Dehradun Travel Hotels In Dehradun
The Doon Valley is situated in between the 2 most important rivers of India. i.e. Ganga & Yamuna, is most picturesque having moderate climate, nestling a number of places of tourist interest.
It is named after Guru Dronacharya - A great teacher in Mahabharat epic. The renowned religious town of Rishikesh, the queen of hills Mussoorie, the renowned sulphur springs at Sahastradhara and a part of Rajaji National Park, the quit Chakrata hills all lie in this district. Also visit the Chardhams.
Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2200 feet above sea level. It is one of the most developed cities of India having moderate climate. The places to be visited nearby are Sahastradhara (14 Kms.) Robbers Cave (8 Kms.) Forest Research Institute (5 Kms.) Tapkeshwar Temple (5.5 Kms.), Laxman Sidh (12 Kms.) Malsi Deer Park (9 Kms.)
Famous Places In Dehradun
Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich bio-diversity.
Dehradun- Mussorie Trekking
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Himalayas while trailing through this beautiful trek.
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Tapkeshwar Shiv temple is an ancient place of worship.
Excursions from Dehradun
Mussoorie
(36Km.)
Mussoorie is located in the Garhwal hills. Due to its immense natural beauty, Mussoorie is known as the queen of hill stations. more..
Asan Barrage
Popularly identified as Dhalipur Lake, Asan Barrage, created in 1967, was created By Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), being a drinking water sports complex in 1994.
Dakpathar
(45Km.)
Located on the foothills of Shivaliks, around the banking institutions of river Yamuna, Dakpathar will be the recently developed recreation middle of GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam).
Jhanda Fair
The Jhanda Honest marks the arrival of Guru Ram Rai, the Sikh Guru, at Dehradun.
Lakha Mandal Temple
Lakhamandal is located on a hill slope alongside the bank with the yamuna in district Dehradun.
Lakhawar Mela
Lakhawar fair is a village honest, held during the months of September- October and it is quite common within the neighbouring area of Chakrata, 78 km. from Mussoorie.
Mundali
(129Km.)
Located within the Dehradun district of Uttar Pradesh, Mundali is 129 kms from Dehradun via Chakrata.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is just 24 Kms from Haridwar. Situated in the laps of lower Himalayas, this spot is considered to become the access point of 3 other pilgrim locations of Badrinath - Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri the four wonderful places which merge to create Chardham .
Sahastra Dhara Falls
(14Km.)
Located 14 km from Dehradun is the well-known picnic spot named because the Sahastra Dhara. Noted for his or her astounding splendor the medicinal sulphur waterfalls are a great attraction.
Chakrata
(92Km.)
Located at a length of 92 Kms. from Dehradun, at an elevation of about 700 ft. Chakrata is known because of its serene environ and sylvan attraction. The location is devoid of all artificiality and one can transfer in ideal calm & in pollution free atmosphere. One can find accommodation within the forest rest house. There are few ordinary hotel also. The northern part of Chakrata sub-division, Provides most fascinating location for trekkers and nature lovers. Covered by dense virgin forest dotted with attractive village of colourful Jaunsari tribe, the location is dominated by 10,000 feet high peak of Kharamba. On its northern slopes is situated Mundali (9,000), where skiing is possible during the period from November to April. Deoband (9,000) Kanasar (8500), Kathiyan (7000) (all connected by road), Molta (7000), Tiger Fall near Chakrata are some other spots worth visiting. The well-known temple of Mahasu Deota at Hanol is annually visited by thousands of pilgrims from Garhwal and Himachal Pradesh.
Kalsi
(50Km.)
It is about 5 kms. from Dak Pathar on way to Chakrata, where there is an Ashoka edict inscribed on the sizeable rock. It is preserved by National Archaeological Department.
Lakhamandal
About 80 Kms. from Mussoorie on Mussoorie - Yamnotri road Lakhamandal is believed to become the location where Duryodhana of Mahabharat episode conspired to burn alive the Pandavas in the Lakshyagriha a house specially constructed with shellac. There is actually a temple believed to be constructed in the eighth century with a number of carved figures on stone which are of archaeological significance.
Laxman Sidh
(12Km.)
This picturesque place about 12 Kms. from Dehradun on Hardwar road is frequented by a large number of people specially on Sundays. Legend has it that a saint underwent penance at this spot. The location is connected by local bus service.
Location
2200ft above the sea-level.
Built By
Legend Guru Dronacharya
Main Attraction
One of the most developed cities of India.