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GENERAL
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This old centre of the Raj
is situated in the broad Doon Valley between the Siwaliks and the front
range of the Himalaya. Dehra Dun is at the centre of a forest area and
the Forest Research Institute is here. The town is a major academic and
research centre and a base for the Indian Military Academy and the
Survey of India. There are also several prestigious boarding schools
including the Doon School, India's most exclusive private school.
Dehradun takes its name from the Hindi words, dera, which means camp,
and dun, valley. Famous for its educational institutions, the town has
one of the largest railway terminuses in North India. According to a
legend, Lord Shiva, the Hindu Destroyer of the Universe, stomped his
foot in anger in the Dun valley. Another lore has it that Lord Rama and
his brother, Laxmana, did penance here after killing Ravana, the King of Lanka
. During their exile, the five Pandavas lived in the Dun valley for a
short while. A rock inscription near Kalsi has led historians to believe
that Emperor Ashoka ruled over the area in the 4th century B.C.
SIGHTSEEING
 SAHASTRADHARA
About 14km from the city and is
famous for its natural beauty and medicinal waterfalls, Sahastradhara is
a very popular picnic and entertainment spot. There is also an
attractive little Shiva temple snuggling under an over-hanging cliff.
MALSI DEER PARK
This is located 8km away on the
road to Mussoorie. It has deer, neelgai and a variety of birds.
RAJAJI NATIONAL PARK
Consists of three sanctuaries,
namely Rajaji, Motickur and Chilla. It has elephant, leopard, sloth
bear, striped hyena, spotted deer and variety of birds.
ROBBER'S CAVE
Popularly known as Guchu Pani is a
picnic spot situated 8km away from the city.
 FOREST REASEACH INSTITUTE
One of the finest institutions in
the world. the FRI stands in extensive grounds amongst fine plantations
of many species of forest wealth. The institute maintains six museums,
covering various disciplines, which are open to public.
TAPKESHWAR TEMPLE
5.5km away from Dehra Dun is the
Tapkeshvar temple, a popular Hindu pilgrim centre and the venue of an
annual fair held on Shivratri, which celebrates Lord Shiva’s marriage
with Parvati. Cool sulphur springs around the temple make excellent
bathing spots for pilgrims
DAKPATHER BARRAGE
Constructed on the River Yamuna, is
surrounded by gardens and is a popular picnic spot.
WADIA INSTITUTE
OF GEOLOGY
Wadia Institute of Geology is the
best center on Himalayan geology, the Institute maintains a museum
displaying the geological diversity of the sub-continent.
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