Cultural Heritage of Dehradun

The cultural heritage of Dehradun attracts tourist to this city. Once the abode of Guru Dronacharya, the air flowing through, makes you feel the presence of Garhwali rulers at some point of time. And the living monuments say the story of the British Raj in Dehradun.

Even after the significant development in last 20 years, Dehradun has been successful in retaining the values of the cultural heritage of Dehradun. When you meet people speaking in Garhwali there, you can feel the aroma of the ancient Garhwal rule there or when you go deep into the vegetation, you can still feel the presence of Rama who planned the battle of Lanka in the forests of Dehradun.

The cultural heritage of Dehradun is also reflected in the temples of Dehradun - be it Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Laxman Sidh or Santala Devi Temple. The architecture, the crafts work and the carved statues of the Lord, all reflect the cultural heritage of Dehradun.

Another aspect of the cultural heritage of Dehradun is reflected in the various fairs and festivals organized by the local tribes of Dehradun. Some of the prominent fairs of Dehradun are Jhanda fair, Tapkeshwar Fair, Bissu Fair, Uttarakhand Mahotsav, etc. Even the food here speaks about the flamboyant cultural heritage of Dehradun. Some of the main cuisines of Dehardun are Kandalee ka Saag, Bal Mithai, Kulath Phanu, Gulgula, Arsa, Kaafli, Singodi, Sani hui Muli and Nimbu.

The cultural heritage of Dehradun has been significant in the development of the city so far and will continue to play the same.