Dehradun is a special place in the Uttarakhand surrounded by natural landscapes. Situated inside the Doon Valley, which is at the foot of the Himalayas, we find the Ganga and Yamuna flowing through its east and west respectively. It is a major hub as it provides a passageway through which one can enter the region. Not only is it well connected to famous places like Mussoorie, Haridwar and Rishikesh, it is also located just 236 kilometres from New Delhi and 168 kilometres from Chandigarh making it a perfect weekend getaway destination.
The city itself is a perfect tourist spot as various temples, parks and canals are situated all around the city. Some of the famous locations are the Robbers cave, Saharashtradhara, Malsi Deer Park, Dak Pathar, etc. Dehradun is an important educational hub of the region and many prestigious institutions like the Doon School, Forest Research Institute, and the Indian Military Academy can be found here. Important government organizations such as the ONGC and Survey of India also have their offices located here. The city has a number of malls to satiate one’s shopping addiction. The calm atmosphere and harmony among the locals here make it a perfect spot to relax and relieve oneself. As the weather in the city is beautiful throughout the year, even walking or cycling across its streets makes it a memorable experience.
Lakha Mandal Temple is a historic place, this is the hiding place (during the 13 year of exile) of the Pandavas heroes of the great Mahabharata epic. Place known from Mahabharata times, As per the mythological, the Pandavas came out at the village across the river after escaping ....
read more...Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is situated in the cave and dedicated to Lord Shiva, where drops of water keep dripping into the Lord Shiva Linga, but the source unknown, Located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
read more...Lakshman Jhula is an amazing suspension bridge over the holy river of Ganga and believed, bridge was made by the Lord Lakshman by his arrow to cross the mighty river Ganges.
read more...Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge over the holy river Ganga, and Built in the year 1986 (relatively new bridge compare to the Lakshman Jhula) and situated in Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
read more...The Robbers' cave popularly known as Gucchu Paani is a greatest tourist spot in Dehradun and a beautiful waterfall at the end of the cave is amazing. The Robbers' cave is a famous picnic spot among the locals of Dehradun.
read more...Sahastradhara Literally meaning “Thousand fold spring”, is a beautiful waterfall located about 15 kilometers from Dehradun city. Sahastradhara is famous for its sulphur water springs which contain medicinal properties and can cure skin ailments.
read more...Mindrolling Monastery is located in Clement Town of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is a clean well maintained Tibetan religious place also known as the “Tibetan Buddhist Temple”.
read more...Triveni Ghat is a place, gives a panoramic view of the holy river Ganges (Ganga) and the beautiful ghats. The Ganga Aarti is a beautiful ceremony at the Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh.
read more...There are many temples in Uttarakhand and to an extent the whole region is also said to be the Dev Bhoomi or the land of the gods
read more...The natural conservation drive is not only a way to keep the wildlife and plant safe but also a great way to increase and restore the beauty of the nature. It is one of the factors why a conserved plot becomes a favourite tourism destination for travellers from all over.
read more...The Vashistha cave is an ancient cave as the name suggested, Sage Vashistha (one of Saptarishis) meditated in this cave and located in Rishikesh, Dehradun district of Uttarakhand.
read more...Mussoorie is one of the most favoured destinations for travelers and popularly known as the Queen of Hills. The Nahata Estate is the highest point of hill and Gun Hill is the second highest point in Mussoorie.
read more...Buddhism is one of the major religious faiths of the people. It was born in India and it has propagated to every corner of the world from this soil only. The Garhwali Range of the Himalayas is known as the Dev Bhoomi because it has many temples of Hinduism but one of the most int....
read more...Shri Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva which is situated on the road of Dehradun-Mussoorie in Uttarakhand. It is famous with Shiv temple on the road of Mussoorie. This temple has Lord Shiva’s Shiva Linga. There are many temples of Lord Shiva in Dehradu....
read more...Uttarakhand is known to be ‘Devbhoomi’ due to several sacred shrines and prominent Hindu temples that are located in the state. Laxman Sidh Mandir is one of them.
read more...The ancient temple of Mahasu Devta is located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. People of the nearby villages worshipped Mahasu Devta as their presiding deity. The place is known for the Mahasu Devta fair held every year in the month of August.
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