Some facts about Dehradun Area
: 300 Sq. kms.
Altituede : 640 mts. (2100 ft)
Season
: Ideal round the year
Accessibility:
Air : The nearest airport is Jolly Grant , 24
kms. from Dehradun.
Rail : Dehradun is a terminus
of the Northern Railway.
Road : Dehradun is well
connected to all parts of the country.
PLACES OF
TOURIST INTEREST 
Tepkeshwar
Temple The temple 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 Tepkeshwar as water droplets, originating
form a rock, fall on the Shivling placed in the shrine. People in large
numbers participate in the fair organised on the occasion of Shivratri and
pay their obeisance to the deity.
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 beautifulm natural surroundings.
Alongwith the attractive
environs the availability of refreshments makes the place an ideal sight
seeing cum picnic spot. Sahastradhara Sahastradhara is a cold sulphur wate
spring, with hing medicinal value. The Baldi river and the caves provide a
breathtaking view. Situated 14 kms. from the city bus stand , and
connected by a regular bus service and private taxies, this is an ideal
place for family picnics.
Kalanga Monument: Located
on the right side of the Dehradun- Sahastradhara route, the kalanga
monument recalls the story of the bravery of an 180 year old battle
between the British and the Gokhas, perched on hill, 1000 feet over the
banks of river Rispana, the monument represents the history of the rulers
of Garhwal.
Laxaman Siddh: 12 kms. away from
Dehradun , towards Rishikesh is a famous temple known as the Laxaman Siddh
, Legend has it that a sage underwent penance over here. Due to easy
accessibility the temple is visited by a large number of the people
especially on Sundays.
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 inhanited by Maharshi Gautam , his wife and
daughter Anjani who are widely worshipped by temple. It is believed that
the daugher of heaven Ganga had manifested herself on this spot which is
now popularly known as the Gautam Kund. Every year devotees, in large
numbers , take a dip in the holy Kund. 2 kms. away from the main raod ,
located in the midst of Shivalik hill, the place is a beautifl tourist
spot.
Sai Darbar: Situated 8 kms. along the Clock
Tower on Rajpur Roadm is the Sai Darbar temple. This place holds a high
cultural and spirital value and is visited by tourist form across the
country and foreigners as well. Tibetan Temple Situated on Rajpur Road
near the Sai Darbar is a huge and colourful temple of Lord Budha.
Robber's
Cave (Guchhupani): An ideal place for a picnic , Robber's Cave ,
is just 8kms. away from the city Bus Stand . Lachhiwala 3 kms. from
Doiwala and 22 kms. from Dehradun , on the Haridwar-Rishikesh road , is
Lachhiwala. The serene and blissful spot is famous for is picnic spotsl..
The place also provides accommodation ot the tourists in the forest Test
House nestled in the greenery.
Forest
Reasearch Institute 7kms. from clock Tower , the Forest Research
Institute on the dehradun- Chakrata motaable road is the biggest forst
based training institute in India. Most of the forest officers are product
of this insitute . the F.R.I. with its majestic building also houses a
Botanical Mueseum. Indian Military Acadeny Situated 8 kms. on Dehradun -
Chakrata road and 3 kms. beyond F.R.I. ( Dehradun ) is a premier training
institute for Army officers.
The academy has the following places of
tourist interest. 1. Museam 2.Library war memorial arms and ammunition
shooting demonstration room & Frima Golf Course [18 HOLES]
TAPOVAN
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 this area.
SANTAULA
DEVI TEMPLE: About 15 kms .from the dehradun to reach the famous
temple of santuala devi ,one can Utilize the bus facilities till
jaitanwala ,then it is a 2 kms. drive to punjabiwala bya Jeep or any light
vehicle and further it is a 2 kms .trek from punjabiwala to the temple The
temple stands as a symbol of the faith people have in the temple and has
great Cultural and religious significance .
BHAGIRATH
RESORT: An 18kms. drive along the chkrata road ,bhagirathi resort
at selaqui ,dehradun Lends a breath -taking spectacle of the himalaya
ranges. The resorts lures the tourists With its tranquil swimming pool
,water slides and fountain .against the backdrop Of the mountain ranges
,the resort is an ideal tourists spot.
WADIA INSTITUTE:
5 kms .uphil from the clock tower ,on general mahadev singh road is
situated the wadia institute which institute which houses a unique museum
of the uttrakhand glaciers.
The Zooligical Survey of
India: Founded in 1916 the Zooligical Survey of India, 5 kms.
away of kaulagarh road, a department under the Ministry of Enviroment and
Forests, and Forests, is a premier Nastional Institute exploring the
faunal diversity of the country. It undertakes surveys in all the
bniogeographic zones to collect. Identify. Collate and inventories faunal
diversity of our country. The museum of this institute has a variety of
Himalayan faunal diversity.
Fairs and Festivals: Jhanda
Meal March/April
Tapkeshwar Meala Shvaratri
Laxaman Sidh Mela
April
Chadarbani Mela April
Banks: State Bank
of India, Dehradun.
Allahabad Bank, Clock Tower.
Bank of Baroda,
Astley Hall.
Bank of India, Rajpur.
Central Bank of India.
Astely Hall,
Oriental Bank of Commerce, Rajpur Road,
Punjab
Nationla Bank, Paltan Bazar,
Punjab & Sind Bank, Arhat Bazar. (
Foreign Exchange Facility)
Railways:
Dehradun is the terminus of Northern Railway.
Working hours
of Computerised Reservation office at Dehradun: weekdays 08.00 to 20.hours
.Sundays 08.00 to 14.00 hours . enquiry -Reservation. Ph; 622233/131
EXCURSIONS
Mussoorie 38 kms . from Deharadun is Murroorie with its
green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill station. It
offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east and
the Doon valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the South, creating
an almost serene atmosphere for the tourists.
Murroorie was
discovered by Captian Young, an adventurous military officer in 1827. He
was lured by the extraordinarily beautiful ridge and laid the foundatation
of it. Mussoorie is also a Gateway to the 'Gangotri' shrines.
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Nestled in the mountain of the Himalaya, Dehradun in one of the odlest cities of India. Also known as the Abode of Drona , Dehradun has always been an important centre of the Garhwal rulers which was captured by the British . the headuarters of many National Institute like ONGC , Servey of India , I.I.P. etc. are located in the city . Dehradun has a string of premier educational institutes like the forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian Military College and the Indian Milirary Academy.
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