Nature-Friendly Tourist Destinations in Dehradun

Dehadrun is the capital city of UIttarakhand, locatedspecies include tigers, peacock and rabbits. The park
along the Doon Valley. It is nestled in the mountainalso comprises of a children's park surrounded by vast
ranges of the Himalayas in the north. Its serene andnatural sceneries. The clean environment makes it an
nature-friendly environment attracts large numbers ofideal picnic spot for families.
tourists every year.Robber's Cave - Guchhupani
Dehadrun is one of the oldest cities of India. It is alsoRobber's Cave is a blissful picnic spot where a cold
known as the "Adobe of Drona." It was named afterspring flows underneath the mountains of the
its chief district Dehra Dun. The city is located along theHimalayas. It is located 8 kms away from city Bus
northwestern side of the Gangetic plains, surroundedstand and 22 kms from Dehradun. A forest rest house
by Himalayan ranges in the north, Shivalik Hills at theprovides great accommodations for a green
south, River Ganga in the east and the River Yamunaenvironment. Caves can be access barefooted or
in the west.with gum boots.
Dehadrun is an important center during the period ofLachhiwala
Garhwal rulers. It is presently the home of manyLachhiwala is also a popular picnic spot located in the
educational and training institutes, and popular touristheart of Uttaranchal. It is 3 kms away from Doiwala
spots, in a natural and friendly landscape.and 22 kms from Dehradun. Tourists can enjoy the
Sahatradharaserenity and artistic beauty of the place without any
Sahatradhara means "a thousand fold springs." It is anpollution. Accommodations are located along the
ideal tourist spot that guarantees breathtaking views ofForest Rest House and surrounded by natural
the Baldi River and its caves. The place is located 11landscapes. The place is the best gift for your loved
kms from Dehra Dun.ones.
This lovely waterfall of about 9 meters has particlesBhagirathi Resort
forming and projecting ridges for a variety of caves.Bhagirathi Resort is the best place for swimming. The
Sahatradhara streams present a calm environmentspot is located at Selaqui just 18 kms along Chakrata
aside from its therapeutic value. A sulfur springRoad. The place is also popular for its artificial pools
possesses certain medicinal properties that can curehaving depths from 3 to 6 feet and waterslides and
skin infections.fountains. Tourists can view the breathtaking scenes
The place is best viewed during rainy seasonsof the Himalayan Mountain ranges.
because of the conversational violent flow of itsAsan Barrage Water Sports Resort
waters. The captivating scenery and vegetation makeAsan Barrage is a water sport resort developed by
it a dream destination of many tourists.Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in 1994. It is popularly
Malsi Deer Parkknown as the Dhalipur Lake. The resort is situated 43
Malsi Deer Park is a popular excursion spot located atKms from Dehradun, offering water boating, skiing,
the foothills of Shivalik range. This place iskayaking, rowing and canoeing activities. Migratory
approximately 10 kilometers away from Dehradun. It isbirds can also be seen in the vicinity during the winter
a mini zoological park acting as the home of theseason.
two-horned deer Neelgai, and birds. Other animal