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About
Sahastradhara-Dehradun |
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Sahastradhara meaning “thousand fold spring” is one of the
most popular tourist destinations in the Uttrakhand state and
is located in Dehradun, India . It lies on 30.387231 latitude
and 78.131606 longitude. The place has an ecstatic beauty of
nature where water drips from limestone stalactites, making
the water sulphur abundant and thus the place is also called
as sulphur springs. It is sulphur water spring of relatively
lower temperature than its surroundings. It is a warehouse of
excellent beauty of caves, waterfalls and steppe farming by
local people. Its extreme wonderful essence of nature thrive
people from far away places. It surely revitalizes the soul
and mind. Sahastradhara is at about 11 km from the city of
Dehradun. All the transport facility such as buses, taxi,
autos or cabs are available to get to the Sahastradhara. |
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History of Sahastradhara |
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Sahastradhara is located at a distance of 14 km from the centre
of the city is Sahastradhara, a striking picnic spot and a
popular tourist attraction of Dehradun. With its literal meaning
being 'Thousand Fold Spring', Sahastradhara is a beautiful
sulphur spring, having a fall of about 9 meters.
Owing to the presence of sulphur, the water of this spring is
believed to have therapeutic value and is said to rectify the
worst skin diseases. People from all over India and abroad visit
this place to find the heal of a variety of skin ailments. Also
one can drink the sulphur water on account of its other
remarkable medicinal properties which can cure a large number of
stomach diseases too.
Besides medicinal merits and curative powers, this natural
spring is also famous for its beautiful views where one can
spend hours in the calmness of nature. The aesthetic beauty of
this spring is further enhanced by the surrounding caves and
Baldi River. Due to its medicinal properties and thrilling views
that attracts people from far away, Sahastradhara is popular
among a large number of tourists. The place refreshes one’s mind
and some people also come here just to take a dip and laze
around in the splendour of nature. |
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Location of Sahasratra Dhara |
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Sahasratra Dhara, the ‘thousand fold spring’ is situated at a
distance of 11 kms from Dehra Dun. The place makes an ideal
picnic spot and is of huge attraction to visitors. The view of
Baldi river and the caves are really wonderful.
The water here has a fall of about 9 metres. Particles thus
accumulating over the centuries have formed a projecting ledge,
and a sort of cave, from the roof of which falls a shower.
A truly amazing fact: Sulphur Water Spring in Sahastradhara
Dehradun:
There is also a sulphur spring in which visitors often take
bath. Its water is said to cure skin diseases and possess other
medicinal properties. Also one can drink the sulphur water which
can cure a large number of stomach diseases. |
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Tourist Attractions in Sahasratra Dhara |
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Shiva Temple
A very old Shiva temple along with guru Dronacharya cave
is present in this location, providing a good mythological
scenario and an essence of historical importance to the
place. People visit and worship here.
Joyland
This place is also housing a manmade water amusement park
to attract the tourist from various places. Swings and
water slides in the Joyland Water Park adds the fun and
making this a very popular picnic spot. To add on the fun
with kids & family & friends one can find the exotic
swings and water slides in the Joyland in Sahastradhara.
The children would really enjoy the slides down to the
pool, the merry go round, the disco dance swing, the
columbus ride and many more!!
Ropeway
A ropeway is provided to reach the hill top in
Sahastradhara to find a park and a temple. The view is
pleasant from the hill top. |
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Best time to visit Sahasratra Dhara |
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site can be visited throughout the year, however, the best time
to visit Sahastradhara is during rainy season from May to
August, when the river flow is good enough and the lakes are all
full. The sheer sight of the gurgling waters fills one’s soul
with a reviving energy. |
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Mythological Fact about Sahastradhara |
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age old temple and Drona cave-named after the Guru Dronacharya
of Mahabharata period- is present here in Sahastradhara which
acts as image of prayer and worship far across India. |
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Restaurants and Hotel |
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This
place has many hotels for stay and restaurants for the food.
Having food besides the nature adds up the pleasantries and
keeps one fresh and healthy.
The nearby villages increase the beauty as they thrive on steppe
farming. The hills cut in the form of steps are marvellous to
watch and is simply a visual delight. The main season is summer
and October to March in winter, during which the water has its
natural flow.
There are some budgeted hotels but the best hotel is the GMVN
Tourist Bungalow Sahastradhara which is the government
undertaking with the full facilities and available in the
cheapest rates.
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How to reach to Sahastradhara |
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Sahastradhara is located about 11 kms from clock tower Dehradun
and around 6 kms from the Rajpur road via the mussoorie by pass
road. A number of transport means are available to get to
Sahastradhara such as local buses, taxi, auto or cabs. |
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