Chetwoode Hall (Indian Military Academy)
Chetwoode Hall (Indian Military Academy)
Chetwoode Hall (Indian Military Academy)
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Stuti Das
Bengaluru, India147 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This place is inside the IMA campus so entry can be a challenge. But once inside you should definitely visit the museum and see what makes Indian Army the heroes that they are. Read about the martyrs and their martyrdom, see the portraits of the generals who are passouts of the IMA. It’s a lesson in Indian Army’s and IMA history. On the first floor of the museum, you can see on display the various warfare equipment’s that have been used since world war 1.
Written 22 January 2020
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Muchhadd
Mumbai, India81 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
One advise do not shoot pictures...lest you will find someone shooting you instead.... its a high security zone. Every year passing out parade is organised and all officers take first step into this hall for commissioning
Written 22 December 2014
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p_sahu11
Bhopal, India73 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
I have got the lifetime experience by visiting Chetwood Hall on the ocassion of passing out batch ceremony.It is spread in a vast area with magnificient buildings.The passing out batch performed march past in the early morning.
Written 25 March 2015
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Pallavi S
Uttarkashi, India193 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Never been inside but the building and the grounds look great and we pass it all the time when in Dehradun. Have always wanted to visit but haven't had the occasion so far.
Written 22 March 2015
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Sanjeev kumar
New Delhi, India34 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
It's a prime institute of India. We are / were not allowed inside the institute, but was a privilege to see the grand academy from outside.
Written 24 June 2019
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Shourjendra D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India3,639 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
This is a place in Dehradun that inspires all Indians alike because this is an Officer training Academy of the Indian Army. Motto of the Academy is Valor and Wisdom
Located amongst lush greenery about 8kms from Dehradun city,with its imposing gates named the Drona Dwar, the place is venerated by both civilians as well as military. There are armed guards at the gate and opposite and picture taking is strictly prohibited.
None is allowed to enter as well,except on the day, the cadets get promoted to Junior Commissioned Officers, those days near relatives only get special passes. There is also a museum on campus.
I went there on a hired taxi,on my recent trip to Dehradun from 22nd to 25th June 2015.
Located amongst lush greenery about 8kms from Dehradun city,with its imposing gates named the Drona Dwar, the place is venerated by both civilians as well as military. There are armed guards at the gate and opposite and picture taking is strictly prohibited.
None is allowed to enter as well,except on the day, the cadets get promoted to Junior Commissioned Officers, those days near relatives only get special passes. There is also a museum on campus.
I went there on a hired taxi,on my recent trip to Dehradun from 22nd to 25th June 2015.
Written 3 July 2015
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DancingWind
Pune, India31 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
The Chetwode Hall is well known to all regular officers of the Indian Army. The last step from their parade ground, as gentlemen cadets, takes them through this beautiful, historical building. It is an iconic structure that also serves as the headquarters of the Indian Military Academy. When you visit the building, you want to go check the course photograph that will identify buddies. It's a little difficult to gain access though, as there are a few permissions to seek before you will be allowed into the campus. That said, it isn't far from the main gate and if you can, you must go get a slice of history.
Written 28 March 2015
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Africa Tourist
Sydney, Australia9,293 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
I drove past in the morning on the way to Mussoorie and was amazed at the size. It seemed to go on for miles on both sides of the road. Coing back in the dark the lights on the buildings and the memorial was stunning
Written 7 March 2015
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Jnanayog
St. John's, Canada6,471 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
You can flash an iD Card however there is no entry here without you have some Very Special Connections. This does not make Chetwoode Hall any different than Royal Roads or West Point, etc. Thus what is there to review when the very best you can get is a quick glimpse before the Guard gets suspicious. These military compounds are no different than the First Class Lounges found at Airports, which TA does not list As they are not open to everyone. Chatwoode Hall appears to be a structural appealing building but for my part that’s the limit.
Written 15 October 2019
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Animesh
Greater Noida, India1,296 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
“The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next. Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time.” Those are the famous lines said by Field Marshal Sir Philip Walhouse Chetwode in his inauguration speech of IMA on 10 December 1932. This credo/motto is also emblazoned inside at the entrance of the building which is the main administrative building and headquarters of IMA. The Chetwode Block and Chetwode motto remains the foundation of the ethos of training and commitment of the Indian Army to the nation at large. This famous building in red and white can be seen while driving on Dehradun-Chakrata Road. It has a large parade ground and drill sqare in front which has seen passing out parades of batch of gentlemen cadets commissioning as officers of the Indian Army since 1934. The entrance has "Antim Path" or the last step inscribed on ground which marks the last step taken by the Gentleman Cadet before becoming a commissioned officer. The rear end of the building is normally used for parking of vehicles. Inside the building is Commandant's office, offices of other senior officers and staff of IMA, lecture halls, conference hall, classrooms and a museum. The aura, magnificence and motivation that comes with it can not be described in words. A must watch from inside, worth a visit if you are the lucky one.
Written 25 December 2018
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HARSH Patel
Dehradun, India
You can't get permission, your family member who is passing out from IMA might give permission to visit.
Written 28 September 2024
What are the formalities to visit ima by school children?.
Written 13 December 2019
Please contact IMA directly.
It will better.
Written 14 December 2019
I am basically from Pune and want my son to see the environment of the academy.Also we would be travelling to Mussorie for our extended holidays.Thanks
Written 7 July 2019
You must! And yes Khadakwasla shall give u a glimpse...IMA is where the movie gets compelted
Written 8 July 2019
My father is an ex-army so can we get permission to go inside IMA along with him (family).?
Written 1 August 2018
I am a nephew oh Major T.C. Ghosh (Tejesh Chandra Ghosh) who laid down his life during the Sino_indian War 1962. He was an ex-cadet of IMA. I know that his name is mentioned somewhere in IMA in his memory, because I saw it many years ago and it was together with many other names of our war heroes. His daughter, who is my cousin, is coming down from the USA and wishes to see where I have seen her father's name honoured by an inscription in IMA. Is it possible to get permission to visit the academy and to see where his name inscribed. Also could you also tell me where I might find it and even better if someone could please check where Major TC Ghosh's name is and confirm its existence and location.
Written 24 February 2017
akhileshdwivedi090
New Delhi, India
how to get entry in IMA as a visitor.?
Pls tell me the process.
Written 8 September 2016
Yes you may visit as a visitor on 3 basis but conditions are:-
Condition one : IMA personnel (cadet or staff) .
Condition 2 - May go with any Indian Army, Navy, Airforce with valid ID .
Condition 3: with valid permission letter from CO IMA.
Note : Photography is Prohibited at IMA premise .
Written 11 September 2016
Is IMA open to tourists? I read some permission is needed to enter the premises.. is there any way to get it?
Written 27 December 2015
Yes. entry is highly restricted. see contact number on web and call up folowed by mail
Written 29 December 2015
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