Dehradun

Dehradun is one of the most famous hill stations in India. It is situated in the Doon valley between the Himalayas and the Shivalik range. The Ganges and Yamuna rivers flow through the district. The town has been a popular summer getaway from the time the British gained control of the Garhwal region after a war with the Gurkhas. There are many tourist attractions in Dehradun, and tourism in Uttarakhand benefits immensely from the scale of tourist interest in the district.

Major Tourist attractions in Dehradun

Durbar Shri Guru Ram Rai: This Sikh pilgrimage site is also related to the history of Dehradun. Guru Ram Singh pitched his tents in this place after being ordered out of the country by Aurangzeb, the mughul emperor.

Tapovan : This scenic place is believed to be the ashram of Guru Dronacharya, arms teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravs in Mahabharata.

Forest Research Institute: one of the most famous institutes in Dehradun, this pace is an interesting place to visit in Deharadun. The museum and the botanical garden are the chief attractions here.

The Sericulture Centre: This is yet another interesting research institute dealing with research on the culture of fish and other aquatic creatures in India. 

Robber's Cave: this place offers splendid view of the surrounding mountains. The natural cave formations and gentle streams are very popular among the tourists.

Sahasradhara: this place is famous for the hot springs that are believed to have miraculous effects on many diseases.

Tapkeshwar Temple: an annual fair held during Shiva Ratri is the major attraction here. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and associated with legends from the Mahabharata.

Rajaji National Park: this National Park is home to many important species of animals, birds and plants. The elephant population of the park is the main attraction. The park contains two more sanctuaries. it is one of the major tourist spots near Dehradun, situated just 23 kilometers away from the city.

Malsi Deer Park: this refuge for deer is a beautiful forest and is very popular as a picnic spot.

 

Dakpatthar: This place is noted for the magnificent scenic beauty surrounding it. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Dehradun.

The Central Braille Press: this institution is the largest producer of textbooks in Braille in India. A visit to this institute is a very interesting and informative experience.

The tourist attractions in Dehradun include all the above and other lesser known places. The nearby towns of Haridwar, Rishikesh , and Mussoorie are very popular tourist spots near Dehradun.

Best Time to Visit Dehradun

Due to its location in the hilly part of the state, the climate of Dehradun is salubrious. During the summer months, the temperature ranges between 36° C and 16.7° C. The winter months are colder with the maximum and minimum temperatures touching 23.4° C and 5.2° C respectively.

How to Reach Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital city of Uttaranchal. The state has been carved out recently from another north Indian state Uttar Pradesh. But Dehradun was an important city in this part of region since long past. The new status of capital has added to the significance.

Several tourist destinations in Uttaranchal and other north Indian states are located close to Dehradun. Travel.mapsofindia brings you complete information on how to reach Dehradun:

By Air: The capital city of Dehradun has its own domestic airport named Jolly Grant Airport. Located at the outskirts of the city, the airport lies only 25kms away. Daily flight operates to and from Delhi, which is the nearest international airport. Delhi is connected by air to all the major Indian cities like: Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata etc.

By Road: an extensive network comprised of National Highways, Sate Highways, and metalled motorable roads make Dehradun easily accessible from any part of northern India. A few prominent cities, which have road connections to Dehradun, are: Agra (381kms), Delhi (235kms), Jaipur (493kms), Lucknow (582kms).

By Rail: Dehradun itself is a key railway station in northern part of India. Almost all metro cities in India like: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata have direct trains to Dehradun. Several important trains also connect the city with Varanasi, Lucknow , Mussoorie and so on.