| Attractions
in Dehradun |
| Rajaji
National Park |
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Rajaji National Park, situated at the edge of the sprawling
Dehradun valley, was founded in 1966 and spreads over an area
of about 820 sq. km. Nestled in a lush valley of the Shivalik
Range, the park is an ideal holiday resort with its many picnic
spots and excursion sites for the nature lover.
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| Tapkeshwar
Temple |
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Tapkeshwar
Shiv temple is an ancient place of worship.
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| Attractions
From Dehradun |
| Sahastra
Dhara |
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Located
14 km from Dehradun is the famous picnic spot called as the
Sahastra Dhara. Noted for their astounding beauty the medicinal
sulphur waterfalls are a great attraction.
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| Asan
Barrage |
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Popularly
known as Dhalipur Lake, Asan Barrage, created in 1967, was
developed By Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), as a water
sports complex in 1994.
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| Mussoorie
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Mussoorie
is located in the Garhwal hills. Due to its immense
natural beauty, Mussoorie is known as the queen of hill
stations. In 1820 Captain Young from the British army
was influenced by the beauty of this place and made
this place his residence. This marked the foundation
of a hill station called Mussoorie. The name, Mussoorie,
is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found
in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station
gradually developed as a center of education, business,
tourism and beauty.
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Mussoorie
is located at a height of 2,500 meters in the green Himalayan
range. Due to its location and beauty Mussoorie is considered
as the best hill station in the northern region. The modern
bungalows, malls and well laid gardens which are located on
the small hills around the area are enough to attract any
tourist. Mussoorie is an excellent respite for tourists and
people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the
plains. Nature has gifted Mussoorie everything which makes
a place beautiful. With the onset of summers tourists start
coming here
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| Attractions
of Mussoorie |
| Tibetan
Temple |
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This
temple is located in Happy valley area of Mussoorie. Both
Company gardens and Tibetan temple can be seen in one day.
They are located one kilometer from Lal Bahadur Shastri National
Administrative Academy. The Tibetan temple is evidence to
rich Tibetan cultural heritage. This temple is sure to attract
attention of tourists
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| Lake
Mist |
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This
place is seven kilometers on way to Kempty. Lake mist offers
a perfect resting place for tired and weary tourists. One
has to pay Rs. 25 to enter Lake mist. There are good accommodation
facilities here
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| Mussoorie
Lake |
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This
lake is located some seven kilometers on the highway to Dehradun.
The gateway of this lake appears to be welcoming tourists
from Dehradun. The entry charge to this lake is Rs. 15. One
can enjoy boating at this lake. One also gets a very good
view of the Dun Valley from this lake. The villages surrounding
Mussoorie can also be seen from here.
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| Lal
Tibba |
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This
place is highest point in Mussoorie. Lal Tibba is located
in Landour area which is the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie.
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| Gunhill
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Gunhill
is second highest point in Mussoorie. From Gunhill Mussoorie
appears to be changing colours every other minute. Each moment
a different scene appears before your eyes. There are many
shops on the hill top so one can have a small little picnic
here.
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| Municipal
Gardens |
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The
municipal or the Company gardens was previously (before independence)
was also known as Botanical gardens of Mussoorie. These gardens
were laid by famous geologist Dr. H. Fackner in the last century.
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| Kempty
Falls |
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Kempty
Falls are located 13 kms from Mussoorie. This place was developed
as a tourist destination by John Mekinan after 1835.
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| Attractions
From Mussoorie |
| Dhanaulti
(26 Kms.) |
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Dhanoulti
is located 25 kms from Mussoorie on Tehri-Mussoorie highway.
Here one has got good accommodation facilities. While going
towards Dhanoulti, there are lovely green forest of fur and
pine trees. These forests cover the Himalayan ranges lending
them an unparalleled beauty. The fresh air and lovely surroundings
fills you with enthusiasm and energy.
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| Surkhanda
Devi (35 Kms.) |
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This
place is 35 kms from Mussoorie. To access this place one has
to go till Khaddu Khal by vehicle and then cover 2 kms on
foot or on ponies.
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| Nagtibba
(48) Kms.) |
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55
kms from Mussoorie is very good place for trekking. Nag Tibba,
as it is called, is the highest place around Mussoorie. It
is surrounded by thick dense forests. The actual trekking
for Nag Tibba starts some 21 kms away from the place. The
34 kms journey from Mussoorie is done on Taxi or Bus and the
rest is covered on foot. This trek has its own charm and fun.
The trek starts at Thathyud. 7 kms from here there is the
forest departments rest house. To stay in the rest house reservations
have to be done with Divisional Forest officer, Mussoorie.
Note that there is no accommodation at Nag Tibba
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