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Dehradun

Beautiful city lies in the lap of Himalayas

Dehradun the beautiful capital of Uttarakhand

Dehradun is made up of two words “Dehra" + "Dun.” Dehra is derived from the word “dera”, meaning camp, and “doon” is a term for the valley that lies between the himalayas and the Shivalik.


      Country.         -         India
      State.             -         Uttarakhand
      District.          -         Dehradun 
      Founder.        -         1676
      Population.   -         5 lack around
      Language.     -         Gadwali, hindi


Dehradun, a beautiful city in Uttarakhand, is much less praised.  It is like a paradise.

It is one of the most beautiful cities in India.

After coming here, you will never feel like leaving here.

You can also call it the modern city of Uttarakhand

                  History of Dehradun!



1.  In ancient times, the name of this city was Dron Ashram because Guru Dronacharya came here in search of peace.

2.  It is said that King Ashoka also ruled in Dehradun.  His empire extended to Dehradun.  Its proof is still found there

3.   
But the credit of settling the present Dehradun is owed to 1 Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Ram Rai, because he made his camp from Punjab to Dehradun, due to which it was named Dehradun.

4.  It is said that the rulers of Garhwal used to rule in Dehradun.

But in 1804, Nepal's army attacked Garhwal and took Garhwal inside.

5.  And after that the British ruled here from 1815 to 1947.




                  Tourist Place of Dehradun
   
  1.  Sahastradhara :
    Sahastradhara meaning 'thousand fold spring' is popular for its ecstatic beauty and therapeutic value since its water contains Sulphur.
  2. Robber's Cave :  
    18 kilometers from Dehradun, the place is present and it is also known as Guchupani.This cave is 650 meters long and it is said that do not speak English, only the dacoits used to hide their belongings here.  Due to which the army could not come in this cave.Because of this its name Robber cave
  3. Lacchiwwla - 
    Lachhiwala is a picnic spot where a lot of people come after the poor.
  4. Har ki dun -
     Har Ki Doon is a very beautiful place where one has to go trakking.Pollution is not available here at all and due to the clean air, the environment here attracts tourists.
  5. Tapovan temple - 
  6. Paltan Bajar -
    Paltan Bazaar is a very big market in Dehradun.  Where clothes and other things are available very cheaply.And the ice cream here is very popular.
  7. Fun valley -
     Fun Valley is a water park located in Dehradun, the ship is very famous and everyone comes here to enjoy it.
  8. Malsi deer park (Dehradun zoo ) -
     Malsi Deer Park has been renamed as Dehradun Zoo.  This is a very beautiful zoo in Dehradun where a lot of deer are found.
  9. Tapkeshwar temple -
    Tapkeshwar Temple is a well known temple of Shiva Ji located in Dehradun. This temple is divided into two parts and the sea river passes between it
  10. Forest Research Institute -
    F R I as he name suggests.  It is the Forest Research Institute.  Many films were also shot here





Our review about you was this Dehradun Dehradun is a very beautiful tourist place and we have tried our best to give details of its beauty. Let's hope you like it 
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