Dehradun
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: 0135 .
Dehradun Introduction
Welcome to the dream destination in the Doon Valley- Dehradun, the hill resort in Uttaranchal state of India. Set amidst the Himalayas, Shivaliks, Ganges and Yamuna Dehradun is indeed a picture perfect hill resort. Dehradun is the gateway to many other places of tourist interest like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri.
Dehradun - Location
The hill resort of Dehradun is the gateway of the Garhwal region in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal.
Dehradun - Past
The hill resort of Dehradun has been popular since ages. The British were captivated by the climate of Dehradun and turned it into their residential resort. They also set up several important institutions and schools here.
Places To See
1. Tapkeshwar Temple
5.5 away from Dehradun is the Tapkeshwar temple, a popular Hindu pilgrim center and the venue of an annual fair held on Shivrati, which celebrates lord Shiva’s marriage with Parvati. Cool sulphur springs around the temple mak
e excellent bathing spots for pilgrims.
2. Malsi Dear Park
This is located 8km away on the road to Mussoorie. It has deer, neelgai and a variety of birds.
Robber’s cave
Popularly known as Guchu Pani is a picnic spot situated 8km away from the city.
3. Dakpather Barrage
Constructed on the River Yamuna, is surrounded by gardens and is a pop
ular picnic spot.
4. Rajaji National Park
Consists of three sanctuaries, namely Rajaji,Motickur and Chilla. It has elephant, leopard, sloth bear, striped hyena, spotted deer and variety of birds.
5. Sahastradhara
About 14km from the city and is famous for its natural beauty and medicinal waterfalls, Sahastradhara is a very popular picnic and entertainment spot. There is also an attractive little Shiva temple snuggling under an over-hanging cliff.
Places To Eat
1. Kumar
It is located on Rajpur Rd, serves up some of the best vegetarian food in town. Recommended are gajar ka halwa, makki ki roti and saron ka saag (corn roti with mustard-leaf spinach) with lassi.
2. Motimahal
One of the best in a string of eateries on the opposite side of Rajpur Rd, serves good veg and nonveg dishes.
3. Udipi Restaurant
It is located on Lytton Rd, and it has good south Indian dishes; masala dosas (curried vegie pancakes).
Daddy's It offers Mughlai, south Indian and Chinese food.
Getting There
By Air There is an airport called Jolly Grant in Dehradun which lies unused.
By Rail Dehradun is the terminus of the Northern Railway well connected to places like Amritsar, Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi etc. A Delhi Dehradun Shatabdi Express has recently been introduced.
By Road Dehradun is very well connected with highways to Delhi and other cities of Uttar Pradesh. It is also the Gateway city to the hilly regions of Mussoorie and beyond and is connected with them with good all weather roads.
