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Tapkeshwar
Tapkeshwar is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on the banks of a seasonal river. Here, water falls on a shivling drop by drop from a rock and hence the name Tapkeshwar. It is 5.5 km from the city bus stand and is situated in the Garhi Cantonment area.
Robbers' Cave
Robbers' Cave is 8 km away from the Dehradoon city bus stand and is an ideal picnic spot. Local bus service is available upto Anarwala village, from where the caves are only a kilometer away.
Tapovan
Tapovan is about 5 km from the city bus stand on the Dehradoon-Rajpur Road. The place is situated amidst beautiful surroundings and legend has it that Guru Dronacharaya underwent his penance here.
Malsi Deer Park
The Malsi Deer Park is a newly developed tourist spot at the foothills of the Shivalik range. The place is situated about 10 km from Dehradoon on the road leading to Mussorie. A mini-zoo with children's park and lovely natural surroundings make it an ideal sightseeing cum picnic spot.
Forest Research Institute
The Forest Research Institute here is the biggest forest based product-training institute in India. All Forest Officers in India are trained here.
Kalsi
Kalsi is a historical place with an Ashokan Pillar, which has inscriptions in Devanagari. An Ashokan rock edict built in AD 450 is also situated here.
There are a number of important institutions located in Dehradoon that provide different academic and research facilities. Some of them are the Anthropological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India, Survey of India, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Zoological Survey of India, Wildlife Institute of India, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, and Indian Military Academy.
Tourist Places Around Dehradoon
Chakrata
Situated at a distance of 93 km from Dehradoon, at an elevation of about 7000 feet above sea level, Chakrata is known for its serene environs and sylvan charm. However, Chakrata is restricted for foreigners.
Dakpathar
The Yamuna Hydel Scheme, Dakpathar, 45 km from Dehradoon, has emerged as a lovely tourist spot in the Western Doon valley. It encompasses lush green lawns and blooming gardens.
Sahastradhara
Sahastradhara is a cold sulphur water spring having high medicinal value. The dripping caves and a refreshing bath in the Baldi River rejuvenate the body and soul. The place is located 14 km from the Dehradoon city bus stand.
Lakshman Siddh
Lakshman Siddh is 12 km away from Dehradoon en route to Rishikesh. The road is motorable up to the temple. A large number of people visit this temple especially on Sundays. Legend has is that a saint underwent penance at this place.
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