Dehradun, also know as the Doon Valley
The capital of Uttarakhand quite deserves this honour for the sheer peace and tranquility that it offers all its visitors.
It is no wonder then that boarding schools and the pen of authors like Ruskin Bond have flourished here, in the benevolent lap of Mother Nature.
Green valleys, white mountain peaks and colorful birds-Dehradun is a palette of colors.
A similar diversity can be observed in the locals of Dehradun.
It has some beautiful sights and is easily accessible from all parts of the state, making it possible for visitors to visit nearby places of interest in a radius of 3 km from Dehradun.
Best time to visit Dehradun
All through the year.
Travel to or how to reach Dehradun India
Dehradun By Air
Dehradun Airport is located 25 km from the city center. Flights from Delhi and other parts of the country via Delhi operate here.
Dehradun By Rail
Dehradun is well-connected by train to Calcutta, Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Ujjain and Allahabad.
Dehradun By Road
Dehradun is accessible via road from Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh
Map of Dehradun Uttraranchal Uttarakhand India
Images Pictures Photographs Video of Dehradun
Hotels and Resorts in Dehradun
Hotel Madhuban
Hotel President
Hotel Aketa
Hotel Shiva Residency
Hotel Meedo’s Grand
Hotel Raj Deluxe
Hotel Maggi Star
Hotel Inderlok
Hotel Doon Castle
Hotel Pacific Dehradun
Hotel Ajanta Continental
Hotel Great Value
Hotel Relax
Places to visit in and around Dehradun
Tapkeshwar Temple
Sahastradhara
Dakpathar
Asan Barrage
Laxman Sidh
Malsi Deer Park
Chandrabani
Sai Darbar
Tibetan Temple
Robber’s Cave
Lacchi Wala
Santala Devi
Tapovan
Rajaji National Park
Food and Shopping in and around Dehradun
Woolen clothes are found in a wide variety in Dehradun markets like Sahakari Bazaar, Rajpur Road market, Astley Hall, Paltan Bazaar and Cannaught Place.
Other Useful and Interesting Sites on Dehradun
Official website of Dehradun City
Dehradun Institute of Technology
31 Oct, 2008