Dehradun serves as the gateway to some of the country’s most
popular hill stations including Mussoorie and Nainital . Nestled
in the foothills of the Himalyan mountain ranges, Dehradun serves as the
capital of Uttarakhand, the town sits cozily between two of the most
prominent rivers of the country Ganga and Yamuna.
The introduction to the Shivalik range of mountains,
Dehradun serves as the gateway to the picturesque mountains of Uttarakhand. The
town is snuggled in the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range in the Doon
Valley marked by two prominent rivers of India, Ganga and Yamuna. The blessed
location has granted it immense natural beauty. The gushing streams, deep
ravines, lustrous valleys and most of all the lofty mountain ranges are
charming.
It is blessed with unforgettable sceneries and can be
visited throughout the year. The climate is generally temperate with cool
winters, warm summers and mild monsoons. The bliss of the mountains touches
visitors in Dehradun. The air is fresh and rejuvenating. Feel imbibed with new
vigor in the scenic setting. There is a lot to see, do and experience.
It is one of the oldest cities in India. The holy text
‘Skand Purana’ mentions the town as a part of 'Kedar Khand' which means the
abode of Lord Shiva. Myths also say that Lord Rama and his brother did penance
here for killing Demon King Ravana. There are numerous revered temples found
here associated with the legends. During the British Raj, it was a colonial
settlement used as a summer base of Viceroy.
The name Dehradun is a collection of two word
"dera" meaning Camp and " dun" meaning valley.
It is surrounded by the Shivalik Hills to the north, River
Yamuna to the west and River Ganga to the east. It is, in all rights, your
first contact with the mountains! A trip to Dehradun will rejuvenate
your mind, body and soul. The old world charm, colonial structures, winding
lanes and generous hospitality will warm your heart.
The relaxed lifestyle and moderate climate
of Dehradun, in Uttarakhand, makes it a picture perfect hill
station. Some parts of this hill resort still retain a distinctive British
character, while a lot of it has outgrown its colonial origins.
The landscape of Dehradun is bright and colorful, giving the
city a majestic charm to complement its beautiful temples and structures.
The pleasant weather that the city enjoys, apart from good
connectivity, is one of the many reasons that Dehradun is quite a favorite
among tourists.
HOW TO REACH
By Air
Dehradun has an airport located at the outskirts of the
city. Flights from Delhi connect to Dehradun. Delhi, located 235 km from
Dehradun connects to most major cities in the country and around the world by
air.
By Train
Dehradun is connected to most major parts of the country by
rail. Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Amritsar, Kolkata, Indore, Varanasi,
Ujjain, Gorakhpur, etc. are well connected to Dehradun.
By Road
State owned buses connect Dehradun to almost all the major
cities in Uttarakhand. Private and public buses ply very frequently between
Dehradun and Delhi. Apart from that buses also ply from Agra, Kullu, Shimla to
Dehradun.
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