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Adventure Tourism India Offers a wide range of adventure sports for tourists. Trekking and Skiing in the Himalayas, White Water Rafting on the Ganges and Beas, Camel and Jeep safaris in the deserts of Rajasthan, Paragliding in Himachal, Watersports in Goa and Scuba Diving in Lakshadweep and Andaman are just some of the options available to the adventure seeking tourists. The perennial challenge of the Himalayas for mountaineers. Coniferous forests and flower meadows welcome the trekker. And the rapids of snow-fed rivers are ideal for white water rafting. Lakshadweep offers excellent wind surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons which surround each island.
Adventure Activities
- Mountaineering in India
- Trekking in India
- Camping in India
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Adventure Tours
- The Call of Himalayas
- Rajasthan Aravali Trekking
- Ladakh Trekking Tours
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Trekking Tours in India
- The Khatling Sahasratal Trek
- Dehradun-Kempty Falls Trek
- Rishikesh-Gopeshwar Trek
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Rajasthan Tours
- Rajasthan Cultural Paradise
- Rajasthan Luxury Tours
- Camel Safari Tour
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South India Tours
- Deccan The Historical India
- Kerala with Karnataka
- South India Spice Coast
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Ladakh & Kashmir Tours
- Ladakh Intensive Tour
- Ladakh with Golden Temple
- Kashmir - Ladakh with
Golden Triangle

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India Travel Guide
- Andhra Pradesh Travel Guide
- Delhi Travel Guide
- Goa Travel Guide
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Indian Cities
- Ahemdabad
- Allahabad
- Aurangabad
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About Himalayas
- History of Himalayas
- Climate of Himalayas
- Rivers of Himalayas
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North India Himalayas
- Leh - Ladakh Tourism
- Kumaon Tourism
- Garhwal Tourism
- Lahaul & Spiti Valley
Eastern Himalayas
- Sikkim Tourism
- Bhutan Tourism
- Tibet Tourism
- Nepal Tourism
Wildlife Tours in India
- Wildlife in India
- Rajasthan Wildlife Tour
- North India Wildlife Tour
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Wildlife Parks in India
- Bandhavgarh National Park
- Corbett National Park
- Ranthambore National Park
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Wildlife Resorts in India
- Tiger Den, Bandhavgarh
- The Bagh, Bharatpur
- Corbett Hideway, Corbett
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Pilgrimage Tours
- Chardham Tour
- Mata Vaishno Devi Tour
- Sri Amarnath Yatra
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Dehradun Travel Guide


Dehradun Travel, Garhwal TourismNestled in the mountain of the Himalaya, Dehradun in one of the odlest cities of India. Also known as the Abode of Drona , Dehradun has always been an important centre of the Garhwal rulers which was captured by the British . the headuarters of many National Institute like ONGC , Servey of India , I.I.P. etc. are located in the city . Dehradun has a string of premier educational institutes like the forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian Military College and the Indian Milirary Academy.

It is favoured tourist destination as it attracts tourists, piligrims and enthusiasts From various walks of life to its serene environs. Add to this the abundance of special Basmati rice, tea and leechi gardens which contribute in turning the city into a paradise.

Some facts about Dehradun
Area : 300 Sq. kms.
Altituede : 640 mts. (2100 ft)
Season : Ideal round the year

Accessibility:

Air :
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant , 24 kms. from Dehradun.

Rail :
Dehradun is a terminus of the Northern Railway.

Road :
Dehradun is well connected to all parts of the country.


PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST

Dehradun Travel, Garhwal TourismTepkeshwar Temple
The temple is situated on the banks of a rivulet, in the Garhi Cantt. Area 5.5 kms. from the city bus stand, the temple is well connected by road. It is named Tepkeshwar as water droplets, originating form a rock, fall on the Shivling placed in the shrine. People in large numbers participate in the fair organised on the occasion of Shivratri and pay their obeisance to the deity.

Malsi Deer Park
10 kms. from Dehradun , enroute Mussoorie is situated a beautifully developed tourist spot lying at the foot hills of the Shivalik range. Malsi Deer Park is a mini-zoological park comprising of a children's park enveloped by beautifulm natural surroundings.

Alongwith the attractive environs the availability of refreshments makes the place an ideal sight seeing cum picnic spot. Sahastradhara Sahastradhara is a cold sulphur wate spring, with hing medicinal value. The Baldi river and the caves provide a breathtaking view. Situated 14 kms. from the city bus stand , and connected by a regular bus service and private taxies, this is an ideal place for family picnics.

Kalanga Monument:
Located on the right side of the Dehradun- Sahastradhara route, the kalanga monument recalls the story of the bravery of an 180 year old battle between the British and the Gokhas, perched on hill, 1000 feet over the banks of river Rispana, the monument represents the history of the rulers of Garhwal.

Laxaman Siddh:
12 kms. away from Dehradun , towards Rishikesh is a famous temple known as the Laxaman Siddh , Legend has it that a sage underwent penance over here. Due to easy accessibility the temple is visited by a large number of the people especially on Sundays.

Chandrabani:
Situated 7 kmS. from Dehradun , on the Dehradun- Delhi road is the famous temple of Chandrabani (Gautam Kund). According to the mythological beliefs, this spot was inhanited by Maharshi Gautam , his wife and daughter Anjani who are widely worshipped by temple. It is believed that the daugher of heaven Ganga had manifested herself on this spot which is now popularly known as the Gautam Kund. Every year devotees, in large numbers , take a dip in the holy Kund. 2 kms. away from the main raod , located in the midst of Shivalik hill, the place is a beautifl tourist spot.

Sai Darbar:
Situated 8 kms. along the Clock Tower on Rajpur Roadm is the Sai Darbar temple. This place holds a high cultural and spirital value and is visited by tourist form across the country and foreigners as well. Tibetan Temple Situated on Rajpur Road near the Sai Darbar is a huge and colourful temple of Lord Budha.

Robber's Cave (Guchhupani):
An ideal place for a picnic , Robber's Cave , is just 8kms. away from the city Bus Stand . Lachhiwala 3 kms. from Doiwala and 22 kms. from Dehradun , on the Haridwar-Rishikesh road , is Lachhiwala. The serene and blissful spot is famous for is picnic spotsl.. The place also provides accommodation ot the tourists in the forest Test House nestled in the greenery.

Forest Reasearch Institute
7kms. from clock Tower , the Forest Research Institute on the dehradun- Chakrata motaable road is the biggest forst based training institute in India. Most of the forest officers are product of this insitute . the F.R.I. with its majestic building also houses a Botanical Mueseum. Indian Military Acadeny Situated 8 kms. on Dehradun - Chakrata road and 3 kms. beyond F.R.I. ( Dehradun ) is a premier training institute for Army officers.
The academy has the following places of tourist interest. 1. Museam 2.Library war memorial arms and ammunition shooting demonstration room & Frima Golf Course [18 HOLES]

TAPOVAN
Approximately, 5 kms.from the city bus stand on the Dehradun - Rajpur Road ,this place is situated in beautiful surroundings. Legend has it that guru dronacharya had done penance in this area.

SANTAULA DEVI TEMPLE:
About 15 kms .from the dehradun to reach the famous temple of santuala devi ,one can Utilize the bus facilities till jaitanwala ,then it is a 2 kms. drive to punjabiwala bya Jeep or any light vehicle and further it is a 2 kms .trek from punjabiwala to the temple The temple stands as a symbol of the faith people have in the temple and has great Cultural and religious significance .

BHAGIRATH RESORT:
An 18kms. drive along the chkrata road ,bhagirathi resort at selaqui ,dehradun Lends a breath -taking spectacle of the himalaya ranges. The resorts lures the tourists With its tranquil swimming pool ,water slides and fountain .against the backdrop Of the mountain ranges ,the resort is an ideal tourists spot.

WADIA INSTITUTE:
5 kms .uphil from the clock tower ,on general mahadev singh road is situated the wadia institute which institute which houses a unique museum of the uttrakhand glaciers.


The Zooligical Survey of India:
Founded in 1916 the Zooligical Survey of India, 5 kms. away of kaulagarh road, a department under the Ministry of Enviroment and Forests, and Forests, is a premier Nastional Institute exploring the faunal diversity of the country. It undertakes surveys in all the bniogeographic zones to collect. Identify. Collate and inventories faunal diversity of our country. The museum of this institute has a variety of Himalayan faunal diversity.

Fairs and Festivals:
Jhanda Meal March/April
Tapkeshwar Meala Shvaratri
Laxaman Sidh Mela April
Chadarbani Mela April

Banks:
State Bank of India, Dehradun.
Allahabad Bank, Clock Tower.
Bank of Baroda, Astley Hall.
Bank of India, Rajpur.
Central Bank of India. Astely Hall,
Oriental Bank of Commerce, Rajpur Road,
Punjab Nationla Bank, Paltan Bazar,
Punjab & Sind Bank, Arhat Bazar. ( Foreign Exchange Facility)

Railways:
Dehradun is the terminus of Northern Railway.
Working hours of Computerised Reservation office at Dehradun: weekdays 08.00 to 20.hours .Sundays 08.00 to 14.00 hours . enquiry -Reservation. Ph; 622233/131

EXCURSIONS
Mussoorie
MussoorieTravel, Garhwal Tourism38 kms . from Deharadun is Murroorie with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill station. It offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east and the Doon valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the South, creating an almost serene atmosphere for the tourists.

Murroorie was discovered by Captian Young, an adventurous military officer in 1827. He was lured by the extraordinarily beautiful ridge and laid the foundatation of it. Mussoorie is also a Gateway to the 'Gangotri' shrines.




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People & Tribes of Himalayas


People of Himalaya, Adventure TourismThe population, settlement, and economic patterns within the Himalayas have been greatly influenced by the variations in topography and climate, which impose harsh living conditions and tend to restrict movement and communication. People living in remote, isolated valleys have generally preserved their cultural identities.

However, improvements in transportation and communication, particularly satellite television programs from Europe and the United States, are bringing access from the outside world to remote valleys. These outside influences are affecting traditional social and cultural structure.

Nearly 40 million people inhabit the Himalayas. Generally, Hindus of Indian heritage are dominant in the Sub-Himalayas and the Middle Himalayan valleys from eastern Kashmir to Nepal. To the north Tibetan Buddhists inhabit the Great Himalayas from Ladakh to northeast India.

In central Nepal, in an area between about 1830 and 2440 m (between about 6000 and 8000 ft), the Indian and Tibetan cultures have intermingled, producing a combination of Indian and Tibetan traits. The eastern Himalayas in India and nearby areas of eastern Bhutan are inhabited by animistic people whose culture is similar to those living in northern Myanmar and Yunnan province in China. People of western Kashmir are Muslims and have a culture similar to the inhabitants of Afghanistan and Iran.

The economy of the Himalayas as a whole is poor with low per capita income. Much of the Himalayas area is characterized by a very low economic growth rate combined with a high rate of population growth, which contributes to stagnation in the already low level of per capita gross national product. Most of the population is dependent on agriculture, primarily subsistence agriculture; modern industries are lacking.

Mineral resources are limited. The Himalayas has major hydroelectric potential, but the development of hydroelectric resources requires outside capital investment. The skilled labor needed to organize and manage development of natural resources is also limited due to low literacy rates. Most of the Himalayan communities face malnutrition, a shortage of safe drinking water, and poor health services and education systems.

Agricultural land is concentrated in the Tarai plain and in the valleys of the Middle Himalayas. Patches of agricultural land have also been carved out in the mountainous forested areas. Rice is the principal crop in eastern Tarai and the well-watered valleys. Corn is also an important rain-fed crop on the hillsides.

Other cereal crops are wheat, millet, barley, and buckwheat. Sugarcane, tea, oilseeds, and potatoes are other major crops. Food production in the Himalayas has not kept up with the population growth.

People of Himalaya, Adventure TourismThe major industries include processing food grains, making vegetable oil, refining sugar, and brewing beer. Fruit processing is also important. A wide variety of fruits are grown in each of the major zones of the Himalayas, and making fruit juices is a major industry in Nepal, Bhutan, and in the Indian Himalayas.

Since 1950 tourism has emerged as a major growth industry in the Himalayas. Nearly 1 million visitors come to the Himalayas each year for mountain trekking, wildlife viewing, and pilgrimages to major Hindu and Buddhist sacred places. The number of foreign visitors has increased in recent years, as organized treks to the icy summits of the Great Himalayas have become popular. While tourism is important to the local economy, it has had an adverse impact on regions where tourist numbers exceed the capacity of recreational areas.

Historically, all transport in the Himalayas has been by porters and pack animals. Porters and pack animals are still important, but the construction of major roads and the development of air routes have changed the traditional transportation pattern.

Major urban centers such as Kathmandu, Simla, and Srinagar, as well as important tourist destinations, are served by airlines. Railways link Simla and Darjiling, but in most of the Himalayas there are no railroads. The bulk of goods from the Himalayas, as well as goods destined for places within the Himalayas, generally come to Indian railheads, located in the Tarai, by road. The pack animals and porters transport goods from road heads to the interior and back.






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Adventure Activities Trekking Tours in India About Himalayas
- Mountaineering in India
- Trekking in India
- Camping in India
- The Khatling Sahasratal Trek
- Dehradun-Kempty Falls Trek
- Rishikesh-Gopeshwar Trek
- History of Himalayas
- Climate of Himalayas
- Rivers of Himalayas
North India Himalayas Eastern Himalayas Wildlife Tours in India
- Leh - Ladakh Tourism
- Kumaon Tourism
- Garhwal Tourism
- Lahaul & Spiti Valley
- Sikkim Tourism
- Bhutan Tourism
- Tibet Tourism
- Nepal Tourism
- Wildlife in India
- Rajasthan Wildlife Tour
- North India Wildlife Tour
Wildlife Parks in India Wildlife Resorts in India Pilgrimage Tours
- Bandhavgarh National Park
- Corbett National Park
- Ranthambore National Park
- Tiger Den, Bandhavgarh
- The Bagh, Bharatpur
- Corbett Hideway, Corbett
- Chardham Tour
- Mata Vaishno Devi Tour
- Sri Amarnath Yatra
Adventure Tours Rajasthan Tours South India Tours
- The Call of Himalayas
- Rajasthan Aravali Trekking
- Ladakh Trekking Tours
- Rajasthan Cultural Paradise
- Rajasthan Luxury Tours
- Camel Safari Tour
- Deccan The Historical India
- Kerala with Karnataka
- South India Spice Coast
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- Ladakh Intensive Tour
- Ladakh with Golden Temple
- Kashmir - Ladakh with
Golden Triangle

- Andhra Pradesh Travel Guide
- Delhi Travel Guide
- Goa Travel Guide

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