Uttaranchal
Tourist Place in Dehradun
| Location: | Dehradun, Uttaranchal, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 45.5°C,16.7°C: Winter:23.6°C, 5.4°C |
| STD Code: | 0135 |
| Best Times: | November to December; April to July |
| Attractions: | The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple,Rajaji National Park,Sahasra Dhara |
| Language: | Garhwali,Hindi & English |
The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple
The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple is a very sacred and revered temple, which attracts a host of tourists and devotees. The temple is located in the heart of the city. This enchanting temple is definitely worth visiting. The Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple is an age-old temple, and it has a rustic charm to it. This pretty cave temple is located in the cantonment area of Garhi. It is situated near a river, which adds to the beauty of the temple. The cave which houses the temple is called as Drona Cave. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is thronged by his ardent devotees. You can see water trickling on the Shivlinga, owing to which the temple has been christened Tapkeshwar.
Rajaji National Park
This forest range is one of the finest ecological reserves in the valley of the Shivalik Mountain Ranges. It has quite a variety of flora and fauna. There is not only dense forest cover but also fine grass lands and this supports a large number of mammals of different species. The best season to go for a tour of the park is between Novembers to the middle of June. A safari through the park is going to be an experience for you.
Dakpatthar
Dakpatthar is noted for the magnificent scenic beauty surrounding it. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Dehradun
Sahasra Dhara
The Baldi River falls down from a height of 9mtrs. And the cave here offers a breathtaking sight. Many take bath at the Sulphur spring, which is believed to have healing properties.
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