Tapovan Temple in Dehradun | History, Things To Do, Places Nearby, How To Reach & Distance


Tapovan is a holy place which is located at a distance of 5 km from the Dehradun city. Surrounded by greenery visit to this temple is known for releasing the tension and providing a sense of satisfaction as well as peace of mind to the visitors. It is a very famous place to go for meditation and to escalate one's spirit.



It is situated on the bank of the river Ganga. Interestingly, not many know this, but the word "Tapovan" has been derived from two words- Tapasya which means rigor and van which means forest. Due to the history of the Ashram, devotees flock to the place frequently in the quest to find inner peace. All sorts of Indian rituals are performed at the ashram. Because of its human-friendly weather, the place is visited by tourists all year. The ashram also conducts yoga courses for the interested ones.

History of Tapovan 
Tapovan as a place holds a lot of spiritual importance because according to Hindu mythology, Guru Dronacharya who was the teacher of the Kauravas and Pandavas in Mahabharat underwent his forfeit here. People visiting the place are thus curious about the incidents which happened there in ancient time. Due to this belief which persists till date, the ashram is used as a place to worship so as to find solitude and apology for wrongdoing

Tips For Visiting Tapovan Temple 
The best time to visit the place is from April to July. One can visit Dehradun during the winter season as well to enjoy the snow if it does not become cold! Also, one must take care of the belongings on the move.

How To Reach Tapovan Temple 
Tapovan is situated at a distance of 5 km from the Dehradun city. It is also 7 km away from the railway station. It is easy to commute via local transport such as a bus or a taxi.

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