Location: In the north Indian state of Uttranchal about 250
Km from Delhi Capital of India.
Main Tourist Attractions: Robber's cave, Sahastradhara, Chandrabani, Santala Devi Temple, Rajaji National Park, Forest Research Institute, Malsi Deer Park
Best Time To Visit: Any time of the year
Nearby Tourist Destinations: Haridwar, Nainital, Mussoorie,
Garhwal Himalayas.
Major Tourist Attractions
Deers Park
About 10 kms. from Dehradun, a beautifully developed tourist spot
lying at the foot hills of the Shivalik range while going to Mussoorie.
Malsi Deer Park is a mini-zoological park comprising of a children's
park enveloped by beautifulm natural surroundings.
Sahastradhara
Alongwith the attractive environs the availability of refreshments
makes the place an ideal sight seeing cum picnic spot. Sahastradhara
Sahastradhara is a cold sulphur wate spring, with hing medicinal
value. The Baldi river and the caves provide a breathtaking view.
Situated 14 kms. from the city bus stand , and connected by a regular
bus service and private taxies, this is an ideal place for family
picnics
Tepkeshwar Temple
The temple is situated on the banks of a rivulet, in the Garhi Cantt.
Area 5.5 kms. from the city bus stand, the temple is well connected
by road. It is named Tepkeshwar as water droplets, originating form
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.
Kalinga Monument
Located on the right side of the Dehradun- Sahastradhara route,
the kalanga monument recalls the story of the bravery of an 180
year old battle between the British and the Gokhas, perched on hill,
1000 feet over the banks of river Rispana, the monument represents
the history of the rulers of Garhwal.
Chandrabani
Situated 7 kmS. from Dehradun , on the Dehradun- Delhi road is the
famous temple of Chandrabani (Gautam Kund). According to the mythological
beliefs, this spot was inhanited by Maharshi Gautam , his wife and
daughter Anjani who are widely worshipped by temple. It is believed
that the daugher 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 the holy Kund. 2 kms.
away from the main raod , located in the midst of Shivalik hill,
the place is a beautifl tourist spot.
Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)
An ideal place for a picnic , Robber's Cave , is just 8kms. away
from the city Bus Stand . Lachhiwala 3 kms. from Doiwala and 22
kms. from Dehradun , on the Haridwar-Rishikesh road , is Lachhiwala.
The serene and blissful spot is famous for is picnic spotsl.. The
place also provides accommodation ot the tourists in the forest
Test House nestled in the greenery.
Sai Darbar
Situated 8 kms. along the Clock Tower on Rajpur Roadm is the Sai
Darbar temple. This

place
holds a high cultural and spirital value and is visited by tourist
form across the country and foreigners as well. Tibetan Temple Situated
on Rajpur Road near the Sai Darbar is a huge and colourful temple
of Lord Budha.
Tapovan
Approximately, 5 kms.from the city bus stand on the Dehradun - Rajpur Road ,
this place is situated in beautiful surroundings. Legend has it that guru dronacharya
had done penance in this area.
Santaula Devi Temple
About 15 kms .from the dehradun to reach the famous temple of santuala
devi ,one can Utilize the bus facilities till jaitanwala ,then it
is a 2 kms. drive to punjabiwala bya Jeep or any light vehicle and
further it is a 2 kms .trek from punjabiwala to the temple The temple
stands as a symbol of the faith people have in the temple and has
great Cultural and religious significance .
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant around 25 km away, on the outskirts of the town.
Train : Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway line with direct trains to almost all the metropolitan cities of India and some important tourist destinations in Uttaranchal.
Road: Dehradun is well connected to other cities of Uttaranchal
and Delhi with regular bus services.