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Dehradun Travel Guide
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Dehradun, is the capital city of the Uttarakhand state, and the headquarters of Dehradun District. It is located in the Doon valley, 230 kilometres north of India's capital New Delh. The district is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north, Sivalik Hills in the south, the river Ganga in the east, and the river Yamuna in the west. The water divide of Ganga and Yamuna passes through the city. A large number of tourist come to Dehradun every year, many of them en - route to Mussoorie.
Places of interest:
Tapkeshawar Temple: Ancient temple of Shiva is located 5.5 kms from Dehradun.
Sahastradhara: Sahasratra Dhara, laterally meaning, the 'thousand fold spring' is situated at a distance of 11 kms.from Dehra Dun. The place makes an ideal picnic spot and is of immense attraction to visitors.
Laxman Siddh: 12 Kms. Away from Dehradun towards Hardwar/Rishikesh is a famous temple known as the Laxman Siddh. Legend has it that a sage underwent penance over here. Due to easy accessibility the temple is visited by a large number of people especially on Sundays.
Malsi Deer Park: 10 Kms. From Dehradun, enroute Mussoorie is situated a beautifully developed tourist spot lying at the foot hills of the Shivalik range.
Chandrabani: Situated 7 Kms from Dehradun on the Dehradun-Delhi road is the famous temple of Chandrabani(Gautam Kund).
Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani): An ideal place for a picnic, Robber’s Cave is just 8 Kms away from the City Bus Stand. Local bus services are available upto Anarwala Village, from where it is just a Kilometre’s trek to the spot.
Lachhiwala: 3 Kms from Doiwala and 22 Kms from Dehradun, on the Hardwar/Rishikesh road is Lachhiwala. The serene and blissful spot is famous for its picnic spots.
Dakpathar: 45 Kms from Dehradun, Dakpathar is a beautiful tourist spot in the western Doon Valley, amidst the Shivalik range. Dakpathar has emerged a wonderful tourist spot under the Yamuna Hydel Scheme.
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