Located some 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi, Dehradun in the Doon Valley is the capital city of Uttarakhand and a very charming tourist place. Located on the foothills of the Himalayas, this is a destination known for its picturesque landscape and enjoyable climate. Scenic natural beauty is visible all across here, and being gateway to many popular places, Dehradun has been among the most visited tourist spots in India.
Natural beauty apart, a range of attractions invites tourists from all parts of the globe here to relish adventure sports, temples, parks et al. Many fairs and festivals add to the charm of Dehradun. The Office of Survey of India is a place of prime importance and a tourist place as well. If the Forest Research Institute invites for its 6 museums of flora and fauna, then the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology grabs attention for its museum that shows Himalaya's geological diversity.
If the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Tapkeshwar Fair add religious fervour, then the nearby Mussoorie mesmerizes for its startling exotic scenery of mountains, waterfalls and all-round greenery. Other popular tourist attractions in Dehradun include Shakya Center, Malsi Deer Park, Tapovan, Lakshman Siddh, Rajaji National Park and Robbers Cave.
By Air
Regular flights can be had from Delhi that takes one to Jolly Grant airport, 24 kms from Dehradun.
By Rail
Dehradun is linked to rail network and trains from many major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai etc.
By Bus
Dehradun is well connected to other states and regions through a network of road where all sorts of buses, cars etc ply.
Regular flights can be had from Delhi that takes one to Jolly Grant airport, 24 kms from Dehradun.
By Rail
Dehradun is linked to rail network and trains from many major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai etc.
By Bus
Dehradun is well connected to other states and regions through a network of road where all sorts of buses, cars etc ply.
Lacchiwalla
Lacchiwalla is a popular picnic spot, which is located 22 Km from Dehradun City. This place is also famous for its greenery, scenic beauty and decent climate. Lacchiwalla is a largest forest area and rich with manmade ponds. It’s also famous among bird lover and has many different species of colorful birds in and around the forest. Being here feels like being close to the nature and enjoy its essences.
There is another attraction, Forest R...Robbers Cave
Robber's Cave is a famous adventure and fun spot located in Dehradun and it ranks among the most visited places in Uttarakhand. It’s a cave in the hill and water flows from the middle of it. Tourists can also see beautiful waterfall after walking through the flow of the river. This is a perfect location for adventure and fun lovers. This place is known as a Gucchipani by the local peoples.
There are many amazing cold springs in the cave, w...Tapkeshwar Temple
Tapkeshwar Temple is perhaps one of the most famous temples in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Also known as Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, it’s one of the oldest shivling and is located at 6.5 Km from the Dehradun city. The water drops continuously fall on the shivling that’s why it was named as ‘Tapkeshwar’. This temple is situated between two beautiful hills making this place a beautiful attraction for tourists.
Tapkeshwar Temple i...Mindrolling Monastery
Located in Clement Town near Dehradun, the Mindrolling Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Nyingma school of Buddhism. It’s a famous monastery of the region and was established in 1965. At present, it is home to Ngagyur Nyingma College, which is considered one of India’s largest Buddhist institutes. Its architecture matches the Japanese style and it is a major center of attraction for Buddhist followers and internatio...
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