Apart from capturing the moments of awesome natural beauty of Dehradun, tourists to this hill station can find a number of notable places to visit. The natural surroundings are perfect for some exciting trekking expeditions and adventure sports like mountain climbing and rock climbing; however for those who want to have a calm holiday, spending the days by sightseeing is a lucrative option and opportunities for which can be found in plenty.
The sightseeing places consist of war memorials, forts, museums and temples. Weaved intricately in the history of the place, all of them are great contributors in making Dehradun famous as a hot tourist destination. The places worthy of a visit include The Museum, the Gurkha Fort, Clock Tower, Ram Rai Gurudwara, Tapkeshwar Temple, Tapovan, Sai Darbar Temple, Jaspal Rana Shooting Range, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Tiger View Jungle Camp and RIMC Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology.
However there are certain places which deserve a special mention. Among them the first in importance is the Kalunga War Memorial. This war memorial was built by the British as a mark of respect towards their enemies, the Gorkhas. This is one of its kinds in the entire world.
The next important place is a renowned Buddhist Monastery named Mindrolling Monastery. This is followed by the Chetwoode Hall which is a fine museum and houses military artifacts dating back to the 20th century.
If you are in mood of a picnic, then there are two fine places in Dehradun. One is Sahastradhara Spring and the other Robber’s Cave also known as Guchu Pani. The water of Sahastradhara Spring consists of sulphur and is believed to have medicinal values. It is situated 14 kilometers away from Dehradun, while Robber’s Cave is located at a distance of eight kilometers from the city centre.
The sightseeing places consist of war memorials, forts, museums and temples. Weaved intricately in the history of the place, all of them are great contributors in making Dehradun famous as a hot tourist destination. The places worthy of a visit include The Museum, the Gurkha Fort, Clock Tower, Ram Rai Gurudwara, Tapkeshwar Temple, Tapovan, Sai Darbar Temple, Jaspal Rana Shooting Range, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Tiger View Jungle Camp and RIMC Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology.
However there are certain places which deserve a special mention. Among them the first in importance is the Kalunga War Memorial. This war memorial was built by the British as a mark of respect towards their enemies, the Gorkhas. This is one of its kinds in the entire world.
The next important place is a renowned Buddhist Monastery named Mindrolling Monastery. This is followed by the Chetwoode Hall which is a fine museum and houses military artifacts dating back to the 20th century.
If you are in mood of a picnic, then there are two fine places in Dehradun. One is Sahastradhara Spring and the other Robber’s Cave also known as Guchu Pani. The water of Sahastradhara Spring consists of sulphur and is believed to have medicinal values. It is situated 14 kilometers away from Dehradun, while Robber’s Cave is located at a distance of eight kilometers from the city centre.