Best time to visit: Dehradun can be traveled round the year. but its better to plan your tour between April to August, as this is the most ideal time for all visitors.
STD Code: 0135
Population: 12, 79,083
Weather: Just below the towering Himalayan range, Dehradun has a moderate climate. Summer temperatures rarely go very high, but winter temperatures can plummet to 2° Centigrade. It can rain at any time of the year, but the monsoons come in full force in July and stay till September.
About Dehradun
Dehradun is situated in the newly formed Himalayan state of Uttaranchal around 235 km from Delhi at the center of the Doon valley. The city has the Himalayas to its north, the Shivalik range to its south, the sacred Ganges to its east and the Yamuna to its west.
Dehradun, the capital of the newly formed state Uttaranchal, is located on way to Mussoorie. Being a popular hill destination, Dehradun is a most sought after tourist destination for tourists in India. Nestled in a wide and thickly forested valley of the Shivalik ranges, Dehradun is famous for its fruit orchards. The temperate climate of the city attracts tourist from all over the world, who flock in large numbers to relax and rejuvenate their body, mind and soul.
Tourist Places
Forest Research Institute On the kaulagarh road, northwest of the city center is the forest research institute. established by the british in 1906, the institute is dedica ...more
Private Bus Services, tempos (vikrams), Auto rickshaws, Tongas, Cycle-rickshaws and Taxis are available.
How to reach
By Air:
The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant around 25 km away, on the outskirts of the town. There are regular flights to Dehradun from New Delhi scheduled domestic airlines for easy connection.
By Rail:
Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway and is connected with direct trains to almost all the big cities of India and important tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh.
By Road:
There are good road connections from Dehradun to other cities of India. Distances of some major cities from Dehradun are; Agra 381 km, Calcutta 1562 km, Chennai 2365 km, Jaipur 493 km, Lucknow 582 km, Mumbai 1578 km, and Delhi 255 km.
