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Overview
Dehradun is a hill resort in uttaranchal. A dream valley, Dehradun is set amidst the Shivaliks, Himalayas, Yamuna and Ganges. Needless to say there are many tourist attractions in Dehradun. A picture perfect place, Dehradun stands as a gateway to many other places like Haridwar, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Rishikesh, Yamunotri and Gangotri.
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Summary
The Official Survey of India is one of the most acclaimed Tourist attractions in Dehradun. Founded in 1767, this institute has determined the height of Mount Everest under Sir George Everest. Another institute that is also one of the most acclaimed tourist attractions in Dehradun is the Forest Research Institute located on Kaulagarh Road. The 6 museums present here display samples of the best flora and fauna found all over India. The Wadia Institute of Geology is also in Dehradun. It is a museum displaying rock samples, fossils semi precious stones and the geological diversity present in India.
The Tapeshwar Mahadev temple is one of the famous tourist destinations in Dehradun. It dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another temple to be visited here is the Lakshman Siddh temple. In Dehradun one can also visit the Tapovan, the place where Guru Dronacharya went under penance. Other famous tourist attractions in Dehradun are Robbers Cave, Rajaji National Park, Sahasthrdhara, Malsi Deer Park and the Shakya Center.
Dehradun is also highly acclaimed for the various institutes present here like the Survey of India, Anthropological Survey of India, Geological Survey of India, Zoological Survey of India, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Wildlife Institute of India, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Indian Military Academy and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing.
Add-on Facilities
While visiting the tourist places in Dehradun one can also enjoy various types of adventure sports like skiing in the tracks Dodital and Pindi Glacier that are present in Dehradun.
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