Sights and landmarks in Dehradun

Sights and landmarks in Dehradun

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   Chetwoode Hall

   The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.

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   Clock Tower

   Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.

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   Kalsi

   Small town in the Dehradun District with ancient monuments such as the Edicts_of_Ashoka.

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   RIMC

   Rashtriya Indian Military College

   RIMC is one of the finest schools in India for training young men to become a part of the Indian Armed Forces.

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   Ram Rai Darbar

   Built by Guru Har Rai's son, it attracts many Sikh pilgrims from the nearby state of Punjab. Admission is free and non-Sikhs are welcome.

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   Robber's Cave

   Also known as Guchchu Pani

   Robber's cave is a beautiful picnic spot. On display here is one of nature's strange phenomena; a stream of water goes underground here and reappears a few metres away. The cave is surrounded by hills and is a beautiful getaway for those looking for peace and quiet of the hills.

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   Sai Darbar Temple

   This place of worship holds a high spiritual value, and is thus visited by tourists across the country.

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   Tapkeshwar Temple

   An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Tapkeshwar is on the banks of a rivulet.

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   The Forest Research Institute Museums

   Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind. Guided tours available. Admission free. Museum entry ₹25, covers 6 halls. Photography permitted in the compound but not in the museum halls.

   9AM-1PM and 2:30PM–5:30PM

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    The Kalinga War Memorial

    The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).

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    Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

    Another place worth a visit is the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. It is the best center on Himalayan geology in the country and has done some pioneering work in the field. A museum displaying the geological diversity of the sub-continent is the center of attraction here and a must see for all those visiting the institute.

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    The Char Siddhs

    Comprised of a group of four temples around Dehradun: Lakshman Siddh (along the Dehradun-Rishikesh road 12 km from Dehradun), Kalu Siddh (near Baniyawala), Manak Siddh (near Shimla Bypass Road) and Madu Siddh (near Premnagar). Small temples in scenic and as yet unspoilt locales. It is commonly believed that visiting all four Siddhs in a single day will fulfil a devotee's wishes.

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    Jaspal Rana Shooting Range

    Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun

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    Mindrolling Monastery

    A large Buddhist monastery in the Tibetan Nyingma tradition.

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    Tapovan

    According to legend, Guru Dronacharya did penance here.

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    The Gurkha Fort

    Tapovan Forest Area

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Dehradun (CC BY-SA 4.0).