Dehradun

India - Fast Facts
Area     37.17 sq km
Altitude     695 meters
Population     270, 159
Languages     Hindi & English
Religion     Hindus (85.29%), Muslims (9.63%),
Christians (0.87%), Sikhs (2.97%),
Buddhists (0.81%), Others (0.03%)
Annual Mean Rainfall     2136.7 mm per annum
Maximum Temperature     27.7°C
Minimum Temperature     14.6°C
STD Code     013
Introduction
Tourism Welcome to the dream destination in the Doon Valley-, the hill resort in Uttaranchal state of India. Set amidst the Himalayas, Shivaliks, Ganges, and Yamuna is indeed a picture-perfect hill resort. is the gateway to many other places of tourist interest like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, et al

Location
Dehradun is situated in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal around 235 km from Delhi. Dehradun extends from the latitude 30° 19' in the North to longitude 78° 04' in the East. The city of Dehradun is well connected to other cities in north India by rail, road, and air.

Dehradun Tourism Places to Visit
The hill resort of Dehradun is dotted with places of tourist interest.
The office of Survey of India, founded in 1767 is an important landmark of Dehradun. The organization had determined the height of Mount Everest under the leadership of the then Surveyor General, Sir George Everest. You may check out the old maps of all kinds of maps here. Then there is the Forest Research Institute on Kaulagarh Road in Dehradun. The institute trains forest officers in India. It has six museums that display the best species of flora and fauna to be found in India. Wood samples, insects, furniture, wildlife, a few stuffed animals, a library, and a bookshop are the other places you may check out at the institute.

Dehradun also boasts of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. It has a museum that displays the geological diversity of India. Rock samples, semi-precious stones, and fossils are the various exhibits in the museum.

Sahastradhara, Dehradun Travel Packges While in Dehradun you must visit the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple. The cave temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, on the banks of a seasonal river.

Then there is Tapovan on the Dehradun-Rajpur Road. Situated in the Doon Valley Tapovan is believed to have been the spot where Guru Dronacharya, the teacher of warfare to the Kauravas and Pandavas, underwent his penance.
Then there is the temple of Lakshman Siddh. The younger brother of Lord Ram is believed to have undergone penance here for killing the demon king Ravan. The Shakya Center, Robbers Cave, Sahastradhara, Malsi Deer Park, and the Rajaji National Park are other places of tourist importance in Dehradun.

Dehradun is also renowned for its academic institutes. Dehradun is home to the institutes like the Anthropological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India, Survey of India, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Zoological Survey of India, Wildlife Institute of India, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, and Indian Military Academy.

Dehradun - Adventure Sports

 Dehradun is the place to be for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. The ski resort at Auli near Dehradun attracts enthusiasts from all over the country and abroad. The resort has skiing facilities like cable car, Ski lifts, chair lifts, snow-beaters et al. The Valley of Flowers, Har-ki-Doon, Dodital, Pindari glacier, etc. makes excellent trekking routes from Dehradun.

Dehradun - How to Reach

 For transportation within and around Dehradun, you may take your pick from the private bus services, tempos, auto rickshaws, tongas, cycle rickshaws, and taxis.

The Jolly Grant airport, nearest to Dehradun is 25 km away. It is linked with flights to Delhi, which is a major international airport in India.

The excellent rail network links Dehradun with other important places in India. The Shatabdi Express, Mussorie Express, and the Dehradun-Mumbai Express cater to the rail transport between Dehradun and Delhi, Mussoorie, Mumbai, Varanasi, Calcutta, and Lucknow.

Dehradun is well connected to other cities of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, and Delhi by regular bus services like Agra, Calcutta, Chennai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Delhi. There are road routes that connect Dehradun with tourist places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Shimla, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Nainital, Badrinath, Gaurikant, Gangotri, Kalsi, and the Rajaji National Park.

Dehradun - Best Time to Visit

 The hill resort of Dehradun is ideally located amongst the hills and experiences a moderately pleasant climate throughout the year. The temperature hovers between 44.5°C and 16.7°C in the summers. While in the Winter Dehradun grows colder with the temperature varying between 23.6°C and 5.4°C. Dehradun is flocked by tourists all through the year. In summer it is the retreat from the plains and in winter it is the snow-time! You can enjoy the snow in the Garhwal Himalayas during November/December. April to July is the ideal time for a trip to the Doon Valley and skip the heat and the dust of the Indian summer in the hill resort of Dehradun.

Dehradun - Where to Stay

 There is ample accommodation option available in Dehradun. There are several hotels, government guesthouses, and dharmshalas that cater to the needs of the tourists to Dehradun. You may pick up your accommodation option as per your budget. In case you are planning a trip to Dehradun in the summer, getting advance reservations made for the stay will be better. Since, Dehradun is one of the most popular hill resorts in India, among the locals as well as foreigners.

 Like accommodation food is available in plenty at the many eateries and restaurants that dot Dehradun.

Dehradun - Fairs and Festivals

 The hill resort of Dehradun hosts several fairs and festivals. Dehradun celebrates the Jhanda Fair on the fifth day after Holi every year in March/April. The fair honors Guru Ram Rai who arrived in Dehradun in 1699 on the same day. He built a gurudwara called Guru Ram Rai Durbar and hoisted his flag on it. The followers come together and the flag is ceremoniously unfurled at the Jhanda Chowk of Dehradun.

 The Tapkeshwar temple of Dehradun celebrates the Shivratri fair with much fervor. Devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati throng the Tapkeshwar Temple during the annual Shivratri fair. Then there is the Lakhawar Fair which is celebrated in the Lakhawar village during the months of September-October every year. Dance, music, and sports competitions mark the celebrations of the fairs in Dehradun.