Visitor
Place
Dehradun, the city, headquarters of the district is visited
by a large number of tourist every year, many of them
en-route to Mussoorie. The climate of the city is temperate.
Even during summer, it is not so warm at Dehra Dun as
in the district south of it. The Forest Research
Institute which is world famous for its research
work in forestry and is the only institution of its kind
in Asia is situated here. Besides, headquarters of the
important establishment like the Oil and Natural Commission;
Survey of India etc., the Military Academy are also located
here. The Gurudwara built by Guru Ram Raj during the reign
of Aurangzeb in the Dhamanwala locality o the town is
a religious place of eminence. The other places of importance
is the Robber's cave, situated at a distance of about
8 kms from Dehra Dun. The cave is a natural picnic spot
surrounded by hills where water suddenly disappears from
sight and goes underground only to reappear after a few
yards in the form of a stream. The city has many beautiful
rest houses and good hotels to provide accommodation to
the tourist. For many years, it has been one of the best
known educational centres in northern India. Dehra Dun
is well linked by rail and road with Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta,
Lucknow and Varanasi.
Asan Barrage Water Sports Resort
A water sports resort has been developed at the Asan Barrage
by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in the year 1994. Asan Barrage
was created in 1967 and it is popularly known as Dhalipur
Lake. Situated 43 kms from Dehradun on Chandigarh-Shimla
highway, the resort offers facilities like water skiing,
boating, rowing, kayaking, canoeing etc. Wildlife lovers
have an added bonus during the winter season as migratory
birds can be seen in the vicinity
Bhagirathi Resort
An 18 Kms drive along the Chakrata road, Bhagirathi Resort
at Selaqui, Dehradun lends a breath-taking spectacle of
the Himalayan ranges. The resort lures the tourists with
its tranquil swimming pool, water slides and fountains.
Against the backdrop of the mountain ranges, the resort
is an ideal tourist spot.
Dakpathar
45 Kms from Dehradun, Dakpathar is a beautiful tourist
spot in the western Doon Valley, amidst the Shivalik range.
Dakpathar has emerged a wonderful tourist spot under the
Yamuna Hydel Scheme. The place is connected by a regular
bus service from the Parade Ground and Highway Bus Stand
near the Railway Station, Dehradun. Accommodation is available
in a Tourist Rest House with swimming pool facilities.
Indian Military Academy
The Indian Military Academy became functional from 1st
October 1932 with a course strength of 40 Gentlemen
Cadets. Brigadier L. P. Collins, DSO, OBE was the first
Commandant. The first course had on its rolls Sam Manekshaw,
Smith Dun and Mohd Musa. All of them later became the
Chiefs of the armies of their respective countries namely
India, Burma and Pakistan. The course was christened as
'PIONEERS'. The government acquired the estate of the
erstwhile Railway College at Dehradun, which had the appropriate
buildings and a fairly extensive campus to meet the requirements
of the Academy at its birth. The IMA building in Dehradun
is known as Chetwode Building after the
name of Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode, who was then
the Commander-in-Chief of India. IMA is located at 8 kms
on Dehradun-Chakrata road and 3 kms beyond F.R.I.
Lachhiwala
3 Kms from Doiwala and 22 Kms from Dehradun, on the Hardwar/Rishikesh
road is Lachhiwala. The serene and blissful spot is famous
for its picnic spots. The place also provides accommodation
to tourists in the Forest Rest House nestled in the greenery.
Laxman Siddh
12 Kms. Away from Dehradun towards Hardwar/Rishikesh is
a famous temple known as the Laxman Siddh. Legend has
it that a sage underwent penance over here. Due to easy
accessibility the temple is visited by a large number
of people especially on Sundays.
Malsi Deer Park
10 Kms. From Dehradun, enroute Mussoorie is situated a
beautifully developed tourist spot lying at the foot hills
of the Shivalik range. Malsi Deer Park is a mini-zoological
park comprising of a children’s park enveloped by
beautiful, natural surroundings. Alongwith the attractive
environs the availability of refreshments makes the place
an ideal sight-seeing cum picnic spot.
Chandrabani Situated 7 Kms from Dehradun on the Dehradun-Delhi
road is the famous temple of Chandrabani(Gautam Kund).
According to the mythological beliefs, this spot was inhabited
by Maharishi Gautam, his wife and daughter Anjani who
are widely worshipped by the people.
It is believed that the daughter of heaven-Ganga had manifested
herself on this spot which is now popularly known as the
Gautam Kund. Every year devotes, in large numbers, take
a dip in the holy Kund. 2 Kms away from the main road,
located in the mdst of Shivalik hills, the place is a
beautiful tourist spot.
Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park was founded in 1966 and spreads over
an area of 820 sq.kms, the park with it’s magnificent
ecosystem, is nestled in the lush valley of Shivalik ranges.
It represents the flora of several zones of the forest,
reverine, broad leaf mixed forest, chirpine forest, scrub
land and grassy pasture lands. There are 23 species of
mammals and 315 of avi-fauna here. The Rajaji National
Park is named after Late Shri C.Rajgoplalachari, popularly
known as Rajaji. Best Tourist season is between November
to mid June.
Rishikesh and Haridwar, on the
banks of the Ganga, are religious sites for Hindus. The
Beatles came here in search of succour in the 1970s, Hindus
come here in search of salvation and to immerse the ashes
of their dead, tourists from the West flock here even
today on a spiritual journey, to practice yoga and meditate
at the many ashrams in these holy towns. Both places are
no more than an hour and a half's drive from Dehradun.
Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani)
An ideal place for a picnic, Robber’s Cave is just
8 Kms away from the City Bus Stand. Local bus services
are available upto Anarwala Village, from where it is
just a Kilometre’s trek to the spot.
Sahastradhara
Sahasratra Dhara, laterally meaning, the 'thousand fold
spring' is situated at a distance of 11 kms. from Dehra
Dun. The place makes an ideal picnic spot and is of immense
attraction to visitors. The Baldi river and the caves
provide a breathtaking view.
The water here has a fall of about 9 metres and leaves
an incrustation of lime of all its touches. Particles
thus accumulating over the centuries have formed a projecting
ledge, and a sort of cave, from the roof of which falls
a perpetual shower. There is also a sulphur spring in
which visitors often take bath. Its water is said to cure
skin infections and possess other medicinal properties.
Sai Darbar
Situated 8 Kms along the Clock Tower on Rajpur Road, is
the Sai Darbar Temple. This place holds a high cultural
and spiritual value and is visited by tourists from across
the country and foreigners as well.
Santala Devi Temple
About 15 Kms from Dehradun to reach the famous temple
of Santaula Devi, one can utilize the bus facilities till
Jaitunwala, then it is a 2 Kms drive to Punjabiwala by
a jeep or any light vehicle and further it is a 2 kms
trek to the temple. The temple stands as a symbol of the
faith people have in the temple and has a great cultural
and religious significance. Santla Devi, alongwith her
brother, on realizing that they would not be able to face
the Mughal Army , abandoned their weapons and began to
pray. A light flickered and within moments they both were
transformed into stone images. It is within the fort that
the shrine was built and Saturdays marks the transformation
of the Goddess into stone.
Tibetan Temple
Situated on Rajpur Road near the Sai Darbar Temple is
a huge and colourful temple of Lord Buddha.
Tapkeshawar Temple
Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple is an ancient place of worship
and is situated on the banks of a rivulet, in the Garhi
Cantt. Area, 5.5 Kms from the city bus stand, the temple
is well connected by road. It is named Tapkeshwar as water
droplets, originating from a rock, fall on the Shivling
placed in the shrine. People in large numbers participate
in the fair organized on the occasion of Shivratri and
pay their obeisance to the deity.
Tapowan
Approximately, 5 kms from the City Bus Stand on the Dehradun-Rajpur
road, this place is situated in beautiful surroundings.
Legend has it that Guru Dronacharya had done penance in
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