A cozy beautiful valley that encompasses nature and modernity in a delicate balance. Dehradun, the capital of uttarakhand, is located in the foothills of Himalaya. The name Dehradun is a collection of two words “dera” meaning camp and “dun” meaning valley.It is a blessing for shoppers who could find, from trendy clothes to delicious local delicacies, everything in the markets like paltan bazaar and rajpura. The city has quite a young vibe to it and with its Basmati fields and Mango and Litchi Orchards; the fragrance of its diversity can be smelled from miles away.
Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region. It is a major tourist attraction of the state.
It is also known as one of the oldest cities in India, it is believed that Lord Rama and his brother did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king.The city enjoys a perfect blend of religious, colonial and modern-day structures; the Clock Tower, bakeries and restaurants lined on the famed Rajpur Road and the Forest Research Institute are some of the major landmarks here. Along with being a picturesque state capital, Dehradun is also crowned as the ‘Gateway to Garhwal Region’.
Proximity to tourist attractions like Mussoorie and pilgrimages places such as Haridwar and Rishikesh make Dehradun an ideal tourist destination in India.Dehradun is amongst the most happening places in Uttarakhand.
Under the British, Dehradun became an elite town with many a fine institution like Forest Research Institute, Doon School and Welham Schools for girls and boys, many more, like the ONGC and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Studies, were added in time. Dehradun has now become an important tourist destination.
Since, the city silhouetted with beautiful landscape, places of worship, sports complex, restaurants, markets and malls and resorts, one can enjoy several activities in Dehradun. It’s proximity with hill stations and religious places also add a lot of opportunity for exploration every now and then.
Reach Dehradun By Flight
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24 km from Dehradun city.
Reach Dehradun By Train
It is connected among other places, to Amritsar, Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and other major cities.
Reach Dehradun By Road
Dehradun is connected to other parts of India with a wide network of road route.
Local Transport Services: Private Bus Services, tempos (vikrams), auto rickshaws, tongas, cycle-rickshaws and taxis.
Places to Visit In Dehradun
Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region. It is a major tourist attraction of the state.
It is also known as one of the oldest cities in India, it is believed that Lord Rama and his brother did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king.The city enjoys a perfect blend of religious, colonial and modern-day structures; the Clock Tower, bakeries and restaurants lined on the famed Rajpur Road and the Forest Research Institute are some of the major landmarks here. Along with being a picturesque state capital, Dehradun is also crowned as the ‘Gateway to Garhwal Region’.
Proximity to tourist attractions like Mussoorie and pilgrimages places such as Haridwar and Rishikesh make Dehradun an ideal tourist destination in India.Dehradun is amongst the most happening places in Uttarakhand.
Under the British, Dehradun became an elite town with many a fine institution like Forest Research Institute, Doon School and Welham Schools for girls and boys, many more, like the ONGC and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Studies, were added in time. Dehradun has now become an important tourist destination.
Since, the city silhouetted with beautiful landscape, places of worship, sports complex, restaurants, markets and malls and resorts, one can enjoy several activities in Dehradun. It’s proximity with hill stations and religious places also add a lot of opportunity for exploration every now and then.
Reach Dehradun By Flight
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24 km from Dehradun city.
Reach Dehradun By Train
It is connected among other places, to Amritsar, Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and other major cities.
Reach Dehradun By Road
Dehradun is connected to other parts of India with a wide network of road route.
Local Transport Services: Private Bus Services, tempos (vikrams), auto rickshaws, tongas, cycle-rickshaws and taxis.
Places to Visit In Dehradun
- Robber's Cave
- Sahastradhara
- Lacchiiwala
- Malsi Deer Park
- Budha Temple
- Tapkeshwar Mandir
- Zonal Museum
- Fun Valley
- Forest Research Institute
- Paltan Bazaar
- Assan Barrage
- Rajaji National Park
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