Dehradun

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Dehradun is the capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, near the Himalayan foothills. At its core is the 6-sided Ghanta Ghar clock tower. To the southwest is Paltan Bazaar, a busy shopping area. Just east is the Sikh temple Gurdwara Nanaksar, topped with ornate white and golden domes. In Clement Town to the city’s southwest, Mindrolling Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist center with shrine rooms in its Great Stupa.
In the city’s northwest, the over-100-year-old Forest Research Institute contains a large museum with sections including pathology and timber. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, nearby Tapkeshwar Mandir is a Hindu temple on the Asan River attracting many pilgrims, especially to its sacred cave. Farther northeast, a cold river stream flows through a natural cave formation known as Robber’s Cave (also called “Guchupani”). Northeast of the cave, deer and Indian antelope roam Malsi Deer Park, a popular picnic spot.
When to visit: Dehradun has moderate weather in winter (Dec–Feb) with cool evenings. Nov–Dec and Apr are the driest months. Temperatures rise over early summer (May–Jun), followed by heavy rainfall during monsoon season (Jun–Sep). The wettest months are Jul–Aug. Tapkeshwar Mela (Feb) is a big festival honoring Lord Shiva that takes place at the Tapkeshwar Mandir temple and its cave.

Tour to Dehradun

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₹9,999.00

Date

2021-06-26

Departure

Delhi, India

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