Holiday Destination: Dehradun

According to Skanda Purana, Dun formed part of the region called Kedar Khand. It was included in the kingdom of Ashoka by the end of the 3rd century B.C. It is revealed by history that for centuries the region formed part of the Garhwalkingdom with some interruption from Rohillas. For about two decades till 1815 it was under the occupation of the Gorkhas. In April 1815 Gorkhas were ousted from Garhwal region and Garhwal was annexed by the British. In that year the area now comprising tehsil Dehra Dun was added to district Saharanpur. 240 kms from New Delhi lies the Dehradun Valley. The Valley lies between Western Himalayan ranges comprising of Chakrata, Mussoorie and Dhanaulti in the North and Shiwalik ranges in the South. In the West it is bordered by river Yamuna and in the East by river Ganges. Besides these two major rivers, the valley is well watered by many perennial streams. The area and its surrounding hills has a record of 587 bird species. Mixed forests dominated by Sal, cover most of the valley and surrounding hills. The flat stretches in the central valley is occupied by agricultural land, riverside scrubs and agro-forestry.

Climate

The climate of Dehradun is the same as of a north Indian city cool winters, warm summers, rainy monsoons and a balmy spring. The climate of Dehradun also depends upon the altitude,The Summer temperature is Dehradun 36°C and 16.7°C. and the winter temperature is 3.4°C and 5.2°C.

Tourist Season

Round The Year

Accommodation

Hotels and Private Cottages are available which suit all budgets. Budgets hotels in dehradun Agente Continental Dehradun, Doon Regency Dehradun.

General Information Of Dehradun

Area: 450 metres (1,480 ft) Population: 447,808 Languages: Garhwali, Hindi, and English Temperature: 36°C and 16.7°C in summer 3.4°C and 5.2°C in winter

Tourist Attraction in or by Dehradun

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

Most famous Institute of the Dehradun. F.R.I is the interesting place to visit in Dehradun museum and the botanical garden are the attractions here.

Sahasradhara:

this place is famous for the hot spring water.

Tapkeshwar Temple:

Shiv Ratri Fair the major attraction for Tapleshwar Temple.The Tapleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Rajaji National Park:

Rajaji National Park is home to many anaimals. Birds and plants.The main attraction for this park is Elephant Population. The park situated is 23 kms away from the main city.

Malsi Deer Park:

Malsi Deer Park popular is a picnic spot.

Accessibility

Road Distance from Dehradun to (in kms)

Shimla to Dehradun: 285 kms Chandigarh to Dehradun: 180 kms Delhi to Dehradun: 260 kms Lucknow to Dehradun: 582 kms Uttarkashi to Dehradun: 192 kms Haridwar to Dehradun: 53 kms .

Nearest Airport

30 Km. east of city Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

Nearest Railway Station

Dehradun is a major railway station which is connected to all cities in the country.