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FLOOR PLAN OF CROSSROADS MALL-
GROUND FLOOR- Westside, Apple Store, Body Shop, Reliance Footprints, Caterpillar, US Polo Assn, Puma, Adidas, Benetton, Levis, Lee, Wrangler, Mufti, Arrow, Flying Machine, Nature’s Essence to open end of July ’13.

FIRST FLOOR- Meena Bazaar, Madame, Gini n Jony, Multi brand eyewear store, Red Chief Leather Footwear, Gitanjali Jewels, Hype Shoes and Bags, Kamni Sarees, Lolipop kids wear, Cubs kids wear, Comfort Zone Lingerie, Deal Jeans, Looks Gift Shop, Westside and Reliance Footprints.

TOP FLOOR-Jhalak accessories and womenswear boutique, TAVERN RESTRO BAR, FOOD COURT, ENTERTAINMENT ZONE AND PROPOSED MINIPLEX.

FOOD COURT includes- Full Full Desi Indian, Pastas and more Italian, China Town Chinese, Chennai Express South Indian, Pinocchio Pizza, Chef’s Creations Shakes, Submarines and Gelato, Mexican at Eat @99. Come tingle your taste buds!

TAVERN BAR/ RESTAURANT OF MUSSOORIE FAME OPENS IN JULY 2013.

ENTERTAINMENT ZONE includes- Haunted House Horror Show, 6D Theatre, Kids games, PS3 games, Air hockey, Billiards etc.

GROUND FLOOR KIOSKS include – Cafe Coffee Day, Chef’s Creation patisserie, Hot N juicy Corn and Dimsums, Gelato Vinto, Guavas Natural ice cream etc
And a host of other stores and activities to open soon…

BRANDS AT CROSSROADS MALL DEHRADUN
Westside,The Body Shop,Futureworld – Apple Premium Store,United Colors of Benetton,Caterpillar,Meena Bazaar,Madame,Reliance Footprint,Levi’s,Jhalak,IK Jewels (India) Limited,Eat@99,Cafe Coffee Day, Gelato Vinto,Mufti,Chef’s Creations – Le Patisserie,Ray Ban Exclusive Store,UnderTags.com,The Tavern – Bar & Restaurant,US Polo Assn.,Flying Machine,Puma,Numero Uno,Arrow,Mufti,Wrangler,Lee,Hype,Gini & Jony,Haunted House,Anupam Exclusive,Natures Essence,Red Chief,Lollipop & many more.

INFRASTRUCTURE AT CROSSROADS MALL DEHRADUN
Fully Air-conditioned, Designated wheelchair accessible Public Toilets, Audible Alarm System, Automatic Doors, Escalators, Lifts, Internet Access, Onsite 2 tier Parking, ATM, Advanced Music & Announcement System accessible in all areas, 24 Hour Security, Staff available to assist.

Address – 1 Old Survey Road, Dehradun
Contact No– 0135-2746263
Email ID- crossroadsdehradun@gmail.com
Website- Crossroads Mall Dehradun

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Some Major Brands
John Players
VERO MODA
KFC
United Colors of Benetton
De Milano
Levis
US Polo Assn
Pizza Hut
Allen Solly
Being Human
PVR
Tommy Hilfiger
Levis
fcuk
Calvin Clien
Lifestyle
Bata

Infrastructure
Fully Air-conditioned
Designated wheelchair accessible Public Toilets
Audible Alarm System
Automatic Doors
Escalators, Lifts,
Internet Access
Onsite 3 tier Parking
ATM
Advanced Music & Announcement System accessible in all areas
24 Hour Security, Staff available to assist.

Shop your desire!

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Popular attractions in Chakrata:
Chilmiri Neck: This is the area where Garhwal Rifles Mess and quarters are situated. Travelers can enjoy its scenic view of dense forests. This is the ideal spot for bird watching of different colors and panoramic views of Himalayan peaks.

Tiger Fall: This is the most beautiful and highest waterfall of Uttarakhand falling from 312 feet, visitors can reach here by an easy trek between the rhododendron and oak trees forest while enjoying the natural beauty of Uttarakhand.

Hanol Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Mahasu.

Hotels In Chakrata:
Himalayan Paradise (For bookings: http://hotelhimalayanparadise.com/)

How To Reach  Chakrata:
By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun which is at a distance of about 116 km after that you have to take a bus or taxi to reach there.

By Train: The nearest railway is also Dehradun and buses and taxis are available here. Visitors from New Delhi can take Jan Shatabdi Express (2055) from Delhi to Dehradun. From Dehradun railway station you can hire a taxi or board a bus to Chakrata.

Snow-capped Himalayas are best seen from Chakrata during winter.
One can enjoy bonfires and barbeques in Chakrata during the winter months.

Nearby Tourist Places
Mussoorie, Dhanaulti

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Stay In Lansdowne
GMVN guesthouse

Places to see in Lansdowne

Garhwali Mess:  It is one of the oldest buildings in Lansdowne, built-in Jan 1888, an example  of  a very high quality of maintenance.

St. Marry’s Church: Construction of St. Marry’s Church began in 1895 by Colone AHB Hume of Royal Engineers and was completed in 1896. The building has now been restored by Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre with additional facilities for relevant pre-independence photographs and audiovisual display of Regimental history.

Regimental Museum:  This museum is named after Darban Singh Negi and displays the rare collection of Garhwal Rifles.

Bhulla Tal: Bhulla means “younger brother” in Garhwali and is dedicated to the young Garhwali youth of the Garhwal Rifles who contribute their services day and night in its construction without any Government funds. The boating facilities are also available.

Tip-In-Top: It is on the ridge close to St. Mary’s Church. One can plan a trek on the bring the sunny day to feel the amazing views of the Himalayas.

Tarkeshwar Mahadev: It is an ancient temple dedicated to lord Shiva surrounded by thick Cedar trees. It is located 38 km from Lansdowne at an altitude of 1800 m to the northeast of Lansdowne on road Lansdowne-Deriakhal.

How to Reach

Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun) 145 km.
Rail: The nearest railhead for Lansdowne is Kotdwar (45 km)
Road: Lansdowne is well connected by a motorable road to almost all the important cities in Uttarakhand. Lansdowne is approx 250 km from Delhi, 145 km from Dehradun, and 95 km from Haridwar. 45 Km from Kotdwar. Up to Kotdwar, you can Board a train from Delhi.

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There are man-made water pools in the forest with a river flowing by, one can have an enjoyable bath. It is a nice place for nature lovers and for trekkers. To make your trip more memorable you can hire a guide here for the bird-watching tour.

Entry Fees :
Adult Rs 10/-
Child (Below 12 years) Rs 5/-

Timings :
Opening and closing time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tourist Attractions Near Lachhiwala :
The Laxman Siddh Temple, is a famous temple of Laxman, Lord Rama’s younger brother.

Accommodation in Lachhiwala :
The government has set up a guest house for overnight visitors. The prices are very reasonable but it is advisable to check the availability of rooms in advance.

How To Reach Lachhiwala :
By Airways: The Jolly Grant Airport, commonly known as the Dehradun Airport, which is located at a nearby distance of around 24 km from Dehradun is the nearest airport to Lachhiwala. The city of Dehradun is around 17 km away from the place that can be traveled by bus or rented taxi.

By Railways: Dehradun Railway Station, is the nearest major railway station to this picnic spot.

By Roadways: This place is quite well connected to the neighboring areas and especially to Dehradun city and Haridwar. It takes about 30 mins to reach Lachhiwala by road from Haridwar. Apart from the local buses and hired cars, one can even travel to this place by his or her own vehicle from its surrounding and nearby areas.

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Mythological Fact About Kanatal:
In Kanatal, Surkunda Devi is a very sacred temple it is dedicated to Sati Ji. Kanatal is the place where Shankar Ji brought her dead body on his Trishul from Haridwar. This temple is located 8 km on the road from Mussoorie to Kaddukhal. Then one has to trek 2 km on foot to the little temple. Ponies are also available there.

What to do in Kanatal :
Nature Lovers : One can take  a walk through the lush green meadows
Picnic Time
Leisure Time
Writing Poems
Photography
Meditation or Yoga
Traveling to nearby sights

 Activities Held by some resorts and camps In Kanatal:
Adventure Sports Activities: Rock climbing, Rappelling, Valley crossing, Burma Bridge, Commando net, Parallel Rope, Zig-Zag, and Balance Beam.
Ground Sports activities: – Volley Ball, Football, Bad-Minton, Cricket, etc.
Team Building Activities: Various Team Building Activities according to Group strength and interest.
· Indoor games: – Cards, Chess, Tambola Carom, etc.
· Trekking
· Bon Fire with light music
· Forest Walk
· Special Features: – DJ night, Bar-Be-Que

Weather In kanatal :
During summer : 10 to 15 degrees
During winters :  it moves down to minus temperatures
Kanatal never gets hot in any of the climatic conditions hence the weather of the city always remains pleasant.

Best Season: March-June, October-December

Places Near Kanatal:

• Surkhanda Devi Mandir
• Dhanaulti
• Tehri Dam
• Kodia Jungle
• Chamba
• Mussoorie
• Shivpuri

How To Get There :

By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun. One can also take a taxi to Chamba via Rishikesh which costs about Rs 1,500-2,000 for a drop. One can also take the road via Mussoorie.

By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Dehradun.

By Road: Kanatal is 300 km away from Delhi, 70 km from Dehradun, 75 km from Rishikesh, and 100 km from Haridwar. From Delhi, follow the route to Mussoorie from Roorkee, then take the forested road to Chamba passing Dhanaulti, and finally reaching Kanatal.

Best Way To Get There: Travelling by road is the best way to reach there as one can enjoy the beauty of nature and can have a closer look at the breathtaking views.

Best Accommodation In Kanatal:

•  The Terraces : Spacious Rooms, luxurious services, and polite staff provides you with a pleasant stay.
•  Kanatal Spa and Resort : Well-designed spa and very warm hospitality.
• Gold Crown

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Weather In Dhanaulti:
The summer temperatures in the town, range from 32 °C to 37.5 °C, while winter temperatures remain between 7 °C and 1 °C.

Places of Interest In Dhanaulti:

• ECO-Park : It is the main attraction of Dhanaulti. There are two Eco-parks, “Amber” and “Dhara” about 200 m apart. It has been developed recently by the Forest Department of Uttarakhand with the help of local youth.
• Surkanda Devi Mandir : 8 kms from Dhanaulti, on the road towards Chamba lies the Surkanda Devi Temple, famous for its Ganga Dussehra fair in autumn.
• Aaloo Khet : (Potato Farm)– a Government Potato Farm, also a popular sunrise view point.
• Himalayan Weavers : Located on Mussoorie-Dhanaulti Road are the Himalayan Weavers who produce hand-woven shawls, stoles, scarves and throws using only natural dyes and wool, eri silk and pashmina.
• Barehipani and Joranda Falls : Barehipani falls from height of 399mts and Joranda falls from 150mts. Both these waterfalls are situated in the core of Simlipal National Park.
• Kanatal: Situated 15kms from Dhanaulti, Kanatal is emerging as a tourist destination. Kanatal is located on Mussoorie – Chamba Road in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state.

How to Get There:

By Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun (82 kms). From here take a taxi to Dhanaulti or go to Dehradun and take bus.

By Rail: Nearest railhead is Dehradun, 60 kms. From here one can drive up to Dhanaulti, or take a tourist taxi or bus.

By Road: Well connected to Dehradun (60 kms.). One can also easily take a bus or taxi to Dhanaulti from Delhi or neighbouring cities.

Hotels and Resorts in Dhanaulti:

• Dhanaulti woods- Mountain Camps.
• Hotel Drive Inn.
• Hotel Nest – Dalhousie.
• Hotel Aroma n Claires – Dalhousie

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To reach the temple from clock tower go down Delhi highway road past the ISBT (Inter-State Bus Terminal) until you reach signs for Clement Town. There are a few signs within Clement Town directing one to the temple but as you approach the top of the spire can be seen from some distance as can the large Buddha statue.

Its one of the tourist place in dehradun with greenry everywhere.

Facts about Buddha Temple:  The history of Buddha temple in Dehradun started in late 1965 when it was built up as a replica of the original temple monastery in Tibet. It was built as one of the four Tibetan religion schools and was named “Nyingma”. The other three schools are called Sakya, Kagyu and Geluk and also have great importance in the Tibetan religion. It is believed that the temple had been designed and painted by around 50 artists who took three years to create such estonishing structure of golden paint.

There are also shops, restaurants and a book shop. Most of the books are in Tibetan language and are most likely meant for purchase by the large Tibetan community that surrounds the temple.

The interior of the temple is only open to the public on Sundays and one can climb the stairs though the many levels with their ornate decorations to reach the viewing platform. After reaching at the top of the building one can a panaromic view of city dehradun.

Note : Shoes must be removed before entering the temple and there is a shoe check just outside available for a nominal fee. But other days the garden and shops are open.

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An ideal place for Picnic. It is for the one who loves to enjoy raw nature. A flow of water runs underground but can be seen again if you move a few meters away.Its a small channel of water that flows through the cave.

It is naturally built cave with beautiful designed interiors that’s amazing!

The cold stream of water is flowing inside the cave travelling through which one can reach the small waterfall inside the Robber’s cave. There are some food shops available where you can enjoy snacks and hot maggi in the cave with your feet submerged in the water stream which really makes the environment very exciting.

This will surely give you an experience to remember all your life.

Fact about Robber’s Cave : It is believed that the robbers users to hide in it from Britisher’s and hence the name Robber’s cave.

Best time to visit: April to October

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