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Nearby Cities of Dehradun and their Distances |
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- Chandigarh (180 km)- 5hrs
- Delhi (235 km)- 5½hrs
- Meerut (170 km)- 3¾hrs
- Mussoorie (36 km)- 1½hrs
- Haridwar
(65
km)- 1½hrs
- Rishikesh
(42 km)- 2hrs
- Simla
(285 km)- 8hrs
- Nainital
(297 km)- 8¼hrs
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Prime Attractions of Dehradun |
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Tapkeshwar
Temple
The
temple of Lord Shiva as the God of strict rituals
of 'tap', it stands majestically on the outskirts
of the city with a long flight of stairs to
ascend. A picture-perfect beauty, There is a
gushing river flowing by its sides that complement
the main temple and other shrines studding the
area with its pleasant cool waters. The best time
to visit the place is in March, when a big fair is
held here on Shivaratri.
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Forest
Research Institute
Forest
Research Institute or the FRI, is one of the best
research institutes devoted to the same purpose
all around the world. A vast extensive museum in
its premises displays a wide range of diverse
botanical specimens. Open on all, weekdays from
Monday to Friday, it is a great experience to
witness the innumerable species of vegetation on
the Earth. The Botanical Garden set in the campus
is another attraction of the place.
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Rajaji
National Park
Rajaji
National Park, situated at the edge of the
sprawling Dehradun valley, was founded in 1966 and
spreads over an area of about 820 sq. km. Nestled
in a lush valley of the Shivalik Range, the park
is an ideal holiday resort with its many picnic
spots and excursion sites for the nature lover.
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Malsi
Deer Park
This
park is 8
km from the city, Malsi Deer Park is on the road
to Mussoorie. A good picnic spot, the park is as
the name suggests home to the gentle and shy deers
who can be seen nibbling at the grass from a
distance but any effort to go near them alerts
them instantly and they run off and disappear in
the thick bushes of the park. Cool breeze and
giggles and chuckles of the young children who are
thrilled to see this big-eyed creature is enough
to fill anybody with new enthusiasm and zest for
life.
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Robber's
Cave
This
cave is 8
km from Dehra Dun, just beyond the Anarwala
village, the famous Robber's Cave is a fabulous
picnic spot, which is sure to delight the
visitors. The best way to reach the place is to
take a bus to the village and then stroll to the
pace at a leisurely pace giving yourself time to
take in the picturesque surroundings. It is known
for a strange phenomenon as a stream of water
suddenly disappears from sight at a point and then
reappears again a few metres ahead as a squally
stream.
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Attracting
SightSeeings |
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Rishikesh
A
celebrated spiritual centre, Rishikesh enjoys a
calm environment, impressive water front and dense
forest hills. Virtually a town of saints, sages
and scholars, Rishikesh is a large religious
centre situated at the right bank of river Ganga.
There are a number of Ashrams where religious
discourses are held for the benefit of the
visitors. The place is also a renowned centre for
Yoga teachings. River rafting is another
attraction for Rishikesh. A number of
organizations have established their camps 15 kms.
Upstream. Good hotels are available in addition to
a tourist bungalow and many Dharamshalas.
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Mussoorie
Famous as queen of hills this charming hill
station is situated at an altitude of 3000 metres
above sea-level and is 36 Kms. from Dehradun,
connected by a good motorable road. There are a
number of good hotels besides a tourist bungalow,
PWD inspection house and couple of Dharamshalas.
The places to he visited nearby are Municipal
Garden (4 Kms.) Kempty Falls (14 Kms.) Gunhill
(through cable car) Depot Hills (5 Kms.) The Jheel
(6 Kms.) Mussoorie is also accessible from
Dehradun through trekking. For details of trekking
route between Dehradun and Mussoorie, Click Here
Dhanaulti (26 Kms.) Surkhanda Devi (35 Kms.)
Chamba (57 Kms.) New Tehri (70 Kms.) Nagtibba (48)
Kms.)
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Asan
Barrage
Popularly known as Dhalipur Lake, Asan Barrage,
created in 1967, was developed By Garhwal Mandal
Vikas Nigam (GMVN), as a water sports complex in
1994.
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Sahastra
Dhara
Located 14 km from Dehradun is the famous picnic
spot called as the Sahastra Dhara. Noted for their
astonishing beauty the medicinal sulphur
waterfalls are a great attraction.
Sulphur
springs have long been credited with unique
healing powers for certain diseases both in the
early eastern and the western medical sciences. 14
km from the centre of the city, Sahastradhara is
such a place where one can see people coming from
far off with their ailing loved ones in search of
a natural cure. It also makes an excellent picnic
spot with its lush green surroundings and foaming
waterfall.
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Skiing
at Mundali
Located in the Dehradun district of Uttar Pradesh,
Mundali is 129 kms from Dehradun via Chakrata Dak
Pathar Under the Yamuna Hydel Scheme, Dak Pathar
has emerged as a tourist spot which boasts of lush
green lawns and blooming gardens. It is 45 Kms.
situated on Dehradun - Chakrata road and is
connected by regular bus service. A tourist
bungalow and few hotels are available.
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Lakha
Mandal Temple
Lakhamandal is situated on a hill slope along the
bank of the yamuna in district Dehradun. It is a
site rich with ancient remains of temples,
sculptures and insriptions, some dating from as
early as fifth century A.D.
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Kalsi
It is about 5 kms. from Dak Pathar on way to
Chakrata, where there is an Ashoka edict inscribed
on the sizeable rock. It is preserved by National
Archaeological Department.
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Chakrata
Situated at a distance of 92 Kms. from Dehradu, at
an elevation of about 700 feet. Chakrata is known
for its serene environ and sylvan charm. The place
is devoid of all artificiality and one can move in
perfect calm & in pollution free atmosphere.
One can find accommodation in the forest rest
house. There are few ordinary hotel also.
The northern part of Chakrata sub-division,
Provides most fascinating area for trekkers and
nature lovers. Covered by dense virgin forest
dotted with attractive village of colourful
Jaunsari tribe, the area is dominated by 10,000
feet high peak of Kharamba.
On its northern slopes is situated Mundali
(9,000), where skiing is possible during the
period from November to April. Deoband (9,000)
Kanasar (8500), Kathiyan (7000) (all connected by
road), Molta (7000), Tiger Fall near Chakrata are
some other spots worth visiting. The famous temple
of Mahasu Deota at Hanol is annually visited by
thousands of pilgrims from Garhwal and Himachal
Pradesh.
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Jhanda
Fair
The Jhanda Fair marks the arrival of Guru Ram Rai,
the Sikh Guru, at Dehradun.
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Lakhawar
Mela
Lakhawar fair is a village fair, held during the
months of September- October.
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Laxman
Sidh
This scenic place about 12 Kms. from Dehradun
on Hardwar road is frequented by a large number of
people specially on Sundays. Legend has it that a
saint underwent penance at this place. The place
is connected by local bus service.
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Lakhamandal
About 80 Kms. from Mussoorie on Mussoorie -
Yamnotri road Lakhamandal is believed to be the
place where Duryodhana of Mahabharat episode
conspired to burn alive the Pandavas in the
Lakshyagriha a house specially constructed with
shellac. There is a temple believed to be
constructed in the eighth century with a number of
carved figures on stone which are of
archaeological significance. Taxis are available
at Mussoorie for visiting the place. There is
however, no place to stay at present. |