Dehra Dun, the Capital of Uttaranchal Which offers open spaces, fresh clean environment, temperate climate, casual lifestyle and very low crime rate makes it an ideal destination for Indian students, particularly those seeking higher professional education. Imagine a city that combines these qualities with the cosmopolitan style of the great cities of India. A city that blends heritages with a vibrant youth culture and a thriving artistic community.

Dehra Dun’s efficient and inexpensive public transport system will take you to most places around the city, although there is nothing like exploring a city on foot to help you get your bearings. Dehradun is famous for some private & govt. organization like Indian Military Academy, RIMC F.R.I only one in India, O.N.G.C. the biggest organization of Oil Exploration.
 

Some Famous Places in Dehradun are:-

Tapkeshawar Temple

Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple is an ancient place of worship and is situated on the banks of a rivulet, in the Garhi Cantt. Area, 5.5 Kms from the city bus stand, the temple is well connected by road.

It is named Tapkeshwar as water droplets, originating from a rock, fall on the Shivling placed in the shrine. People in large numbers participate in the fair organized on the occasion of Shivratri and pay their obeisance to the deity.

Chandrabani

Situated 7 kmS. from Dehradun , on the Dehradun- Delhi road is the famous temple of Chandrabani (Gautam Kund). According to the mythological beliefs, this spot was inhanited by Maharshi Gautam , his wife and daughter Anjani who are widely worshipped by temple.

Forest Research Institute

7kms. from clock Tower , the Forest Research Institute on the dehradun- Chakrata motaable road is the biggest forst based training institute in India. Most of the forest officers are product of this insitute . the F.R.I. with its majestic building also houses a Botanical Mueseum.

Indian Military Academy Situated 8 kms. on Dehradun - Chakrata road and 3 kms. beyond F.R.I. ( Dehradun ) is a premier training institute for Army officers.

Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park was founded in 1966 and spreads over an area of 820 sq.kms, the park with it’s magnificent ecosystem, is nestled in the lush valley of Shivalik ranges.

It represents the flora of several zones of the forest, reverine, broad leaf mixed forest, chirpine forest, scrub land and grassy pasture lands. There are 23 species of mammals and 315 of avi-fauna here.

The Rajaji National Park is named after Late Shri C.Rajgoplalachari, popularly known as Rajaji. Best Tourist season is between November to mid June.