Dehradun
About Dehradun
Dehradun is the capital city and the largest city of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is located at an altitude of 1400 feet above sea level and has a pleasant climate all year round. Located just 30kms from Mussoorie, Dehradun is known as the gateway to Mussoorie and Rishikesh and Haridwar. Dehradun is also known as the Educational Hub of Uttarakhand with some of the country\'s prestigious universities and boarding schools. As you would expect from a city located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun abounds in caves, waterfalls and natural springs. One such popular spot is Robber's Cave, which is
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Robber's Cave
Robber's Cave, locally known as Gucchu Pani, is a river cave formed in the Himalayas. This river cave is believed to be an abode of Lord Shiva. Its speciality is that river water flows out from the middle of the cave.
Sahastradhara
Sahastradhara meaning 'thousand fold spring' is popular for its ecstatic beauty and therapeutic value since its water contains Sulphur. Its picturesque beauty attracts a lot of travellers.
Tapkeshwar Temple
Tapkeshwar is a famous cave temple on the banks of a rivulet. The water further flows in to the cave to drip on to the Shiv Linga inside. Sulphur springs present around the temple makes for a therapeutic bath. This cave was once the abode of the famous guru Dronacharya and hence is also known as Drona cave.
Mindrolling Monastery
The Mindrolling Monastery, also known as the Buddha Temple Complex, is the largest Buddhist Vihara of India, training monks for over 300 years. Being an architectural masterpiece with several sections, the monastery is a visual wonder. It also houses the tallest Stupa in Asia.
Forest Research Institute
Established in the year 1906, the Forest Research Institute is a premier institution in the field of forestry research in India. Nestled in the serene backdrop of the Doon Valley, Forest Research Institute is also a significant tourist attraction of Dehradun. The Institute has been used to film various Bollywood films.
Paltan Bazar
Paltan Bazaar is located in the heart of Dehradun, spanning a 1.5km stretch between the Clock Tower and the railway station. From local spices, confectionery items & street food to goods like apparel, appliances and artefacts, this busy market has it all. Considered as Dehradun's main bazaar, it is the best place for shopping in Dehradun.
Malsi Deer Park
Located at the base of the Shivalik range, Dehradun Zoo, formerly known as Malsi Deer Park, is a zoological garden. It is home to two horned Deer, tigers, Neelgai, Peacock and many other animals. This well maintained zoological garden is an ideal place for a picnic.
Regional Science Centre Dehradun
The Regional Science Centre at Vigyan Dham, Jhajra in Dehradun, is a newly established science park. It features a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits and installations to educate people, especially children. It houses exhibits on nuclear power generation, robotics, cloud computing, carbon nano-tube & graphene and more.
Pacific Mall
The biggest and most popular shopping mall in Dehradun, Pacific Mall is known for shopping and for entertainment. It features hundreds of brands, several food joints and entertainment options which means it is a great place for individual and group shoppers.
Clock tower
Clock tower, also known as "ghanta ghar" is a very famous tourist attraction. It was a renowned landmark of the city and was built by the British before India got its independence. The clock does not tick at present, but it is said that years ago when it was built, the peak of it was such that a person on the other end of the city could hear it as
Sahastradhara Ropeway
Sahastradhara, which literally translates to “Thousand fold spring,†is an extremely popular tourist destination in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The region is famous for its unmatched natural beauty which can be admired via the the Sahastradhara Ropeway. Featuring a ride which is over an hour long, the ropeway takes you to the top of the mountain to the
Daat Kali Mandir Dehradun
The Daat Kali Temple in Dehradun is dedicated to the Goddess Kali. Devotees come here to seek blessings before starting a new chapter of their lives and also for the darshan of a flame that has been continuously burning since 1921.
Fun Valley
Located within Uttarakhand's Golden Triangle - Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh, Fun Valley is an amusement park cum resort. The largest amusement and water park in North India, it is equidistant from the 3 towns. It has a water park, go-karting and shopping complexes.
Paonta Sahib
Paonta Sahib is a vibrant, industrial town located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, a few kms from Dehradun. Apart from hosting significant industries, it is also a prominent place of worship for the Sikh community. The noted Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, built in the memory of Shri Guru Gobind Singh, is situated on the banks of the River Yam
Shikhar Falls
Shikhar Falls is a waterfall picnic spot located around 13km from Dehradun in Kairwaan village of Raipur. Reaching the waterfall requires a 1 km hike on the rugged terrains.