Location
Ascenic place on the banks of the sacred Ganges, Tapovan holds a significant impact in the religious spectrum of Dehradun. The popular belief is that this is the place, where Dronachrya had undergone his penance. Now, this place is full of Sadhus and sages who believes that atonements and penance are the only way to appease the almighty.
Bounded by the lush foliage and the sweet sound of the majestic river, the ambiance in and around this holy place is so divine that it sooths all the sorrows. Chanting of rituals and Vedas adds the holiness of the serene spot. Placed adjacent to the city, this place is frequented by tourists who throng here to witness to the rituals and other religious ceremonies.