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| Famous Place in Dehradun |
Dehradun is the capital city of the dream valley of Uttaranchal state of India. Dehradun is the purest among all the states in India and is situated amidst of the mighty Himalayas, the holy Ganges and Yamuna and the pure Shivaliks. Dehradun is one of the major pilgrim destinations of India and attracts not only
holy Indian tourists but a lot of international crowd too. Dehradun is basically the hill resort which is the entry to the hilly regions of Garhwal. Dehradun is also famous for its prefect climate and spectacular natural beauty which makes it a major tourist hub of India.
Distances from other important cities of the country:
Delhi- 225km
Haridwar- 54km
Rishikesh-42 km
Agra-382 km
Shimla- 221 km
Yamunotri-279 km
Kedarnath-270 km
Nainital- 297 km
Best times to go: In summers Dehradun experiences temperature variations in range of 24 to 42 C and during winters it varies from 2 to 24 C, therefore its climate usually stays pleasant in most part of the year and tourists visit Dehradun in both summers and winters. In summers they tend to enjoy the pleasant cool of the hilly regions and in winters they love to enjoy the snow fall.
How to Reach Dehradun: Dehradun is easily accessible from any major city of India. The nearest airport to Dehradun is The Jolly Grant Airport, which is 25 km away from the main Dehradun valley. Flights from Delhi to The Jolly Grant are available if Delhi is your source destination. There are various train services also available, namely, Shatabdi express, Mussorie Express and the Dehradun Mumbai Express providing rail services to cities like Dehradun, Delhi, Mussorie, Mumbai, Varanasi, Kolkata and Lucknow. Dehradun is well connected to a large number of cities and states like Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Delhi, Agra, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai and Delhi by regular bus service.
Hotel in Dehradun: Some major hotels in Dehradun Valley are Vishranti Resort, Hotel Doon Castle, Shaheen Bagh, Hotel Meedos Grand, Hotel Raj Deluxe, Hotel Great Value, Hotel Inder Lok, Hotel Madhuban, Bharat Resorts Dehradun, Hotel Surbhi Palace and many more.
Important places to visit in Dehradun:
- The office of Survey of India- built in 1767 and consists of all kinds of old maps. They were the one who determined the height of Mount Everest.
- Forest Research Institute: situated on Kaulagarh road of Dehradun. It is an institute that train forest officers and has total of six museums that display the best species of flora and fauna of India.
- Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology: is a museum which displays the geological diversity of species in India.
- Tapkeshwar Mahadeva Mandir: it is a cave temple of Indian god lord shiva or lord Mahadeva situated on banks of a seasonal river.
- Tapovan: It is situated on Dehradun Rajpur road and is supposed to be the historical place where Dronacharya imparted his knowledge to the Kauravas and the Pandavas.
- The Lakshman Sidh temple: the cave where Lakshman of Ramayana went for penance after killing Ravana.
- Other important sites include Shakya Center, Robber’s cave, Shahastradhara, Malsi Deer Park and Rajaji National Park, Anthropological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India, Indian Institute of Petroleum.
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| Famous Place in Dehradun |
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Area: 37.17sq.Kms
Significance: Capital of Uttarakhand
Altitude: 695m above sea level.
Climate: Summer 27°C to 30°C , Winter 12°C to 14°C.
Best Time to Visit: April - June, September - November
Capital of Uttarakhand Dehradun is a beautiful, cool and calm city nestled in the Shivalik ranges in the foothill of the mighty Himalaya. The city is believed to be founded by Guru Dronacharya and thus is popular as 'Adobe of Drona'.
The serenity of this small town attracts tourists, pilgrims and enthusiasts from all walks of life. The lush green Doon valley contributes to its exotic beauty and is a great spot for trekkers. The city is loveable to everyone be it aged person, a trekker or children. Because of its cool temperate climate tourists like to visit Dehradun all through the year.
The picturesque town has number of places of tourist interest.
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| Famous Place in Dehradun |
Mussoorie, the queen of hill stations, is famous for its scenic beauty, gay social life and entertainment. The excellent climate makes it an attractive holiday resort. Thronged by holidayers, it vibrates with gaiety and merry making during the summer season. There are no steep inclines and the more adventurous can undertake enjoyable excursions to various beauty spots in the vicinity. Mussoorie affords glorious views of the mights Himalayan peaks. Kempty falls which are about 11 kms. from the town attract hundreds of people every day. The Bhatta falls are also famous for scenic beauty. Though the tourist here is smaller than that of Kempty yet it is a picnic spot near to the town. Yet another place of interest in the town is Depot Hill, popularly known as 'Lal Tibba'. It is the highest point in Mussoorie and beautiful Himalayan panorama is visible on all clear days from this spot. The Badrinath, Kedarnath, Bandar-poonch, Sri Kantha and Nanda Devi peaks can be seen from here. Camel's back hill can be reached by electric trolly. The top commands a very beautiful view both of the hills as well as the valley. On clear days, one can see even the Ganga and the Yamuna from here. Mussoorie is well connected by roads with Dehra Dun, Delhi, Roorkee and Saharanpur. There are some good hotels, recreation clubs and restaurants to cater to the needs of the tourist.
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