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| Dehradun Introduction |
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 Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas , Dehradun is one of the old cities of India . Also known as the "abode of Sage Drona", Dehradun has always been an important center of Garhwal ruler, which was conquered by the British. The headquarters of many National Institutes like ONGC, Survey of India, IIP etc are located in the city. Dehradun also has a string of premier educational institutes like the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), and the Indian Military Academy (IMA) besides a host of public schools.
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| Dehradun Tourist Attractions |
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| § Tapkeshwar Temple |
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The temple is situated on the banks of a rivulet in Garhi Cantt area. It is 5.5 kms from the city bus stand and is well connected by road. It is named Tapkeshwar as water droplets, originating from a rock, fall on the Shivling placed in the shrine. People in large numbers participate in the fair organised on the occasion of Shivratri and pay their obeisance to the deity. |
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| § Robber's Cave (Guchhupani) |
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An ideal place for picnic, Robber's Cave is 8 kms from the City Bus Stand in Garhi Cantt area. The last one-kilometer is to be trekked to reach this beautiful cave formed by a natural rift in a mountain. Through this flows a very cold stream of water. The darkness of the cave combined with the sound of the fast flowing stream gushing past the feet gives it an ideal touch. |
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| § Tapovan |
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This place is near Raipur/Sahastradhara crossing and is famous for its beautiful surroundings and the chanting of auspicious hymns relating to Hindu mythology. It is a common sight to find hermits even today doing all sorts of penance to appease the Gods in Tapovan. Its location is approx 5 kms from Dehradun. |
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| § Kalanga Monument |
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Located on the right side of the Dehradun -Sahastradhara route, the Kalanga monument recalls the story of the bravery of 180 year old battle between the British and the Gorkhas. Perched on the hill, 1000 ft over the bank of river Rispana, the monument represents the history of the rulers of Garhwal |
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| § Chandrabani |
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Situated 7 kms from Dehradun on the Dehradun-Delhi route is the famous temple of Chandrabani (Gautam Kund). According to the mythological beliefs, Mahirishi Gautam, his wife and daughter Anjani who is widely worshiped by the people, inhabited this spot. It is believed that the daughter of heaven - Ganga had manifested herself on this spot, which is now popularly known as the Gautam Kund. Every year devotees, in large numbers, take a dip in this holy kund, 2 kms away from the main road. Located amidst the Shivalik hills, the place is a beautiful tourist spot. |
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| § Sai Darbar |
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Situated 8 kms from the Clock Tower on Rajpur road is the Sai Darbar Temple . This place holds a high cultural and spiritual value and is visited by tourists from all over the country and abroad. |
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| § Tibetan Temple |
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Situated on Rajpur Road adjacent to the Sai Darbar is the Tibetan Temple a temple devoted to Lord Budha with all it's rich Tibetan traditions and ambience. |
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