradun. From ISBT:
Taxi/Auto-rickshaw: Approximately 15–20 minutes' drive to WII.
Bus: Local buses or shared auto-rickshaws can take you towards Chandrabani.
For precise directions, you can use mapping services to navigate to:
Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001
