Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarkhand is a major tourist attraction in North India. It is located in the Garhwal area. It is a popular hill station and a preferred tourist destination for travelers both from India and abroad. Since the British rule in India, Dehradun has continued to be a popular summer resort. The city usually has a temperate climate and is not too hot even during summer. The city has many tourist attractions to check out. The district is blessed by natural attractions such as the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers. Popularly known as the Doon Valley, it lies in between Shivalik range and the magnificent Himalayas.
Tourist Attractions in Dehradun:
The Doon
Valley has many interesting places that make the tourists visit here again and
again. Some must-see places in Dehradun are:
Forest
Research Institute
Forest
Research Institute was founded as Imperial Forest Research in the year 1906.
The institute functions under Indian Council of Forestry Research and
Education. The architecture of the building is unique as it flaunts the
Greco-Roman style. The building has achieved the status of National Heritage.
It is spread across an area of 450 hectares and faces the Himalayas. The lush
greenery around the building only adds to the beauty of the place. The
institute came up with the aim to set up a research base in forestry for
regions of Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab and Chandigarh.
Sahasradhara
If you are
waiting to have some fun in Dehradun, Sahasradhara is the place for you. It’s a
picnic spot, which is a must visit. The place attracts with sparkling springs
flowing down the hills along with Baldi River. The place is about 11 kilometers
from Dehradun. Waterfalls and hot springs at this location are quite famous for
their healing powers.
Tapkeshwar
Temple
Another
great place to visit is the Tapkeshwar Temple. It’s an ancient cave temple,
which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple lies in Garhi Cantonment area.
This also has a seasonal river, which enters the cave through the ceiling.
The
Sericulture Centre
The centre
is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Premnagar. It’s a research
centre, which conducts researches on fishes and other marine creatures.
The Central
Braille Press
As the
biggest producer of Braille textbooks in India, Central Braille Press is quite
famous. A trip to the place helps you know about the process undertaken for the
production of such texts.
Malsi Deer
Park
Dehradun has
yet another great location for picnics. Malsi Deer Park is a great place to
visit. It is situated at a distance of 10 kilometers from the main city. The
place lies on the lower slopes of Sahaydri hills. It’s an interesting
zoological park with creatures like horned deer, birds and neelgai. Picturesque
surroundings make it an ideal location for outings.
Dakpatthar
Another
leisure spot to check out in Dehradun is the Dakpatthar. It is located on the
banks of river Yamuna. The place has natural surroundings with lush greenery
contrasted with colorful gardens. The place has a government owned guest house
with a swimming pool.
Rajaji
National Park
This is yet
another great place to visit in Dehradun. The beautiful surroundings of this
national park are a major highlight of the place. Rajaji National Park came up
in the year 1983. It was formed along with three distinct sanctuaries;
Chillaand, Rajaji and Motichur. The park derived its name from the famous
freedom fighter Late Sri C Rajgopalachari. The area is covered by Sal Forest,
Khair-Sissoo forest and neighbored by Western Gangetic plains.
Robber's
Cave
Robber’s
Cave is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Dehradun. It’s a
beautiful location, which is popularly known as Guchu Pani or Guchhipani. In
the soothing atmosphere you will enjoy having a picnic. You can go for a trek
and enjoy the wilderness of the place. The cave is surrounded by majestic cave.
The place offers panoramic views of the same. The refreshing and sparkling
stream adds to the beauty of the Robber’s Cave.
Durbar Shri
Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj
Located
centrally in the city, this is a magnificent monument. It has both religious
and historical importance. As the history goes, the city derived its name from
Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji, who was a son of the seventh Sikh guru. This is a
Gurudwara, which attracts travelers from all corners of the world. The white
monument is a beauty in its own. It was constructed in 1707.
About PRABISH BISHUNGKHE
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