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DEHRADUN
 Dehradun,
the capital city of newly formed Indian State of Uttranchal,
is one of the most famous and developed cities of India. The
city houses some of the strategically important defence
establishments of India. Situated in the lap of picturesque
Doon Valley in the Shivalik ranges at an altitude of 2, 200
ft, the city is surrounded by two most important and sacred
rivers of India namely Ganga (the Ganges) and Yamuna.
Dehradun has a pleasant moderate climate all round the year
and offers an exotic vacation to tourists. The city is
regarded as the gateway to many famous tourist destinations
like Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath and more.
With so much of varieties, Dehradun is truly a picture
perfect hill resort.
Major Attractions
Rajaji National Park: A paradise for nature lovers and
wildlife enthusiasts, Rajaji National Park is one of the
most famous national parks of India. The park is known for
its scenic beauty and a very rich bio-diversity.
Forest Research Institute: The institute is the main
centre of research and planning in the fields of flora and
fauna in India. It houses six museums displaying the best
species of flora and fauna found in India. Wood samples,
insects, furniture, wildlife, few stuffed animals, library
are the major attractions in the institute.
Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple: An ancient place of worship
for Hindus, it is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, on
the banks of a seasonal river.
Besides, Dehradun is known for its various renowned academic
institutes. Some of the India's most important institutes
such as The Survey of India, Anthropological Survey of
India, the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Wadia
Institute of Himalayan Geology, Botanical Survey of India,
Zoological Survey of India, Wildlife Institute of India,
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Institute of
Petroleum, and Indian Military Academy are situated in
Dehradun.
Other important attraction of Dehradun include Robbers Cave
(8 Km), Malsi Deer Park (9 Km), sulphur springs at
Sahastradhara (14 Km), Laxman Sidh Temple (12 Km), Chakrata
hills known as 'adventure seekers paradise' and Dakpatthar
(45 km).
Besides, Dehradun offers a variety of recreations for
adventure seekers. You can enjoy a momentous trekking on
beautiful Dehradun-Mussoorie trekking route. You can also
enjoy a jeep safari to explore the rich flora and fauna of
the famous Rajaji National Park, which would surely be a
rewarding experience for you.
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