Dehradun
Dehradun is the educational hub of Uttrakhand and home to prestigious educational institutes. Located in Garwhal region, Dehrabun occupies a beautiful position in Doon valley, adorned like a dazzling jewel in lower Himalayan range. Dehradun is the gateway to some beautiful hill-stations like Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Haridwar.
There are several tourist spots, temples, canals, waterfalls and rivers in the periphery of this city. You can also plan a short trip to ‘Mussoorie - the ‘Queen of Hills’ and the holy city ‘Rishikesh’ from Dehradun. As per Hindu Mythology, the name Dehradun has been derived from The Doon Valley which is related to the legends of ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata’.
Around 2000 years old idols and temples have been found in the surrounding areas of Dehradun. It is also believed that Dehradun is the abode of Guru Dronacharya- the royal guru of Kauravas and Pandavas. Dehradun is simply the city of joy and is one of the beautiful weekend destinations.
The climate of Dehradun is pleasant and represents a sub-tropical atmosphere with warm and cold spring season and cool winters. Summer months are little hot and staying in monsoons is tough. It is the capital of Uttrakhand state.
Dehradun is a shopper’s delight and there are severak bazaars, markets and malls where one can shop for anything. Paltan bazaar, Pacific mall, Cross road mall and Indira market are the main shopping points on Dehradun.
Dehradun is one of the famous places where one can enjoy Golf. Mini golf courses are also offered by DSOI Golf Clubhouse located at Vijaypath.
Various sightseeing options are there in Dehradun which tourists visit regularly. Dehradun has all, from zoological parks to waterfalls to the respected shrines. If you are planning a vacation in Dehradun this season, explore these hidden beauties through our well-researched spots to make it a memorable vacation.
- Forest Research Institute
- Sahastradhara
- Guchhu Pani
- Buddha Temple
- Tapkeshwar
- Asan Barrage
- Dehradun Zoo
- Clock tower
- Lacchiwala
- Santala Devi Temple
- Daat kaali temple
- Guru Ram Rai Gurudwara
- Fun Valley
- Nag Devta Shrine
- Sai Mandir
- Gurudwara Nanaksar
- Shikhar Fall
- Tiger Falls
- Rajaji National Park
- Chetwoode Hall
- The Indian Military Academy
Dehradun is located 236 km from the National Capital-Delhi and can be accessed easily from major cities. Reaching the city is very easy at it is well connected by road, air and train. Train journey is highly recommended if you want to soak yourself in the picturesque beauty of mountains.
Reaching Dehradun By Air: Jolly Grant airport is the nearest airport which is just 25 km from Dehradun. Taxis and local buses are easily available from the airport and one can reach easily through motorable roads. Regular flights from Kingfisher, Indian Airlines and Jet Airways run regularly from Delhi to Dehradun.
Reaching Dehradun By Road: One can hire a Volvo, Deluxe or the ordinary class bus easily from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi that will drop you at ISBT, Dehradun. It takes 6 to 8 hours to reach Dehradun from New Delhi but it may get late due to heavy traffic during day-time. So it is advisable to travel in night to avoid traffic issues.
Reaching Dehradun By Train: Traveling by train is one of the best and enjoying modes of transportation to reach Dehradun. It’s a 6 to 7 hours of a beautiful trip from New Delhi to Dehradun. Railway station is just 1 to 2 km away from the city center and there are regular trains that run between Dehradun and other cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ujjain, Amritsar, Ambala, Varansasi, Allahabad, Indore and Chennai.