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Dehradun is the gateway
to the Garhwal region in Uttaranchal and is situated
in the picturesque Doon Valley. The city has been
a popular tourist destination of North India from
the time of the British rule and mesmerizes the
visitors with its charm and hospitality. On your
tours to Dehradun, you can also enjoy adventure
sport activities such as skiing, mountaineering
and trekking. There are a large number of tourist
attractions in Dehradun that you can visit when
you travel to Dehradun.
Tapovan: It is situated on the Dehradun-Rajpur Road
in the Doon Valley and is believed to be the spot
where Guru Dronacharya, an important character in
the great Indian epic 'Mahabharata' and the teacher
of warfare to the Kauravas and Pandavas, underwent
his penance.
Rajaji National Park: The national park was founded
in 1966 and is a major tourist attraction of Dehradun.
It is spread over an area of over 820sq km in the
lush valley of the Shivalik Range and due its numerous
picnic spots and excursion sites it is considered
to be an excellent holiday resort.
Forest Research Center: It is one of the world's
best centers for research in the fields of flora
and fauna. The museum in the premises of the institute
displays a vast collection of botanical species
and you must also visit the institute's Botanical
Garden.
Sahastradhara: These sulphur streams are believed
to have healing powers and have been a source of
fascination for the world of science in the West.
Sahastradhara is situated at a distance of 14km
from the city center and people from far off places
visit it in search of a natural cure for their ailments.
Tapkeshwar Temple: This temple of Lord Shiva is
one of the foremost tourist attractions of Dehradun
and is situated on the outskirts of the city. The
immensely beautiful temple can be reached by ascending
a long flight of stairs and a river flows by its
sides.
Other popular Tourist attractions in Dehradun include
Robber's Cave and Malsi Deer Park.
India Travels offers detailed information on tourist
attractions in Dehradun and excellent tours to Uttaranchal
and Dehradun. We also provide economic tour packages
for Dehradun and Uttaranchal.
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