Small town in the Dehradun District with ancient monuments such as the Edicts_of_Ashoka.
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Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun
An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Tapkeshwar is on the banks of a rivulet.
The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.
Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind. Guided tours available. Admission free. Museum entry ₹25, covers 6 halls. Photography permitted in the compound but not in the museum halls.
Also known as Guchchu Pani
Robber's cave is a beautiful picnic spot. On display here is one of nature's strange phenomena; a stream of water goes underground here and reappears a few metres away. The cave is surrounded by hills and is a beautiful getaway for those looking for peace and quiet of the hills.
Another place worth a visit is the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. It is the best center on Himalayan geology in the country and has done some pioneering work in the field. A museum displaying the geological diversity of the sub-continent is the center of attraction here and a must see for all those visiting the institute.