Tourist Attractions in Dehradun City Forest Research Institute
The
Forest Research Institute is an institute of the Indian Council of
Forestry Research and Education and is a premier institution in the
field of forestry research in India. It is located at Dehradun in
Uttarakhand. It was established in 1906 and is one of the oldest
institutions of its kind. The Forest Research Institute is spread over
4.5 km?, with the outer Himalayas nearby. The main building has
Greco-Roman and Colonial styles of architecture. It has laboratories, a
library, herbarium, arboreta, printing press and experimental field
areas for conducting forestry research. Its museums, in addition to
being a source of scientific information, are an attraction for
tourists. There
are six museums: Pathology Museum, Social Forestry Museum, Silviculture
Museum, Timber Museum, Non-Wood Forest Products Museum, Entomology
Museum. Wadia Institute of Himalyan Geology
A
renowned institution of research in Himalayan Geology, the Wadia
Institute of Himalayan Geology at Dehradun has been acknowledged as a
National Laboratory of global status with outstanding facilities.
Functioning as an autonomous body, this celebrated institute is named
after its founding father, Sri D N Wadia, a well known figure in the
field of geological research. Besides aiding the research scholars, this
institute also controls some of the research stations in the isolated
Himalayan regions. The library of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan
Geology holds more than 20,000 books along with journals and monographs. One
among the significant characteristics of the institute is its museum,
to instruct the general public and students with the help of samples,
charts, maps and models and films on Himalayan and general geology. With
sophisticated equipments and scientific methods, the Wadia Institute of
Himalayan Geology adorns a prestigious position in the country for
excellent research in Himalayan geology. Clock Tower
One
among the most significant structures in the city, Clock Tower in
Dehradun is renowned for its aesthetic beauty. An exceptional formation,
this tower is one of its own kind in entire Asia itself. Constructed
before independence, this six-faced tower might have adorned a
prestigious position in the history of this hilly region. The
locals said that the chime of the clock was perceptible from far-off
places of the hill city. Though this tower is visible from a distance,
it is not functioning now. Situated in the busiest Rajpur Road, this
tower is bounded by the commercial structures of the city. Now this
tower presents only as an elegant monument of the bygone years rather
than a clock tower. Malsi Deer Park
A
mini zoological park placed at the base of the majestic Shivalik Range,
Malsi Deer Park in Dehradun is one among the fast emerging tourist
attractions in the hill station. Situated in the near vicinity of the
city, this park also houses a children's park bounded by verdant
greenery. This would provide great fun to the children apart from seeing
the wild animals in the Park. Comparatively
of recent origin, this well maintained park is a natural home to two
horned deer, Tiger, Neelgai and Peacock. A delight for the bird
watchers, this lovely park houses a variety of birds whose chirping and
singing is an added attraction to this Park. With a wholesome weather,
natural environs and the lush greenery makes the zoological park an
ideal spot for picnic and excursion. Chakrata Town
Chakrata
or Chakrauta is a cantonment town in Dehradun district. A cantonment of
British Indian Army, was established in 1866 by Colonel Hume of the
55th Regiment, British Indian Army. The area has an abundance of
conifers, rhododendrons and oaks. The red rhododendrons are the most
abundantly found in this reason. A key attraction near Chakrata is the
waterfall named Tiger Fall. A secluded -nearby, leafy hamlet of Deoban
is offered a panoramic view of the Himalayas stretching from Kinnaur to
Garhwal and Kumaon. In chakrata there is a place named DEVBAN from which
you can see the great wall of China (partly) and the great majestic
himalayas. The
region also has a number of temples including ones at Hanol, Mahasu
Devta Temple dedicated to Lord Mahasu (Though this is still a topic of
discussion that Lord Mahasu is Lord Mahashiva or Lord Ramchnadra),
Radina, Thaina, Indroli, Lakhwar, and Lakhamandal, on the banks of river
Yamuna, known for its ancient Shiva Temple, which traces its existence
to the legends of Mahabharata, the village also has several natural
caves.
45
kms from Dehradun, Dakpathar is a beautiful tourist spot in the western
Doon Valley, amidst the Shivalik range. Dakpathar has emerged as a
wonderful tourist spot. Dakpathar has emerged a wonderful tourist spot
under the Yamuna Hydel Scheme. The place is connected by a regular bus
service from the Parade Ground and Highway Bus Stand near the Railway
Station, Dehradun. Accommodation is available in a Tourist Rest House
with swimming pool facilities. Jaspal Rana Shooting Ranges 
One
among illustrious sports person of modern India, Jaspal Rana is a
familiar figure to all Indians. This institute is started in 2002 to
commemorate the victory of this one time world shooting champion. The
main objective of this institute is to provide all the modern facilities
to those students who are interested in the challenging game of
shooting. Apart
from imparting sophisticated techniques to students, this institute
also provides teacher's training by offering Bachelor's Degree in
Physical Education. With in a short span of 6 years, this institute has
gained much acclaim in the field of sports. Headed by the great
sportsman, Jaspal Rana, this institute is trying it very hard to get the
best sports person of India, who can proudly present the Indian flag in
the prestigious realm of Olympic podium. Lachhiwala
A
pictorial spot situated in the suburbs of the city, Lachhiwala is a
much-desired destination in Dehradun. Easy accessibility and moderate
accommodation facilities make this pictorial spot a favourite place
among the tourists. A picturesque spot where one can enjoy a serene and
tranquil atmosphere, Lachhiwala is such a location whose unspoiled
beauty would mesmerize the visitor. Apart
from its lush verdant greenery, Lachiwalla offers a salubrious climate
all round the year, which makes the tourist to plan trips at any time of
the day. With its virgin nature and the fresh aroma of fruit orchards,
Lacchiwalla is such a place that provides the luxury of being in the
company of the unruffled nature. Lakha Mandal Temple, Chakrata
Past
Kempty falls, 75 kms on the Mussoorie-Yamnotri road lies Lakhamandal,
having a historical as well as mythological significance. It figures
prominently in the annals of Mahabharata. Legend has it that the Kaurvas
made a shelter house and conspired to burn the Pandavas alive here.
Lakhmandal is situated on the bank of Yamuna at a distance of 35 kms.
From Chakrata and 128 kms. from Dehra Dun. To
the antiquarian it provides considerable material of interest. It
contains temples dedicated to Diva, The five pandava brothers, Parasuram
and Kedar. In order to burn the Pandavas, the Kauravas had built their
'Laksha Grah' (house of lac). The two remarkable well executed figures
in stone of Arjuna and the other of Bhima are available in the village.
Lakshman
Jhula was built in 1939, is a 450 ft long iron suspension bridge
situated in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is made over
river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh. It is
said that Lakshman crossed Ganga on jute ropes between the place where
this bridge is built. Lakshman Jhula was built in 1939. There are
spectacular views from the bridge. Numerous
temples and ashrams around both ends of the bridge attract visitors
from far and near. Close to the Lakshman Jhula is the Ram Jhula (also
Shivanand Jhula), a swinging bridge made a few years back. Museum
A
unique Museum dedicated to collect and study of various subjects in
relation to the origin, development and sustenance of the mankind on
earth. The Museum, which is renowned as the Zonal Museum, is situated on
Hardwar Road in Dehradun. It started its functioning in the year 1971. It
is devoted to explaining the origin and customs of the people lived in
the foothills of the mighty mountain ranges.Zonal Museum is a graceful
endeavor to give a clear account of the cultural and physical
anthropology of western and central Himalayas . Paltan Bazaar
A
shopper's delight, Dehradun displays it's celebrated past in its
artifacts. The glorious culture and tradition of this hilly terrain is
very well imprinted on its shopping articles. The rich fragrance of the
Doon Basmati rice and the gorgeousness of woolen garments present a
wonderful ambiance of shopping in the Paltan Bazaar. The
streets are perfumed with the aroma of good quality spices that are so
tempting that one would not spare the chance of buying something from
there. While shopping in these crowded bazaar, one would get the real
picture of the rustic life of this hill station since the woolen clothes
reveals the local tribes customary life style. Rajaji National Park
Rajaji
National Park is an Indian national park that encompasses the
Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820
km?, and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri
Garhwal. In 1983, three wildlife sanctuaries in the area namely, Chilla,
Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries were merged into one. Rajaji National
Park has been named after C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), a prominent
leader of the Freedom Struggle, the second and last Governor-General of
independent India and one of the first recipients of India's highest
civilian award Bharat Ratna (in 1954). Inhabiting
the dense green jungles that form the park are an impressive array of
creatures - 23 species of mammals - including tigers, leopards,
elephants, deer, jungle cat, wild boar and sloth bear - and 315 species
of birds are found in Rajaji. The most prominent avian species include
pea fowl, woodpeckers, pheasants, kingfishers and barbets, supplemented
by a number of migratory species during the winter months. Besides that,
the rivers which flow through the park harbour fish such as trout and
mahseer. Ram Rai Gurudwara
Ram
Rai, the 7th Sikh Guru, established the famous Ram Rai Gurudwara in the
early 17th century in Dehradun. Ram Rai Gurudwara is one of the oldest
Gurudwaras in this hill station that has gained the accolades as a
popular pilgrimage centre. Built with the patronage of the then ruler of
Dehradun, Ram Rai Gurudwara boasts of a legend behind the construction
of it. It says that Guru Ram Rai was thrown away from his native place,
settled down at the valley and constructed this shrine. This
gurudwara houses all the features of a typical Sikh shrine. The most
holy book Adigrantha adorns the center of the shrine. Other important
places include places like the large dining room where meals are served
to all at free of cost and the free utility rooms. Like all other
Gurudwaras, here also all are welcomed to offer their prayers
irrespective of their caste and creed. The serene and tranquil ambiance
of this shrine would be clothed with a festive mood at the annual
festival of Jhanda mela or the celebration of flags, which is held after
holi. Rishikesh(Hrishikesh or Rushikesh or Hrushikesh)
Rishikesh,
also spelled Hrishikesh, Rushikesh, or Hrushikesh, is a city and a
municipal board in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
It is located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India and
attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, from within
India, as well as from other countries. Rishikesh is also known as
"Teerth Nagri" or "Yog Nagri", that is City of Temples, Yoga and
Meditation. It is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas and is
located around 25 kilometres away from another holy city, Haridwar. Rishikesh,
sometimes nicknamed "the world capital of Yoga", has numerous yoga
centres that also attract tourists. It is believed that meditation in
Rishikesh brings one closer to attainment of moksha, as does a dip in
the holy river that flows through it. Rishikesh is world famous for
Rafting and Adventure. Rafting season starts from the month of March and
ends in July. Rishikesh is also home to the 120-year old Kailas Ashram
Brahmavidyapeetham, an institution dedicated to preserve and promote the
traditional Vedantic Studies. Prominent personalities such as Swami
Vivekananda, Swami Rama Tirtha and Swami Shivananda have studied in this
institution. Robber's Cave
Robber's
Cave (known by locals as (Guchhupani)) is a river cave formation in
Dehradun City, about 8 km from City Centre. The cave is about 600 meters
long,divided into two main parts.The cave has a highest fall of about
10 meters. In the central part there is a fort wall structure which is
now broken. It is a natural cave formation where rivers flows inside the
cave. The place is now being maintained by Uttranchal State. Beauty
in the midst of adventure is the prime specialty of this scenic place.
Bounded by majestic hills, this caves presents an amazing scenario of
the mother nature. After the tedious trek of one kilometer, one would
get the pleasant warmth of a refreshing stream. After a quite flow, this
would vanish only to appear in a few kilometers away. Tourists folk
together in large groups here, to witness this strange and splendorous
experience.
'Thousand
fold spring' is the literal meaning of the term Sahastradhara. It is a
lovely waterfall, with a depth of 9 meters. What makes the torrent so
popular is its therapeutic value since its water contains Sulphur.
Besides its medicinal merits, the stream presents a pictorial environ
where one can spent hours in the calmness of silence. The Baldi River
and the caves exaggerate the aesthetic beauty of the site. Since
this astonishing natural splendor is situated with in the city limits,
the tourists can easily reach to Sahastradhara. It poses a salubrious
climate and so can be visited at any time. But the gorgeousness of the
place is to be best viewed in the rainy season when the stream proposes
the appearance of a gushing torrent. The mere sight of the gurgling
waters fills one's soul with a vitalizing energy. Sahasradhara's water
is filled with lime, and the residues it left behind forms a projecting
ridge, in the shape of a cave, on the top of which the water dance like a
shower. This enchanting scenery and the lush vegetation makes this
stunning spot a tourist's dream destination, where one avail a tranquil
holiday. Santala Devi Temple
This
temple is located at around 15 kms from Dehradun. The temple stands as a
symbol of faith people have in the temple and has a great cultural and
religious significance. Legends says that Santla Devi, along with her
brother, on realizing that they would not be able to face the Mughal
Army, abandoned their weapons and began to pray. A light flickered and
within moments they both were transformed into stone images. It is
within the fort that the shrine was built. Tapkeshwar Temple
The
holy abode of Lord Shiva, The Tapkeshwar is a famous cave temple in
Dehradun. Placed in the banks of a rivulet, this temple turned out to be
one among the busiest pilgrim centers in the hilly resort. The river
pierce in to the cave and the water droplets dribble from the rocks on
the Shiv Linga presents an imposing spectacle, which gives an ethereal
feeling. The Tapkeshwar Temple in Dehradun gains its name 'Tapakeswar'
from this natural dribbling of river water over the deity from the
ceilings of the cavern. Cool sulphur springs around the temple with
therapeutic value make it a superb dipping spot for pilgrims. This
cave temple is also known as the 'Guchhu Pani', which can be reached
only after the tiring walking of more than a kilometer. The tranquility
surrounds the temple sooths the tiresome voyage and the simple Darshan
itself make the devotee spell bound. Legend says that it was from this
cave that Lord Shiva poured milk to Ashwathama, the son of Dronacharya.
This picture book site is to be visited during the time of Shivaratri,
when large gathering throng here to participate the holy matrimony of
Shiva with Parvathi. A
big Tapkeshwar fair takes place here on the Shivratri day. Thousands of
devotees congregate at this place on the day to offer prayers. Trekking in Dehradun
Exploring
the mystifying nadirs of the Doon valley is a fascinating attraction
for the adventure lovers of all the time. Beauty in the midst of
wilderness is not only attractive but also tempting. The lustrous
valleys, lofty mountain ranges, richness of fauna and profound defiles
presents a wide range of possibilities in adventurous tourism. Dehradun
provides a great opportunity to discover the pristine beauty of the
Himalayas and get on a voyage of never ending amusements. Trekking in
Dehradun discloses an accord between the extreme splendor and the
bleakness of nature. Besides trekking, this lovely place also provides
other adventurous sports like jeep safari, camping, skiing, which offer a
prospect to view the magnificence the mighty Himalayas. |
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