Dehradun Sightseeing, Tourist attractions in Dehradun Durbar Shri Guru Ram Rai
A revered place of the Sikhs, this site occupies an important place in the history of Dehradun. When Guru Ram Singh was exiled, he pitched his tent in this place.
Tapovan
A picturesque place situated on the banks of sacred Ganges, Tapovan wows every tourist because of the element of spirituality attached to it.It is said that this is the place where the great Guru Dronacharya in the epic Mahabharata went through penance and also had his ashram .
Forest Research Institute
Founded in 1906, the Forest Research Institute is famous all over the world. Spreading over an area of 450 hectares, this institute has contributed a lot in the field of scientific forestry.
Sericulture Centre
Situated at a distance of 8kms away from Premnagar, the Sericulture Centre deals with research on the culture of fish and other acquatic creatures.
Sahasradhara
Sahasradhara or the thousand fold spring is 9 metres deep. It is said that the springs have medicinal properties.
Tapkeshwar Temple
Located in the Garhi Cantonment area, this ancient cave temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is popular for the annual fair which is held during Shiva Ratri.
Rajaji National Park
A popular tourist spot about 23 kms away, this National Park is the abode of various species of birds, plants and animals.People come to see the huge number of elephants residing in the National Park. It also houses two sanctuaries.
Malsi Deer Park
Located at a distance of 10kms from the city, the Malsi Deer Park lying in the footballs of Sahaydri hills charming mini-zoological park houses neelgai, two horned-deer and myriads of birds. It is an ideal picnic spot where nature seems to be at her spectacular best.
Gucchupani
Situated at a distance of 8kms from Dehradun Clock Tower, Gucchupani or Robber's Cave is a popular picnic spot frequented by a large number of tourists because of the freezing spring, underground tunnel and a stream which passes through cave.
The Central Braille Press
The Central Braille Press or Rashtriya Drishtibaditarth Sansthan Bharat is the largest producer of Braille textsbooks in India. |
