Dehradun
Dehradun City is from the oldest cities in India. Dehradun is a magnificent and charming city for honeymooners and adventurers. From Dehradun, you can reach the famous hill station of Mussoorie. Also, Dehradun is the way for the holy places of Rishikesh and Haridwar. This city is renowned for its climate and beauty of nature. This place remains open throughout the year for visitors. This city is the house of various mountains situated in the Himalayas. This city is the most beautiful and oldest in India. As per the Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama and his brother Lord Laxman did penance here for killing Ravana (The demon king).
Dehradun is now a very famous and essential tourist place according to the governments as well, which is rich by various educational institutions like Doon School Forest Research Institute, and Welham Schools for boys and girls. Other institutions of this city available over her as the ONGC and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Studies.
Tapovan Temple
Tapovan Temple is a beautiful and holy place situated on the bank of the river Ganga. This place located at a distance of 5 km from Dehradun Town. There are few histories available of the Ashram. This popular place for devotees, who come here to find inner peace. Many Hindu rituals are doing at this ashram. This place available throughout the year.
Tapovan Temple surrounded by greenery. It is a handy place for Yoga and meditation. The word Tapovan derived from two different words, that is Tapasya and Forest. This temple is well known for liberating the tension.
Robber’s Cave
Robber’s Cave is the perfect location to enjoy adventure life and thrills — this Cave located 8 KM from Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Robber’s Cave is very near to Sahasradhara. Sahasradhara has thousand-fold springs in Uttarakhand. The uniqueness of Robber’s Cave is the river is going middle of this cave, and this is ultimately nature created. Robber’s Cave is regularly visiting the place by tourists. Another name of this place is Guchhu Pani. Legends say that this is the home to Lord Shiva. The distance of Robber’s cave is 600 meters long, which divided into two parts.
Har ki Dun
Har ki Dun is a beautiful cradle shaped valley with natural beauty. This place one of the famous places for trekking in Uttarakhand. Another reference name of this place is “Valley of Gods.” This simplicity of this place is still untouched by time.
Sahastradhara
The famous attraction of the Sahastradhara is water has contained sulfur (Water drips from limestone stalactites). There are few names for this place like, ‘thousand-fold spring,’ ‘Sulphur Spring.’ This place is available for tourists throughout the year. During the rainy season, you will love to see the charming and beautiful waterfall. Sahastradhara is in the pretty town of Dehradun.
Lacchiwalla
Lacchiwalla is the famous picnic destination located in Dehradun. You can stay here, and get excellent service from attractive cottages and hotels.
Mindrolling Monastery
Mindrolling Monastery is not a tourist attraction, but this is the house of spirituality, established in 1676. There are various beautiful gardens, large areas, and a stupa situated in this monastery. That offers advanced Buddhist studies to monks.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie is the charming Hills station for nature lovers. This place located in Dehradun, in Uttarakhand. This city is the captivating paradise for honeymooners. Mussoorie is a beautiful place where has modern bungalows, beautiful gardens, and malls located on the hills around. This admirable breathing space for all people. Nature has gifted various things to Mussoorie, which makes this place more charming. Both the holy River Ganga and the Yamuna are visible in this place.
If flying is your dream, then you can enjoy paragliding in Mussoorie. The expert will give you complete information and training before they fly. This city is one of the best experiences of free light.
Below are the tourist places situated in Mussoorie:
Gun Hill
The adventure life in Gun Hill will make more memorable movements and offers beautiful views of the Himalayan Ranges.
Lal Tibba
Lal Tibba is the highest hill situated in Mussoorie. This hill is best for a view of the stunning and best sunrise.
The Mall
The Mall is a famous place for shopping in Mussoorie. This place is the heart of the city. From this hill, the peaks of Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Nanda Devi easily see.
Lakha Mandal
As per the Hindu Mythology, the legend says, Kauravas made a shellac house to burn the Pandavas alive here.
Camel’s Back Road
From Camel’s Back Road, you can enjoy Horse Riding, walking, and view of the beautiful sunset of Himalayas.
Kempty Falls
Kempty Falls is a gorgeous and famous waterfall located on the way of Yamunotri road which surrounded by the high mountains.
Jwalaji Temple
In the Jwalaji Temple, there is the idol of Mata Durga, situated in Benog Hill.
Company Bagh or Municipal Gardens
The Company Bagh or Municipal Gardens was known for Botanical Gardens in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie Lake
Mussoorie Lake is the artificial Mussoorie Lake. In this Lake, paddle-boats are available to enjoy the lake view.
Nag Devta Temple
From this temple, you can enjoy a charming view of Mussoorie and Doon Valley. This place is located 6km from Mussoorie.
Surkhanda Devi Temple
Surkhanda Devi Temple is the highest place in Mussoorie, located at the height of 3021 mt. This temple is a famous pilgrimage center.
Waterfalls
Mossey Falls, Jharipani Fall, Bhatta Fall are beautiful waterfalls in Mussoorie. Bhatta Fall is a natural created waterfall situated 8 km. from Mussoorie-Dehradun road. This waterfall is the perfect picnic spot for tourists.
How to Go:
- By Flight: Jolly Grant is the nearest airport from Dehradun.
- By Train: Dehradun Railways station is the nearest railway station for Mussoorie.
- By Road: There are various roadways available for Mussoorie.