Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital city of the State of Uttarakhand in north India . Located in the Garhwal region, it is 255 km north of India’s capital New Delhi.

Dehradun is renowned for its natural resources, publishing services, and for its prestigious educational institutions such as the Forest Research Institute , Indian Military Academy and several day and boarding schools which are highly reputed across the country.

Dehradun is a popular tourist destination. The famous Tapkeshwar temple, Malsi Deer Park , Kalanga monument, Laxman Siddh, Chandrabani , Guchhupani, Forest Research Institute, Tapovan , Santala Devi temple and Wadia Institute are all situated here. On the other side, away from the valley there are other attractions as well.

The tourist destinations in Dehradun can be divided into four or five areas: nature, sports, sanctuary, museums and institutions. The nearby hill stations are well known for their nature, temples for their faith dimensions, sanctuary for animal and bird lovers. Visitors can engage in activities like rafting, trekking and rock climbing. It is easy to get to the nearby hill stations like Mussoorie , Ssahssradhara, Chakrata , Dakpathar and Lahkhamondal. Famous temples Tapkeshwar and Santala Devi are here along with amusement parks like fun and food and fun valley. There are museums and institutions for those who are interested in history and architecture.

Dehradun can be visited in any season; The weather is best in September-October and March-April.

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