Dehradun, a city situated in the newly formed
state of Uttaranchal. Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India its
reference is even fiven in the written that dates back to 250 BC even
the great king Ashoka's inscriptions can be found outside the city.
There are 14 edicts carved on a rock and the site where three horses
were sacrificed by Raja Shilvarma of the Vrisheri dynasty. Large bricks
with writing on them are laid out in the shape of a huge bird with a
fire altar in the middle.
In the ancient Vedic times, the Garhwal Mandal, of which Dehradun is a
part, was known as the Kedar Khand. Legend has it that Guru
Dronacharaya, a Brahmin teacher of warfare, found Dehradun a place that
was fit for meditation & worship and therefore, the valley of Doon
was christened Drona Ashram, which means "The Abode of Drona".
Perhaps that is why Indian army trains its finest cadets in the Indian
Millitary Academy that is situated in this part of the state.
Dehradun has always been famous for various educational institutes that
are present in the city. Its close proximity from the bustling city of
Delhi and another tourist attraction Mussoorie adds to the attraction of
the city. Its mild climate and the list of endless places to visit in
the city makes it an important tourist attraction.
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Dehradun Travel Guide - City Guide Dehradun
| Dehradun Location: | Dehradun is situated in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal around 235 km from Delhi. |
| Rainfall in Dehradun: | 2073.3 mm. (June to August) |
| Climate of Dehradun: | Summer: 36 °C - 16.7 °C Winter: 23.4 °C - 5.2 °C |
| Best Time to Visit: | April to August. |
How To Reach Dehradun: |
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| By Air: | The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant around 25 km away, on the outskirts of the town. There is a daily flight from here to Delhi, which is the nearest international airport. |
| By Rail: | Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway line with direct trains to almost all the metropolitan cities of India and some important tourist destinations in Uttaranchal. The Shatabdi Express is the best option for the tourists coming from Delhi and the other good option is the Mussorie Express. The Dehradun-Mumbai Express connects the city to Mumbai. There are also trains to Varanasi, Kolkata and Lucknow. |
| By Road: | Dehradun is well connected to other cities of Uttaranchal and Delhi with regular bus services. Distances of some major cities from Dehradun are Agra 381 km, Calcutta 1562 km, Chennai 2365 km, Delhi 235 km, Jaipur 493 km, Lucknow 582 km, and Mumbai 1578 km. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too. |
| Tourist Attractions: | Tapkeshwar, Robbers' Cave, Tapovan, The Malsi Deer Park, The Forest Research Institute, Kalsi, Sahastradhara, The Yamuna Hydel Scheme Dakpathar, Lakshman Siddh. |