Dehradun

The pious land of Gods is believed to begin from this pristine capital of the state covered with snow capped mountains called the Uttarakhand. Known worldwide for the mystic Doon valley and for the Indian Military Academy Dehradun has successfully held on its devotional charms while evolving as a modern city. The trails attracting tourists are dotted all across Dehradun. We bring below a list of the prime ones amongst them:-

Shahastradhara:- This is one of the most popular sites in Dehradun. It comprises of hundreds of falls coming out from a mountain range. It is also the site for a hot spring believed to have medicinal properties. A ropeway is there which takes you to the hilltop capturing breathtaking views of the Doon valley.

FRI:- The architecture of the Forest Research Institute pulls crowd equivalent to the number which comes attracted towards the specimen of scores of  plants kept inside. Wood samples, insects, furniture, wildlife, few stuffed animals, library and bookshop are the other prime attractions here.

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology:- This institute has proudly been exhibiting the rocks, semi precious stones and fossils found in the Himalayan region in its museum.

Malsi Deer Par:- This park has got some rare varieties of the deer species.
 
Robber’s cave:- It is popular picnic destination where a spring can be seen coming out of a cave. The picturesque location of this site converts it into a popular tourist destination of Dehradun.

Tapkeshwar is the famous cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva while Tapovan refers to the woods where Guru Dronacharya the teacher of Pandavas and Kauravas in Mahabharata is believed to have meditated during his penance.

Dehradun is an adobe for the research institutes. It has premier institutes like institutes like the Indian Military Academy, Anthropological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India, Survey of India, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Zoological Survey of India, Wildlife Institute of India and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing.

Being surrounded by Himalayan ranges, Dehradun is very close to nature. It has been emerging as one of the commercial hubs since it has become the capital of the newly formed state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the best preferred destinations for conferences as inspite of being a hill resort you can still get accommodations matching international standards at very nominal rates here.

 

• Sightseeing of Dehradun
• Excursion of areas near Dehradun
• Picnics at spots like Shahastradhara and Robber's Cave
• Movies and Theatre
• Shopping of carpets and woolens
• Spa, Ayurvedic and health treatments at Hotel.

 

Dehradun experiences three prime weather changes. The summers arrive here in March and stays till June. July brings the monsoon showers which continue till September. The period from October to February witnesses winter in Dehradun. This period is considered to be the most pleasant weather and is best suited to visit Dehradun.

 

Mussourie:- The picturesque hill station at a mere distance of 30 kms from Dehradun is a must visit place for tourists coming to Dehradun. Kempty Falls, Dhanaulti, cloud end, Mall Road are the main attractions of Mussourie.

Dakpathar:- 45 kms from Dehradun, nature reveals its most beautiful looks here. This place close to nature and away from the humdrum of the crowds is good for seeking tranquility and peace.

Adventure Sports:- The ski resorts offers some of the best skiing options like cable car, Ski lift, chair lift and snow-beaters. The valley of flowers, Har-ki-Doon, Dodital, and Pindari glacier offers some excellent trekking locations.

Kalsi near Dehradun is of historical significance as it is the site for the famous Ashokan Pillar dated 450 centuries B.C, while 51ks from Dehradun lies the Paonta Sahib, the famous Sikh religious shrine.

 

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