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Uttrakhand

Dehradun

IMA Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and is the most preferred destination of the Indians. It is a beautiful valley that is popular for its adventure, spiritualism and the beautiful nature that the place is blessed with.

Beautiful view of the valley from the Hills of Mussoorie.

It was Founded by Sikh Guru Ram Rai ji, who came to Dehradun in 1676 and stayed in the  the religious camp established by him: a “dera”, or camp, in the”Doon ” valley  and the place got its name ‘ Dehradun ‘in which Dehra means Dera and Doon means Valley.

Doon School

Dehradun is the educational hub of India and is home to some of the very popular schools and colleges. Doon School, Welham Girls School, Rashtriya Indian Military College and the Forest Research Institute are some of the famous educational institutes prevalent in the region.

Talking about the weather, that Doon people  boast about, it can literally rain any moment. And you can see one side of the road wet with the shower and
the other one dry, You would never find it too hot here. Winters would be amazing, chilly winds, long drives, and all that calmness. The nights maybe chilly, but then winter mornings here are awesome, the sun would shine bright. One can easily layback in their verandah enjoy the food or the evening tea . In summers, well the temperature would never go above 30-35 deg.

Paonta Sahib ,situated in Himachal Pradesh is an hour drive from the City.

Mussorie and Dhanaulti Sahastradhara, buddha temple or rishikesh and haridwar, there are a lot of places to  explore which are just an hour’s drive from the city, like Paonta sahib (The birthplace of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji, the eldest son of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.)

It is all really close to the nature and very less commercialized.You can visit Shhastradhara, which is a great scenic spot, Tapkeshwar temple of Lord Shiva, Santaula devi temple

Forest Research Institute

Some interesting facts:

  • Dehradun is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located between the rivers Ganga and Yamuna. The city is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and known for its beautiful landscape.
  • The Guru of Kauravas and Pandavas and Dronacharya, has meditated and lived here for a long period, well it’s a belief.
  • Is the Litchi capital of India.The city and its surrounding areas offer just about the right climate for bumper Litchi crops. You may also find some pristine tea gardens across the Doon valley.
  • DOON SCHOOL which is rated among the best school in India, and is almost 75+years old.
  • Forest Research Institute,the premier institute in the field of forestry is located there and is also a place where you can spend a day with friends or family clicking beautiful memories.
  • IMA (Indian Military Academy) is the place where every year many Indian Army cadets come for their initial training of developing a career as Indian Army soldiers. They groom men really well.
  • Dehradun is known for special variety of Basmati rice and Lychees.Dehradun is covered with Lychee trees. 

Best place for primary & higher education in india…

1-Indian Military academy.

2-ONGC headquarter.

3-Survey Of india head quarter.

4-Indias famous Forest research Institute.

5-Wadia Himalayan bhuvigyan kendra.

6- University of Petrolium & Energy studies.

7-DRDO,Ordinance factory..

8-Beautiful Hill mussourie & ITBP training centre mussourie.

Writing all this makes me nostalgic! A lot to say about this city…. which cannot be explained in words…..As it is my Maternal home ,we used to visit Dehradun every year in our winter vacations and stayed for a whole lot of days ,use to enjoy the calmness of the City , the Bun samosa ,spicy Tibetan noodles,the lucious litchies and the delicacies prepared by my Grandma and how can I forget the special Rusks of Dehradun the Sunrise Rusks i can still feel the aroma of those freshly baked Rusks .Those were the good old days …

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Mussoorie

Being at an average altitude of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Splendid snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south. The highest point is Lal Tibba with a height of over 2,290 metres (7,500 ft).Mussorie also has the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, the premier training institute for officers of the Indian Administrative Service (I.A.S) and other civil services.Mussoorie is situated in the district Dehradun in the state of Uttarakhand. Around 35 kilometers away from the district. The proud Himalayas stand on either side of the town, offering spectacular views.

The famed author, resides in Mussoorie. Every Saturday, the man visits the Cambridge Book Depot on the Mall road.

Things to do :

So start your day with a long stroll in the market of mussorrie filled with varied handicrafts and the tibetan retreats,where you can fill your bags with lots and lots of goodies ,and if you are lucky you may also get a chance to meet one of the most renowned Indian authors, Ruskin Bond, wandering in the streets. My kids are a big fan of Ruskin Bond and wanted to meet him personally ,but had to return back, only with few of his marvels that we purchased from the famous Cambridge book depot.

Kalsang Mussoorie

Do not forget to visit The Kalsang restaurant to enjoy authentic Tibetian and chinese Dimsums.

Some interesting facts:

  • The name of Mussoorie derives from the Mansur shrub, common in the Himalayan foothills.
  • When Dalai Lama came to India Mussoorie became his first home after his escape from Tibet.
  • The people who live here are mostly Garhwalis ,language spoken here is Garhwali and Hindi.
  • Mussoorie is the favorite tourist place for Nehru family and they visit Mussoorie quite frequently and used to stay in Savoy hotel.

Famous Tourist spot:

  1. Landour
  2. Lal tibba
  3. Mall road
  4. Kempty falls
  5. Gun Hill
Kempty falls

The best time to visit Mussoorie is during summers as it offers an excellent respite from the scorching summer heat. The months of April, May and June witness the peak season owing to the pleasant climate while those looking forward to see snowfall should visit Mussoorie during winters.Avoid visiting in monsoons as The monsoons may deter your sightseeing plans.

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