Tourist Attractions In Dehradun

One of the famous cities in Uttaranchal, Dehradun is dotted with a plethora of tourist attractions which beautify the city. Dehradun is a picturesque hill station of Uttaranchal state nestled amidst the Himalayas and the Shivaliks, and Rivers Ganges and Yamuna. The gateway of the Garhwal region, Dehradun experiences a moderately pleasant climate round the year, and hence can be visited anytime of the year.

There are several places worth a visit in Dehradun while on a tour to Dehradun. The most popular tourist attractions in Dehradun are -

• Forest Research Institute: It has six museums exhibiting the finest species of flora and fauna found in India. Witness the wood samples, insects, wildlife, few stuffed animals, library and bookshop at the institute.
• Office of Survey of India: Check out old maps of all kinds at this 18th century organization which had determined the height of Mount Everest.
• Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology: It has a museum that displays the geological diversity of India including rock samples, semi-precious stones and fossils.
• Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple: This cave temple, situated on the banks of a seasonal river, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Temple of Lakshman Siddh: It is believed that Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, had undergone penance here to kill the demon king Ravana.
• Tapovan: Positioned in the Doon Valley, Tapovan is believed to be the spot where Guru Dronacharya, the teacher of warfare to the Kauravas and Pandavas, underwent his penance.
• Fairs and Festivals: Every year in March/April, Jhanda Fair is celebrated on the fifth day after Holi in honor of Guru Ram Rai who arrived in Dehradun in 1699 AD on the same day. The annual Shivratri Fair is celebrated at the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple joyously. In the Lakhawar village, the Lakhawar Fair is celebrated in September/October.
• Adventure Sports: If you have a penchant for adventure, then Dehradun is where you should be. The ski resort at Auli near Dehradun provides excellent facilities for skiing like cable car, Ski lift, chair lift, snow-beaters, etc. The valley of flowers, Har-ki-Doon, Dodital, and Pindari glacier are splendid trekking routes from Dehradun.

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