Dehradun is the capital of Uttrakhand , it
is located at 230 kms from Delhi. Dehradun is surrounded by the Himalayas in the
north , Shivalik Hills in the south , the river Ganga in East & river Yamuna
in the west.
How Dehradun name originated
“Dera” means “Camp” & “doon” means “valley”. According to the legend Guru Ramrai , the seventh Guru of Sikh set up a dera (Camp) here , the place is very close to Dehradun Railway station. Some people relate it with Guru Dhronacharaya also.
A Brief History of Uttrakhand / Dehradun at a glance
• Uttrakhand was ruled by Kuninda Kingdom in around 200 BC.
• Later this region came under Katyuria’s.
• After the end of Katyuria’s rule, the region was divided into Kumaon which was ruled by Chand king & Garhwal by Panwar.
• In 1724 Hyderabad Nizam established Kumaon Regiment.
• For about two decades till 1815 it was under the Gorkhas.
• In 1815 Tehri Garhwal was established.
• In 1816 Except Tehri Garhwal , Uttrakhand was declared as non regulatory state & Tehri was handed over to King Sudarshan Shah.
• In 1857 Muncipal Corporation of Dehradun was formed.
• In 1859 King Sudarshan Shah died.
• The Forest research Institute (FRI) was established in 1906 by the British.
• In 1919, Narendra Shah shifted the capital from Tehri to a new town, which was named after him, Narendra Nagar.
• In 1930 Dehradun Radio Station started functioning which was closed during II World war.
• The IMA was established in 1932 by the British only.
• Manvendra Shah was the last ruling King of Garhwal Kingdom (1946–1948).
Places to Visit
Route 01 – On this route one can cover the following places:-
1. Lacchi wala :– It is about 22 kms from Dehradun on Haridwar /Rishikesh road. It comes under the forest reserve area , Forest rest house is also available for the tourists. It is an ideal place for picnic, especially in summers as one can enjoy the surroundings near the water body as well as have a splash in pool or river.
2. Lakshman Siddh :- It is situated 12 kms away from
Dehradun City on Haridwar / Rishikesh Road. It is believed that Lakshman
had penance (Tapasiya) for killing the Ravana , hence this place is
known as Lakshman Siddh.
One can spend hours in the calmness of silence. The temple is surrounded by
forest.
There is Akhand Dhuni where ever day Hawan is performed. Two Rudraksh trees
are also there.
The main Prasad of the temple is Jaggery . In every last Sunday of April the
temple committee conducts a huge Bhandara.
3. Sahastradhara :- It means “thousand fold springs” an ideal place for picnic. There are three caves known as Shiva Cave , Parvati Cave & Inderesh Cave opposite to Baldi river. The way to Shiva’s cave is very slippery.
It is also famous for Cold sulphure springs where visitor
take bath which helps in curing the skin infection. It contains Medicated /
Therapeutic properties.
It can be visited at any time but the best time to visit is during rainy
season when the streams appear of a gushing torrent.
4. Tapovan :- There is a Dronacharya Ashram. According to
legend Dronacharya had done penance here. The ambience in and
around this holy place is so divine that it sooths all the sorrow.
5. Kalinga war Memorial :- It is the only martyr memorial of
its kind in history where victorious army built the memorial on the bank of
river Rispana in memory of General GILASPY with other army men as well as Gorkha
General BALBHADRA THAPA their adversary to pay tribute to their courage
jointly.
6. Kalinga Fort :- Kalinga fort was known as Nalapani fort
also. In 1814 the battle of Nalapani which took place between Gorkha Army &
British Army. In this battle women & childen joined hand in fighting along
with the Ghorkha Army against British Army. The British general GILASPY lost his
life on 31st oct. 1814 with fellow military men. The most of the fort part was
damaged during the war , gradually it was damaged. The only left over thing is a
broken Trishul. Now a new monument has been built by authorities.
How Dehradun name originated
“Dera” means “Camp” & “doon” means “valley”. According to the legend Guru Ramrai , the seventh Guru of Sikh set up a dera (Camp) here , the place is very close to Dehradun Railway station. Some people relate it with Guru Dhronacharaya also.
A Brief History of Uttrakhand / Dehradun at a glance
• Uttrakhand was ruled by Kuninda Kingdom in around 200 BC.
• Later this region came under Katyuria’s.
• After the end of Katyuria’s rule, the region was divided into Kumaon which was ruled by Chand king & Garhwal by Panwar.
• In 1724 Hyderabad Nizam established Kumaon Regiment.
• For about two decades till 1815 it was under the Gorkhas.
• In 1815 Tehri Garhwal was established.
• In 1816 Except Tehri Garhwal , Uttrakhand was declared as non regulatory state & Tehri was handed over to King Sudarshan Shah.
• In 1857 Muncipal Corporation of Dehradun was formed.
• In 1859 King Sudarshan Shah died.
• The Forest research Institute (FRI) was established in 1906 by the British.
• In 1919, Narendra Shah shifted the capital from Tehri to a new town, which was named after him, Narendra Nagar.
• In 1930 Dehradun Radio Station started functioning which was closed during II World war.
• The IMA was established in 1932 by the British only.
• Manvendra Shah was the last ruling King of Garhwal Kingdom (1946–1948).
Places to Visit
Route 01 – On this route one can cover the following places:-
1. Lacchi wala :– It is about 22 kms from Dehradun on Haridwar /Rishikesh road. It comes under the forest reserve area , Forest rest house is also available for the tourists. It is an ideal place for picnic, especially in summers as one can enjoy the surroundings near the water body as well as have a splash in pool or river.
Lachchhi Wala
Lakshman Siddh
Lakshman Siddh Temple
Lakshman Siddh Temple
Way to Lakshman Siddh Temple
Lakshman Siddh - Akhand Dhuni
Lakshman Siddh - Akhand Dhuni
3. Sahastradhara :- It means “thousand fold springs” an ideal place for picnic. There are three caves known as Shiva Cave , Parvati Cave & Inderesh Cave opposite to Baldi river. The way to Shiva’s cave is very slippery.
Sahastradhara - Shiva Cave (Inside View)
Sahastradhara - Parvati Cave
3. Sahastradhara - Indresh Cave
Way to Caves opp. Baldi river
Sahastradhara
Way to Sahastradhara
Tapovan - Dronacharya Ashram
Tapovan - Dronacharya temple inside the
ashram
Tapovan
Tapovan
Kalinga war Memorial
Way to Kalinga Fort
Kalinga Fort
Kalinga Fort -- only left over thing is a broken
Trishul
Tibten Settlment colony at Nalapani , on the way to
Kalinga Fort
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