Location
Dehradun is situated in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal around 235 km
from Delhi
Known as
A hill resort and the state capital of Uttaranchal.
Tourist Attractions
Tapkeshwar Temple, Santala Devi Temple
Shopping areas
Paltan Bazaar with its maze of streets and alleys, a fascinating market
close to the Clock Tower, Rajpur Road and the Ashley Hall region of Dehra
Dun.
Climate
Summers are hot and temperature ranges between 27° C to 41° C
while winters are more pleasant and may get cold as the temperature ranges
from 9° C to 27° C.
Best time to visit
April to August.
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About Dehradun
Welcome to the dream destination in the Doon Valley- Dehradun, the hill
resort in Uttaranchal state of India. Set amidst the Himalayas, Shivaliks,
Ganges and Yamuna, Dehradun is indeed a picture perfect hill resort.
Dehradun is the gateway to many other places of tourist interest like
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri. This
beautiful gift of nature is one most ideal hideout for the nature lovers.
Today, Dehradun has become home to many outsiders for the salubrious
climate it carries and the pleasant surrounding it offers.
Getting There
Air : The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant around 25
km away, on the outskirts of the town. There is a daily flight from here to
Delhi, which is the nearest international airport.
Rail : 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.
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Major Attractions in Dehradun
Tapkeshwar : This is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on the
banks of a seasonal river. Here, water falls on a Shivalinga drop by drop
from a rock and hence the name Tapkeshwar.
Robbers' Cave : It is located 8 km away from the city bus stand and
is an ideal picnic spot.
The Malsi Deer Park : This is a recently developed tourist spot at
the foothills of the Shivalik range and is situated about 10 km from
Dehradun on the road leading to Mussoorie. A mini-zoo with a children's park
and lovely natural surroundings make it an ideal sightseeing spot.
Location
It is located in the foothills of Himalayas in Uttaranchal.
Known for
For its natural beauty and pleasant climate
Tourist Attractions
Municipal garden,
Sports Activities
Horse Riding, Fishing, Skating, Trekking.
Shopping areas
the Tibetan Street Market,
Climate
Summer: 36 °C - 16.7 °C Winter: 23.4 °C - 5.2 °C
Best time to visit
April to June and again during September to November.
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About Mussoories
Mussoorie, queen of hill stations, is located in the Garhwal hills near
Dehradun and is blessed with immense natural beauty, Mussoorie got its name
from plants of 'Mussoorie', which were found in abundance here. This
beautiful hill station now has a well developed center of education,
business, tourism and beauty and also has the advantage of its closeness to
the major Hindu pilgrimages like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri,
Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Getting There
Air : The nearest Airport to Mussoorie is Jolly Grant which is 60
kms away from Mussoorie in Dehradun.
Rail : Mussoorie does not have a railhead of its own where the
overnight Mussoorie Express links Delhi to Dehradun, the railhead for
Mussoorie.
Road : The road network of the entire state is very convenient and a
good network of highways and national highways connects almost all the major
towns and cities. Delhi to Mussoorie is 290 km by road. Dehradun to
Mussoorie is 35 km
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Major Attractions in Mussoorie
Lal Tibba : This is the highest point in Musoorie which is located
in Landour area which is the oldest inhabited place in the city.
Gun Hill : Gunhill, second highest point in Mussoorie from where
Mussoorie appears to be changing colours every other minute. There are many
shops on the hill top so one can have a picnic here.
Municipal Gardens : The municipal or the Company gardens was also
known as Botanical gardens of Mussoorie before independence. These gardens
were laid by famous geologist Dr. H. Fackner in the last century.
Kempty Falls : Kempty Falls are located 13 kms from Mussoorie and
was developed as a tourist destination by John Mekinan after 1835.
