The Clock Tower, also known as “ghanta ghar”, is a very famous tourist attraction. It was started in the year 1948 and completed in 1953. The highly respected Lal Bahadur Shastri inaugurated the monument. It was a famous landmark of the city and was built by the British before India gained its independence. The clock …
The Regional Science Centre at Vigyan Dham, Jhajra in Dehradun, is a newly established science park. It offers a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits and installations to educate people, especially children. It houses exhibits on nuclear power generation, robotics, cloud computing, carbon nanotubes and graphene and more. The Regional Science Centre covers an area …
Dehradun Zoo, formerly known as Malsi Deer Park, is located at the foothills of the Shivalik Mountains and is a zoological garden. It is a paradise for nature lovers as the beauty of this place is enhanced by the rich flora and fauna. The park is a great place to relax and get away from …
Located in the heart of Dehradun, Paltan Bazaar stretches for 1.5 km between the clock tower and the railway station. From local spices, sweets, and street food to goods like clothes, home appliances, and artifacts, this bustling market has it all. It is considered the main bazaar of Dehradun and is the best place to …
Mindrolling Monastery, also known as Buddha Temple Complex, was founded by Khochhen Rinpoche in 1965 in Clement Town, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Set amidst the serene foothills of the Himalayas, Mindrolling Monastery is one of the largest Buddhist centers in India, attracting thousands of visitors from across the country and abroad. The religious community complex has very …
The Tapkeshwar Temple, also known as the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is located 6.5 kilometres from Dehradun city centre. The Tapkeshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is very special for religious travellers compared to other sights in the city of Dehradun and cannot be missed on your Dehradun tour. This is one of the main attractions …
Amidst the lush green backdrop of the Shivalik Mountains, the highest point of Shimla, lies the Jakhu Temple, an ancient site dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. The Jakhu Temple houses the largest statue of Hanuman in the world, which can be seen from most parts of Shimla. It is located about 2 kilometers from …
In the heart of the ‘British Summer Capital’ – Shimla – lies The Ridge, the most photographed sprawling street on Shimla Mall Road. The Ridge offers everything from shops with exclusive artifacts to spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain ranges. Best known for its shopping and as the social hub of the city, the Ridge …
Sahastradhara literally means ‘thousandfold spring’. It is a popular attraction and famous for its medicinal and therapeutic value as its water contains sulphur. It is known for its grandiose splendour created by the many shimmering streams that cascade down the amazing karst limestone cliffs. The perfect time to visit Sahastradhara is during a rainstorm when …
Robber’s Cave, locally known as Gucchu Pani, is a river cave in the Himalayas, about 8 kilometers from Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This river cave is believed to be an abode of Lord Shiva and is very close to Sahasradhara or the ‘Thousand Springs’ in Uttarakhand. With its extraordinary underground springs of cold water, the cave provides …
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