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Places to Visit in Dehradun

Forest Research Institute

Forest Research Institute, one of the premier academic institutes in India, is a picture perfect tourist attraction. Sprawling over a plinth area of 2.5 hectares, with the outer Himalaya forming its backdrop, the building of the institute is the best example of Greco-Roman and Colonial architectural styles. Built in 1906, featuring architectural elements like Mughal towers, formed arches, the size of the institute campus is larger than the Buckingham Palace.

It is nurturing some of the best talents in the field of forestry research since the British era. The lush green campus of Forest Research Institute comprises of laboratories, libraries, herbariums and museum. Tourists who wish to explore the campus can take a guided tour.

Sahastradhara

Approximately 18 km from Dehradun, Sahastradhara, which is a small tourist attraction for caves and waterfalls, is a hub for travelers from all over India. Sahastradhara, literal meaning thousand fold of spring, is a large collection of water pools, where water drips from limestone stalactites, turning it to sulfur springs.

Taking a bath in Sahastradhara is considered as auspicious as the water contains some medicinal properties, which can heal anyone suffering from ailments like muscle ache, poor blood circulation, acne and even arthritis. Nearby Sahastradhara, there is a ropeway, which takes tourists to a high point from where they can relish the panoramic view of the nearby surroundings. Close to Sahastradhara, the Joyland Water Park is also a must visit.

Robber's Cave

One of the best places to go for sightseeing in Dehradun, Robber's Cave (locally known as Guchhupani) is a natural cave river formation. The place got its name from the facts that the cave was the hideout of robbers during the British rule. Here one can see water formations flowing through the caves. A fort like structure and a waterfall divide the Robber's Cave in two parts.

Also, Robber's Cave is famous for a strange natural phenomenon as per which, a stream of water appears then disappears underground, and potentially appears again after few yards. Calm, peaceful and an ideal spot for picnics; Robbers Cave is a popular tourist attraction of Uttarakhand. Go to Robbers Cave with family and friends together for a time in the great outdoors. There's always something new to learn and exciting to do.

Sai Darbar Temple

Located on Rajpur Road, about 8 kilometres from the Clock Tower and 1 kilometre from Rajpur Village, this quaint temple is a place for one and all. Every day you will witness several tourists and worshippers visiting the Darbar to pay their obeisance to Sai Baba and seek his blessings. It is a place that is free from any religious bias. You will notice a pure white marble idol of Sai Baba and other Gods at Sai Darbar.

The temple is well-known for its lovely surroundings and magnificent marble building. In the evenings, a prayer session takes place on the temple grounds. Sri Darbar Sai Mandir is a place to honour the saint Sai Baba of Shirdi, who taught and preached one thing- "Sabka Malik Ek," or "One God controls everything."

Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is crowded with devotees to pay their respects to Lord Shiva. Located on the bank of seasonal Asan River near Dehradun, Tapkeshwar Temple is known to have one of the oldest Shivling in the cave. The temple derives its name from the dripping of the water from the roof of the cave. The water from the river it sits beside enters the cave, which eventually drops off on the Shiv Ling.

As per the mythology, Guru Dronacharya, teacher of Pandavas and Kauravas, resided in the caves and meditated for a long time to gain knowledge and expertise in military acts such as archery. Also in the Drona Cave, Guru Dronacharya and his wife, Kripi, were blessed with a baby boy, Ashwathama, and milk started dripping from this cave owing to the powers of Lord Shiva for Ashwathama, who needed this milk.

Mindrolling Monastery

One of the six monasteries of the Nyingma school of Buddhism, Mindrolling Monastery, was built in 1965 by Khochhen Rinpoche. Located at a distance of 10 km from the Clement Town, Mindrolling Monastery offers an amazing view of the neighboring town. The monastery was built to renew the Mindrolling Monastery in India. Everything about the monastery is simply grand: at over 60m tall its Great Stupa is believed to be one of the world's tallest stupa and contains a series of shrine rooms displaying relics, murals, and Tibetan art.

Impressive 35 m high gold Sakyamuni Buddha Statue, dedicated to Dalai Lama, is presiding over the monastery. Few years after its formation, Mindrolling Monastery started expanding and today it is the largest Buddhist center in the world. All the masters, teachers, and followers of Nyingma lineage consider Mindrolling monastery as an inspiring example of the practice of profound Dharma of Vajrayana Buddhism.