Dehradun
Excursions
Clouds End
The resort is surrounded by thick deodar forest and is ideally suited for foreigners
and honeymooners. The bungalow built in 1838 by a British major was one of the
first four buildings of Mussoorie has now been converted into a hotel. The place
provides peace and calm and is full of flora and fauna.
Sir George Everest House
The place called Park Estate where building & laboratory of first Surveyor
General of India Sir George Everest after whom worlds highest peak Mt. Everest
is named stills stands. It is 6 kms from Gandhi Chowk and vehicle can go right
upto the place. The place provides an enchanting view of Doon Valley on one
side and view of Yamuna Valley & snow bound Himalayan ranges on the other.
An ideal place for picnic and trekking.
Triveni Ghat
A sacred bathing spot on the bank of the river Ganga where devotees take holy
dips and offer prayers. Triveni Ghat is believed to be the confluence of the
Ganga, the Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati river. The Aarti ceremony at Triveni
Ghat, on the south end of Rishikesh, takes place at the sundown.
Lakshman Jhoola
A suspension bridge across Ganga situated 5kms.from Rishikesh, on the way to
Badrinath. Originally, there was a hanging jute (rope) bridge till 1889. This
was rebuilt with iron ropes. It is believed that Ram's brother Lakshman crossed
the river here on a jute rope. On the west bank, there is a Lakshman temple
also.
On the side of this famous bridge is the well known Shri Raghunathji temple.
ie. Shri Ram is said to have visited this beautiful place. This bridge is the
main way for people going up the hills and down to the Gita Bahvan and Swarg
Ashram.
Ram Jhoola
A suspension bridge between the Shivanand Ashram and the Swargashram. It provides
an atternative to a boat ride from one bank of Ganga to another . Its construction
is similar to that of the Lakshman Jhoola.
Shivanand Ashram (The Divine Society)
Founded by Swami Shivanand, This well known spiritual centre is renowned for
its lectures on spiritual life. Meditation and Yoga classes can be attended
in the morning and evenings. A person can stay here for short term study and
for longer three - month courses, one must write at least a month in advance.
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