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Ranikhet

Ranikhet, which means  Queen's meadow , gets its name from a local legend, which states that it was here, that Raja Sudhardev won the heart of his queen, Rani Padmini, who subsequently chose the area for her residence, giving it the name, Ranikhet, though no palace exists in the area. Ranikhet is a place related with the legends of Himalayas. Historical accounts tell us the Queen Padmini of Kumaon was enchanted by this tiny hill paradise. Ranikhet  is a  hill station  and  cantonment  town in  Almora district  in the Indian state of  Uttarakhand . It is the home for the Military Hospital,  Kumaon Regiment (KRC) and  Naga Regiment  and is maintained by the  Indian Army . Ranikhet has a cool climate all through the year and can be visited any time of the year. But the best time would be from February to November avoiding the heavy snow months. Summer months are perfect for Ranikhet tourism. Tourists can enj...
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Dehradun


Dehradun is the interim capital city of Uttarakhand, a state in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it lies 236 kilometres north of India's capital New Delhi and 168 kilometres from Chandigarh. During the days of British Raj, the official name of the town was Dehra.[4]
Dehradun is in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region. It is well connected and in proximity to Himalayan tourist destinations such as Mussoorie, and Auli and the Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Chota Char Dham.
Dehradun has earned the title of being Education hub of the state. As it is the home of prestigious educational institutes like Indian Army academy, Forest Research Institute, ONGC and many more.
There are various tourist sports, sacred temples, river canals and waterways in the city. Some of the popular tourist destinations of the city are Shastradhara, Tapkeshwar Mahadev, Gucchu pani(Robbers cave), Buddha temple, Malsi Deer Park, Dakk pathar,lacchiwala etc. Visiting the city you can also plan a trip to the queen of hills Mussoorie
Activities in Dehradun
Shopping: Dehradun is a shopper’s delight. There are plenty of markets, bazaars, shopping malls in Dehradun. Famous markets and malls in Dehradun are Paltan Bazaar, Indira Market, Pacific Mall and Cross Road Mall.  
Golfing: Dehradun is one of the few places in Uttarakhand where one can enjoy the sport of golf. There is a DSOI Golf Clubhouse located at Vijay Path whereas few mini Golf course is also available.
Cycling: Cycling is the perfect exercise to indulge in Dehradun. The mesmerizing weather of Dehradun is always encouraging to take up cycling. The city has perfect cycling tracks which start from Rajpur road and continues 20 km along the old Mussoorie Highway.
Dehra ‘The city of Joy’
Dehradun hosts some of the pompous religious fairs such as the Jhanda Fair, Tapkeshwar Fair, and the Laxmansidh Fair. The travellers can either enjoy a shopping spree at the elite shopping malls or choose to bargain at the lively Paltan Market and the Tibetan Market of Dehradun.
One can also visit the popular tourist attractions such as Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Auli, Kanatal, Rishikesh, and Haridwar that are located at a proximity to Dehradun. As the weather is always magical here you can plan a visit to Dehradun in any of the months. You can also travel in offseason to avoid traffic and rush.
Fairs in Dehradun
Dehradun also hosts some important fairs of the region like Jhanda Fair, Tapkeshwar Fair, Laxmansidh Fair, Bissau Fair, Mahasu Devta Fair, and the Shaheed Veer Kesri Chandra Fair. Trade Fairs are also organized here on the monthly basis, where you can buy exotic things belonging to different states of India within affordable prices.
•             It is an ideal weekend destination for tourists looking for a quick respite from their work schedule. Mussoorie is just 30 km from Dehradun which is a bonus.
•             If possible, avoid travelling in the monsoons season. Dehradun witnesses heavy and incessant rainfall during the monsoons.
•             Dehradun offers many picnic spots which can be enjoyed with family and kids.
What is Dehradun famous for?
Dehradun is famous among tourist as Historical, Picnic Spots, and Educational Institutes.
Dehradun is recommended as a destination for Couples, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Groups, Solo.

Dehradun is a popular destination for following activities/ interests - Business Hub, Char Dham Route, Christmas and New Year, Others, Shopping, Weekend Getaway.

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