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Dehradun
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| Area
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300
Sq. kms. |
| Altitude
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640
mts. (2100 ft.) |
| Season
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Ideal
round the year |
| Accommodation
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Private
Hotels, Govt. Rest houses and Dharamshalas are Available. |
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Nestled
in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, Dehradun is one
of the oldest cities of India and currently capital of
new born state Uttranchal. Also known as the "Abode
of Drona", Dehradun has always been an important
center of the Garhwal rules which was captured by the
British. The headquarters of many National Institutes
like ONGC, Survey of India, I.I.P. etc. are located in
the city. Dehradun has a string of premier educational
institutes like the Forest Research Institute, |
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Rashtriya
Indian Military College and the Indian Military Academy.
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is favorite tourist destination as it attracts tourists,
pilgrims and enthusiasts from various walks of life to
its serene environs. Add to this the abundance of
special Basmati rice, tea and leechi Gardens which
contribute in turning the city into a paradise. |
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Accessibility
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| Air : |
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24
Kms. from Dehradun. |
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Dehradun is a terminus of the Northern Railway. |
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Dehradun is well connected to all parts of the country.
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Excursion
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| Tapkeshwar
Temple |
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temple is situated on the bank of rivulet, in
the Garhi Cantt. area. 5.5 kms. from the cit
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 sherine. People in a large numbers participate
in the fair organised on the occasion of Shivratri
and pay their obeisance to the deity. |
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Malsi Deer
Park
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10 kms. from Dehradun, enroute Mussoorie is situated
a beautiful developed tourist spot lying at the
foot hills of the Shivalik range. Malsi Deer Park
is a mini-zoological park comprising of childern's
park enveloped by beautiful, natural surroundings.
Along with attractive environs the availability
of refreshments makes the place an ideal sight
-seeing cum picnic spot.
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Kalanga Monument
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Located
on the right side of the Dehradun - Sahastradhara
route, the Kalanga monuments recalls the story
of the bravery of an 180 year old battle between
the British and the Gorkhas. Perched on a hill,
1000 feet over the banks of river Rispana, the
monument represents the history of the rulers
of Garhwal.
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| Sahastradhara
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| Sahastradhara
is a cold sulphur water spring, with high medicinal
value. The Baldi river and the caves provide
a breathtaking view. Situated at 14 kms. from
the city bus stand, and connected by a regular
bus service and private taxies, this is an ideal
place for family picnics. |
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Tibetan
Temple
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Situated
at Rajpur Road near the Sai Darbar is a huge and colourful
temple of Lord Buddha.
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Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)
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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 kilometer
trek to the spot.
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Tapovan
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Approximately,
5 kms. from the city bus stand on the Dehradun -
Rajpur road, this place is situated in beautiful
surroundings. Legends has it that Guru Dronacharya
had dine penence in this area.
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| Lachhiwala |
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kms. from Doiwala and 22 kms. from Dehradun, on
the Haridwar - Rishikesh road Lachhiwala. The
serene and blissful spot is famous for its picnic
spots. The place also provides accomodation to
the tourist in the Forest Rest House nestled in
the greenery.
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Wadia
Institute
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5 kms. uphill from the Clock Tower, on General Mahadev Singh
Road is situated the Wadia Institute which houses a unique
museum of the Uttranchal Glaciers.
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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 and spiritural value and is visited
by tourists from across the country and foreigners
as well.
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| Chandrabadni |
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7 kms. from Dehradun, on the Dehradun - Delhi
road is the famous temple of Chandrabadni (Gautam
Kund). According to the mythological beliefs,
this spot was inhabited by Maharishi Gautam,
his wife and daughter Anjali who are widely
worshipped by the people. It is believed that
the daughter of heaven - Ganga had manifested
herself on this spot which is now popularly
known as the Gautam Kund. Every year devotees,
in large numbers, take a dip in the holy Kund.
2 kms. away from the main road, located in the
midst od Shivalik hills, the place is a beautiful
tourist spot. |
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Indian
Military Academy
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Situated
8 kms. on Dehradun - Chakrata road 3 kms. beyond
F.R.I. (Dehradun) is a premier training institute
for Army Officers. The academy has the following
places of tourist interest.
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1.
Museum.
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2. Library |
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War Memorial |
4. Arms & Ammunition |
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Shooting demonstration room |
6.
FRIMA Golf Cource(18 holes) |
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Santaula
Temple
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About 15 kms. from Dehradun to reach the famous temple of Santaula
Devi, one can utilize the bus facilies till Jaitanwala,
then it is a 2 kms. drive the Punjabiwala by a jeep or
any light vehicle and further it is 2 kms. trek from Punjabiwala
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.
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