DEHRADUN
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Nestled in the wild and thickly forested valley of the shivalik ranges , Dehradun
is known for its salubrious climate .Its proximity to mussorie is an added attraction .
HOW TO REACH THERE ?
Nearest airport is jolly grant : 24 km
Deharadun is well connected by trains to major Indian cities .
PLACES OF INTEREST
- FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Established by the British in the early years of this century the institute is one of the finest of
its kind in the world . Across the six galleries of its museum are laid out some of the best collections
of specimens of flora and fauna.
- WADIA INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN GEOLOGY
A museum containing rock samples , semi-precious stones and fossils is the center of attraction.
- ROBBER'S CAVE
Popularly known as Gucchu Pani , it is situatd 8 km from Dehradun .The cave is a picnic spot ,surrounded by hills .
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