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Dehradun, the city, headquarters of the district is visited by a large number of tourist every year, many of them en-route to Mussoorie. The climate of the city is temperate. Even during summer, it is not so warm at Dehra Dun as in the district south of it. The Forest Research Institute which is world famous for its research work in forestry and is the only institution of its kind in Asia is situated here. Besides, headquarters of the important establishment like the Oil and Natural Commission; Survey of India etc., the Military Academy are also located here. The Gurudwara built by Guru Ram Raj during the reign of Aurangzeb in the Dhamanwala locality o the town is a religious place of eminence. The other places of importance is the Robber's cave, situated at a distance of about 8 kms from Dehra Dun. The cave is a natural picnic spot surrounded by hills where water suddenly disappears from sight and goes underground only to reappear after a few yards in the form of a stream. The city has many beautiful rest houses and good hotels to provide accommodation to the tourist.

The city of Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and this is one of the fastest growing cities of India. The growth of the city is noticeable from all aspects, and that makes the city the next targeted place for industrialization by the developing companies and the government of the country too. Ganga and Yamuna, two of the largest rivers of India are located at both sides of the city, and its situated on the foothills of Himalaya. The geographical situation of the city makes it one of the most attractive places for both tourism and migration, and the development of the city encourages more people to come here too.

Dehradun is well connected with rest of the country, and the climate of the city is very pleasant too. The natural beauty and the city itself are very beautiful and attract tourists. One of the of the main things that makes Dehradun a place of interest is the fact that the city holds few of the most prestigious and famous educational institutes of the country. From the military academy of the country to some boarding schools, Dehradun has it all. Apart from that, natural resources and new industries make Dehradun a place of prominent growth. Dehradun is the home for many famous corporations and research institutes too.