Dehradun City is one of the oldest cities of India, bejeweled-like a glittering jewel in the lower Himalayan mountain ranges. The city is perched at an elevation of 435 meters and is currently enjoying its stature as the capital of Uttarakhand.
| District | Dehradun |
| Nearest Railway | Dehradun |
| Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant Airport - 29 kms |
| Famous For | Historical - Picnic Spots - Educational Institutes - Food - Capital City - Shopping - Zoo - Business Hub |
| Altitude | 430 metres above sea level |
| Languages | Hindi - Garhwali |
| Best Time to Visit | March to May and October and November |
Dehradun is well connected with all major road transportation facilities. Luxury and normal Buses to Dehradun are easily available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. Buses and Taxis to Dehradun are also available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Dehradun is connected with National Highway 72 making it easier to access.
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Dehradun city of Uttarakhand state. It is situated 25kms from Dehradun city with motorable roads. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Dehradun. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights.
Dehradun is well connected with railways and you can reach up to Dehradun by train from major cities of India. There are two trains that run daily between Delhi to Dehradun and vice-versa. Shatabdi Express and Mussoorie Express are the two major trains connecting Dehradun with major cities of India like Amritsar, Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi etc.
Bhadraj Temple, near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, is an ancient, serene hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Balram (Bal Bhadra), Lord Krishna's elder brother, known for offering stunning views of the Doon Valley and Himalayas, and is a popular trekking destination with deep local folklore about Balram's meditation and promise to protect the region.
It is well known institute in the field of forestry, which is being run by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education. It has also museum on forestry that is open from 9:30am to 5:00pm. The Forest Research Institute of India, popularly called as FRI Dehradun is an architectural marvel and vast collection of forestry related items in its six museums. Visitors often like to take long walk in the serene and peaceful environment of FRI.
The Khalanga War Memorial in Dehradun commemorates the bravery of Gorkha soldiers who fought the British in the 1814 Battle of Nalapani, unique as the only monument built by a victorious enemy (the British) for their adversaries, honoring both sides after being impressed by the Gorkhas' valor and resilience.
A place of great devotion, Laxman Siddh Temple is a famous as the cremation site of holy Saint Swami Laxman Siddh. Laxman Siddh Temple is located at 12 km from Dehradun at Haridwar / Rishikesh Road. Surrounded by the dense forest and in a scenic environment, Laxman Siddh Temple is believed to be the same place where Lord Laxman, brother of Lord Rama underwent repentance after slaying the demon king Ravana.
Malsi Deer Park is now renamed as Dehradun Zoo. Malsi Deer Park is a major wildlife lover’s attraction after Rajaji National Park in Dehradun. Located at 10 km from Dehradun at Mussoorie Road, this mini Zoological park or garden is now developed as a famous family outing/picnic spot in Dehradun and flushed with visitors during weekends. Surrounded by Malsi Reserve Forest, Malsi Deer Park is famous for sightseeing of young deer or heard of deer in their natural habitat at Shiwalik foothills.
Rajaji National Park is situated along the hills and foothills of Shiwalik ranges in the Himalayan foothills and represents the Shiwalik eco-system. Combining three sanctuaries, namely Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji - Rajaji National Park is spread over the Pauri Garwal, Dehradun and Saharanpur districts of Uttarakhand. The Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries are contiguous, and are separated from the Chilla Sanctuary to the south-east by the Ganges River and the Chilla River.
Named by the British, Robbers Cave is well known locally as 'Gucchhu Pani'. It was believed that Robbers used to take hide in Guchhupani after robbery, so British name it as Robbers Cave. It is situated at the distance of 8 km from the city center. It is 600 meters long cave having small river inside it. Guchhupani or Robbers Cave is known for unusual cold springs which go underground at some of the places inside the caves.
Sahastra Dhara, laterally meaning, the ‘thousand fold spring’ is situated at a distance of 11 km from Dehra Dun. The place makes an ideal picnic spot and is of immense attraction to visitors. 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.
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. The Sai Darbar Temple is one of the pious and popular religious places in Dehradun. It is constructed out of white marble and the idol of Sai Baba is placed in the middle of the temple.
Shri Parkasheshwar Mahadev Mandir is a temple of Hindu Lord Shiva which is located on the Dehradun-Mussoorie Road in Uttarakhand and popularly known as Shiv Mandir on Mussoorie road. This Shiv temple has Sphatik Shivling of Lord Shiva. There are many Shiv Mandir in Dehradun but it is a special one because it is a private Shiv temple owned by an unknown owner.
Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple is an ancient place of worship and is situated on the banks of a rivulet, in the Garhi Cantt area. It is one of the oldest temples in Dehradun, dedicated to lord Shiva. The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple houses two shivlingas. Both these shivlingas are not man-made and have come into existence naturally. A festival is held here every year. This festival is known as Tapkeshwar fair. It is located at a distance of about 5.5 km from the heart of the city.
Famous for extravagant Buddhist structure and holy school of Tibetan religion, Buddha Temple is the most visited place in Dehradun city. Located at Clement Town, Buddha Temple is center of attraction for many International tourists and Budhhist followers. Built in Japanese architecture style, Buddha Temple complex atmosphere provides a mental peace equal to Buddhist monk.
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