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Dehradun,
the city, headquarters of the district is
visited by a large number of tourist every year,
many of them en-route to Mussoorie. The climate
of the city is temperate. Even during summer, it
is not so warm at Dehra Dun as in the district
south of it. The Forest Research Institute which
is world famous for its research work in
forestry and is the only institution of its kind
in Asia is situated here. Besides, headquarters
of the important establishment like the Oil and
Natural Commission; Survey of India etc., the
Military Academy are also located here. The Gurudwara built by Guru Ram Raj during the reign
of Aurangzeb in the Dhamanwala locality o the
town is a religious place of eminence. The other
places of importance is the Robber's cave,
situated at a distance of about 8 kms from Dehra
Dun.
The cave is a
natural picnic spot surrounded by hills where
water suddenly disappears from sight and goes
underground only to reappear after a few yards
in the form of a stream. The city has many
beautiful rest houses and good hotels to provide
accommodation to the tourist. For many years, it
has been one of the best known educational
centres in northern India. Dehra Dun is well
linked by rail and road with Delhi, Bombay,
Calcutta, Lucknow and Varanasi.
Places to Visit >>
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Tapkeshawar Temple :
Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple is an ancient
place of worship and is situated on the banks of
a rivulet, in the Garhi Cantt. Area, 5.5 Kms
from the city bus stand, the temple is well
connected by road. It is named Tapkeshwar as
water droplets, originating from a rock, fall on
the Shivling placed in the shrine. People in
large numbers participate in the fair organized
on the occasion of Shivratri and pay their
obeisance to the deity.
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Sahastradhara :
Sahasratra Dhara, laterally meaning,
the 'thousand fold spring' is
situated at a distance of 11 kms.
from Dehra Dun. The place makes an
ideal picnic spot and is of immense
attraction to visitors. The Baldi
river and the caves provide a
breathtaking view.
The water here has a fall of about 9
metres and leaves an incrustation of
lime of all its touches. Particles
thus accumulating over the centuries
have formed a projecting ledge, and
a sort of cave, from the roof of
which falls a perpetual shower.
There is also a sulphur spring in
which visitors often take bath. Its
water is said to cure skin
infections and possess other
medicinal properties. |
Laxman
Siddh :
12 Kms. Away from Dehradun
towards Hardwar/Rishikesh is a
famous temple known as the Laxman
Siddh. Legend has it that a sage
underwent penance over here. Due to
easy accessibility the temple is
visited by a large number of people
especially on Sundays. |
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Malsi Deer
Park :
10 Kms. From Dehradun, enroute
Mussoorie is situated a beautifully
developed tourist spot lying at the
foot hills of the Shivalik range.
Malsi Deer Park is a mini-zoological
park comprising of a children’s park
enveloped by beautiful, natural
surroundings. Alongwith the
attractive environs the availability
of refreshments makes the place an
ideal sight-seeing cum picnic spot. |
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Sai Darbar
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Situated 8 Kms along the Clock
Tower on Rajpur Road, is the Sai
Darbar Temple. This place holds a
high cultural and spiritual value
and is visited by tourists from
across the country and foreigners as
well. |
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Robber’s
Cave (Guchhupani) :
An ideal place for a picnic,
Robber’s Cave is just 8 Kms away
from the City Bus Stand. Local bus
services are available upto Anarwala
Village, from where it is just a
Kilometre’s trek to the spot. |
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Lachhiwala
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3 Kms from Doiwala and 22 Kms
from Dehradun, on the Hardwar/Rishikesh
road is Lachhiwala. The serene and
blissful spot is famous for its
picnic spots. The place also
provides accommodation to tourists
in the Forest Rest House nestled in
the greenery. |
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Santala
Devi Temple :
About 15 Kms from
Dehradun to reach the famous temple
of Santaula Devi, one can utilize
the bus facilities till Jaitunwala,
then it is a 2 Kms drive to
Punjabiwala by a jeep or any light
vehicle and further it is a 2 kms
trek to the temple. The temple
stands as a symbol of the faith
people have in the temple and has a
great cultural and religious
significance. Santla Devi, alongwith
her brother, on realizing that they
would not be able to face the Mughal
Army , abandoned their weapons and
began to pray. A light flickered and
within moments they both were
transformed into stone images. It is
within the fort that the shrine was
built and Saturdays marks the
transformation of the Goddess into
stone. |
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Tapowan :
Approximately, 5 kms from the
City Bus Stand on the
Dehradun-Rajpur road, this place is
situated in beautiful surroundings.
Legend has it that Guru Dronacharya
had done penance in this area. |
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Asan
Barrage Water Sports Resort :
A water sports resort has been
developed at the Asan Barrage by
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in the
year 1994. Asan Barrage was created
in 1967 and it is popularly known as
Dhalipur Lake. Situated 43 kms from
Dehradun on Chandigarh-Shimla
highway, the resort offers
facilities like water skiing,
boating, rowing, kayaking, canoeing
etc. Wildlife lovers have an added
bonus during the winter season as
migratory birds can be seen in the
vicinity. |
Accessibility :
By Air :
The capital city of Dehradun
has its own domestic airport named Jolly Grant
Airport. Located at the outskirts of the city,
the airport lies only 25kms away. Daily flight
operates to and from Delhi, which is the nearest
international airport. Delhi is connected by air
to all the major Indian cities like: Mumbai,
Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata etc.
By Rail :
Dehradun itself is a key
railway station in northern part of India.
Almost all metro cities in India like: Delhi,
Mumbai, Kolkata have direct trains to Dehradun.
Several important trains also connect the city
with Varanasi, Lucknow , Mussoorie and so on.
By Road :
An extensive network
comprised of National Highways, Sate Highways,
and metalled motorable roads make Dehradun
easily accessible from any part of northern
India. A few prominent cities, which have road
connections to Dehradun, are: Agra (381kms),
Delhi (235kms), Jaipur (493kms), Lucknow
(582kms).
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