Dehradun Hill Resorts

Enjoy an Incredible India holiday in Dehradun, a beautiful hill resort and capital of Uttaranchal, a state in North India.

Dehradun is known as a lovely hill resort where tourists come during the summer to avoid the hot plains and enjoy the green ambience of this hill station. You can see its scenic beauty on your Incredible India Holiday in Dehradun. Situated in the Dun Valley, which is part of the Gangs and Yamuna river system. Dehradun has a long history. The seventh Guru or religious leader of the Sikh community Guru Hari Rai, passed away in the 17th century, but his leadership did not pass on to his son Ram Rai. Ram Rai contested his being overlooked but was defeated. He left the Punjab and came to this beautiful hill resort and set up camp here. His 'Dehra' or camp led to the name Dehradun. Ram Rai was well received by the Raja of Garhwal who controlled the Dun Valley and was permitted to set up a Gurudwara or Sikh house of worship here, where prayers are offered even today.

Established as the summer residence of the Viceroy's Bodyguard during Briritsh times, many excellent educational institutions were set up in Dehradun, which you can on your Incredible India Holiday. Dehradun was also an important military training center. Some of the institutions you can see on your Incredible India holiday in Dehradun are The Forest Research Institute and the Wildlife Institute of India, famous for their beautiful grounds and collections of plants and animals from around the world. Military training institutes in Dehradun include the Indian Military Academy where young cadet officers are trained and the Rashtriya Indian Military College a residential military school.

Holiday Attractions in Dehradun:

The Forest Research Institute Dehradun, has a large and green campus. The grounds contain museums and collections of plants from India and around the world.

The Sericulture Institute in Dehradun offers fascinating insights into mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.

Gucchu Pani, also known as Robber's cave is a scenic holiday spot at a distance of 8 Kms from Dehradun.
Tapovan, located 5 kms from Dehradun is believed to be the spot where, the guru Dronacharya who taught the heroes of the Indian epic the Mahabharata, is believed to have performed penance for many years. The Sahastradhara, located 14 Kms from Dehradun, is famous for its sulphur springs.

The Rajaji National Park, is known for rare species of plants and wildlife, and is located 20 kms from Dehradun.

Kalsi, situated 50 kms from the hill resort of Dehradun has a rock inscription that dates back to the time of the Mauryan emperor Asoka.

Tapkeshwar Mahadev, located 6 kms from Dehradun, is a cave temple of Lord Shiva. According to legend, the God Shiva made milk flow from this cave for the son of guru Dronacharya, Asvathama.

Enjoy exploring the scenic beauty, heritage institutions and legendary sites of Dehradun on your Incredible India Holiday in this beautiful hill resort.