DEHRADUN District : Dehradun District Location : 235 kms from Delhi Altitude : 695 meters Above Sea Level Major Attraction : Forest Research Institute

Scenic Colours of Dehradun

Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath

Mussoorie Kedarnath Almora

Nainital Ranikhet Mukteshwar

Dehradun in Uttaranchal – Camp to Capital

Dehradun, or better as as the Doon valley is the capital of Uttaranchal. An enchanting retreat to escape the retreat of summer Dehradun is an ideal hill station in North India. Dotted with colonial bungalows draped with flowering bougainvillea, lychee trees lining the quiet back roads and the ancient forest enclaves amongst the Shivalik hills, Dehradun is breath taking. Having some wondrous sunset points, take tours of Dehradun and enjoy picnicking in the various places that will help you relax your tired minds and bodies.

Attractions of Dehradun – The Archaic Hub

The picturesque Doon valley is all about picnicking, museum hopping and taking unlimited excursions to enjoy any kind of attractions. To begin with, get the local map of Dehradun from office of Survey of India, founded in 1767 and is an important landmark of Dehradun. To enjoy a vast and rare collection of flora and fauna, visit the famous Forest Research Institute on the Kaulagarh Road, which has six museums. The geological diversity of Uttaranchal is displayed at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology.

Inside View of Famous Tibetan Temple

Religious Spots in Dehradun

Pilgrimage

Was convinced of seeing only colonial heritage in Dehradun, but there are holy religious places as well. Tourists need to pay homage to the famous Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple. The main attraction is that this is a cave temple and is on the bank of a river. The spiritual site of Tapovan, is believed to have been the spot where Guru Dronacharya, the teacher of warfare to the Kauravas and Pandavas, underwent his penance. Another temple not to be missed is the Lakshman Siddh, that too has various legends associated with it.

Adventure Tours of Dehradun

Adventure Skiing

Rafting Mountain Sports

Trekking

Hire a cycle to explore the town, perhaps this is the best way to enjoy the lavish forest filled Forest Research Institute that is sprawled over an are of 2000 acres. Among the winter sports, Auli the best destination for skiing in India is located close to Dehradun. Other adventure options in the city includes snow boarding, trekking and nature walks.

Shopping in Dehradun – Take Home the Momentous of Doon Valley

The delight of shopping in Dehradun is doubled and tripled due to the wonderful and unique offerings that it has to offer. Dehradun tourism promotes shopping as an important activity wherein tourists are advised to stroll through the wonderful markets and bazaars of Dehradun. Some of the important markets in Dehradun are Paltan Bazaar, English Book Depot, Astley Hall, Mall Road, Sahakari Bazaar, Rajpur Road, and Connaught Place. The main shopping items in Dehradun are tibetan carpets, wooden crafts work, brass statues, local Garhwali paintings and jeweleries. Do not miss buying the famous Dehradun basmati rice.

Evening View of the Famous Forest Reserve Institute, Dehradun

Other Attractions of the Most Important City in Uttaranchal

While in Dehradun the Malsi deer park is something one cannot miss. Just 8 kms away from the main city, this park is a great picnic spot wherein tourists can enjoy some pleasurable time with the deers nibbling in the background. The sulphur spring, Sahastradhara is also just half an hour drive away. This spot might be over flowing with the tourists but do not worry, take a walk upstream and enjoy some ideal time in the Robber's Cave, popularly known as Gucchu Pani.

How to Reach the Heartwarming Dehradun

Dehradun is in possession of the only airport in Uttaranchal called Jolly Grant. This airport is 25 kms from the city, and is well connected with Delhi, the capital of India. Indian Airlines runs daily flights from Delhi to Dehradun.
There are excellent rail networks that links Dehradun with other important places of India. The Shatabdi Express, Mussorie Express and the Dehradun-Mumbai Express cater to the rail transport between Dehradun and Delhi, Mussorie, Mumbai, Varanasi, Calcutta and Lucknow.
To travel to Dehradun via road, tourists are advised to take NH 58 to Roorkee via Meerut. Then on, NH 72 A will take you to Dehradun via Chhutmalpur and Mohand.

Top 5 Reasons To Visit Dehradun

The City that Represents Old and New Many people are of the opinion that Dehradun has lost its charm of the old 'Raj' days, but travel to Dehradun to prove them wrong. Today, Dehradun has gained uncharacteristic new found officialdom, but the old town has manged to retain its laid back aura. Museum Hopping for Flora and Fauna Having a unique collections of flora and fauna is the museum in Forest Research institute, spread on an area of 2000 acres. There is also a botanical garden set in the campus is another attraction of the place. Visit the institute of Himalayan Geology has a museum displaying rock samples, semi-precious stones and fossils. Unique Cycling Tours in Dehradun To explore the natural surrounding of Dehradun, the best way is cycling. Hire a cycle and go to the Forest Research institute to enjoy the beauty of forest filled environment. You can also enjoy excursion to the places around Dehradun, and that too on a cycle. Enjoy in the Robber's Cave Picnicking is an important and pleasurable activity in Uttaranchal. All those who want to enjoy some peace retreat should go to Robber's Cave. The famous sulphur spring, Sahastradhara, is also just half and hour drive away from Dehradun. Other places to enjoy are Lacchiwalla, where the families can enjoy picnicking. An Excursion to Reach the Snow in Auli You might have heard about the famous ski destination of Auli in India.. The good news is that Auli is just a stone's throw from Dehradun. Here you can enjoy cable car, Ski lift, chair lift, snow-beaters and other snow attractions. Your Name Your Email Your Phone no. Your Country Arrival date MM Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  YYYY 2008 2009 2010 Duration of Visit Days 1-7 Days 7-14 Days 14-21 Days 21-28 Days 28+ Days No. of people Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+  Children 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Please describe your travel requirements: » Valley of Flowers A Dream like journey to see the wild natural beauty of Himlayan landscapes that highlight the treasure of elusive flowers, that will cast their spell on you! Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour » Great Tiger Tours An adventure trail of the jungles of North India to the wildest of the forests that are recognized as the National Parks and Sanctuaries of India. Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour » River Rafting in Ganges An adventrous thrill in the most challenging raipds of Ganges amidst the serenity and gushing sound of the blue waters that will shoot up your adrenile rush. Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour Get More Tours... Srinagar - The City of Lakes The summer capital of India, Srinagar with its innumerable lakes is definitely the paradise on Earth. Taj Mahal - White Wonder Sheer poetry in stone in an amalgamation with a desire to have one more glance makes Taj a real Monument of Love Himachal Passes Some of the highest motorable passes in the World, makes Himachal Pradesh a delightful adventure destination. Varanasi - Out of The World The only city in the world that is inhabited for 4000 years, Varanasi, is known for its magnificent Ghats on river Ganges. Madhya Pradesh - Centre of Attraction Home of Hindustani classical music, Tiger State, and lying at the heart of erotic India is the temples of Khajuraho.

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