Dehradun

The Doon Valley is situated between the two most important rivers of India. i.e. Ganga & Yamuna, is most picturesque having moderate climate, nestling a number of places of tourist interest.

It is named after Guru Dronacharya - A great teacher in Mahabharat epic. The renowned religious town of Rishikesh, the queen of hills Mussoorie, the renowned sulphur springs at Sahastradhara and a part of Rajaji National Park, the quit Chakrata hills all lie in this district. Also visit the Chardhams.

Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2200 feet above sea level. It is one of the most developed cities of India having moderate climate. The places to be visited nearby are Sahastradhara (14 Kms.) Robbers Cave (8 Kms.) Forest Research Institute (5 Kms.) Tapkeshwar Temple (5.5 Kms.), Laxman Sidh (12 Kms.) Malsi Deer Park (9 Kms.)

» Major Attractions of Dehradun

Rajaji National Park : Rajaji National Park, situated at the edge of the sprawling Dehradun valley, was founded in 1966 and spreads over an area of about 820 sq. km. Nestled in a lush valley of the Shivalik Range, the park is an ideal holiday resort with its many picnic spots and excursion sites for the nature lover.

Tapkeshwar Temple : Tapkeshwar Shiv temple is an ancient place of worship.

» Places to Stay in Dehradun

Dehradun is a good place to selct mid-range hotels, many of them strung along the Rajpur Road, while resonable budget accommodations can be found in the town centre.

» How to Get there

Air : Jolly Grant airport is the nearest airport situated 24-km from Dehradun

Rail : Dehradun has got a railway station of its own, connected to all the major cities of the state.

Road : Being a capital city of Uttaranchal is well-connected with all the major cities of the state.