Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand. This oldest city of Uttarakhand is nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas. The hilly resort is very well connected and in proximity to popular Himalayan tourist destinations such as Mussoorie, Nainital and Auli and the Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Char Dham.
The famous tourist attractions in Dehradun are:
Lachhiwala: This is a popular tourist spot of Uttarakhand. This is a favourite spot for nature lovers. The main attractions here are the huge man-made pools, the lush greenery and fresh unpolluted air. This is an ideal destination for trekking. The rich natural forests here are home to a number of bird species and some of the migratory birds as well. There is a famous temple of Laxman, Lord Rama's younger brother nearby ie; the Laxman Siddh Temple.
Robber’s Cave: The place is also known as Guchhipani. The place is popular for its natural beauty. The refreshing stream of Robber’s cave is just a distance of 1 Km away.
Malsi Deer Park: The Park is at the base of the Shivalik range in Dehradun. The main inhabitants here are Tiger, two horned deer, Neelgai, etc.
Sahastradhara: This tourist spot is located about 16 Kms from Dehradun. The word meaning of ‘Sahastradhara’ is ‘thousand springs’. There exists a belief that the water of the springs has certain medicinal properties and therefore can cure skin ailments.
Rajaji National Park: The Park is spread over an area of 820 sq.kms. The park is home for animals such as Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Leopard, Jungle Cat, etc and also for about 315 species of birds.
Tapkeshwar Temple: This is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is about 5.5 kms from the city center.
The hill city also offers adventurous activities like paragliding, skiing, angling and river rafting. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and pleasant climate.
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