231 kms of journey by car. A relaxing drive of about 5 hours.
At a distance of 33 km from Mussoorie, 157 km from Chandigarh, 231 km from Delhi, 144 km from Ambala, 225 km from Shimla and 278 km from Nainital, Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand and also the headquarters of Dehradun district. It covers an area of 3088 sq. km and lies at an altitude of 2100 feet. Dehradun is located in Doon Valley in the foothills of Himalayas nestled between - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
After the battle with Ravana, Lord Rama and his brother Laxmana visited this site. Dronacharya, the Royal guru to the Kauravas and Pandavas, is believed to have been born and resided in this region. Ancient temples and ruins have been found in the nearby areas, which are almost 2000 years old.
The city is famous for its landscape and pleasant weather. Its the gateway to Mussoorie, Nainital and the pilgrimage spots of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Some of the other attractions of the region are Tapkeshwar Temple, Santala Devi Temple, Tapovan, Rajaji National Park, Malsi Deer Park and several others. The city is also very famous for its Basmati rice.
Dehradun hosts some important festivals of the region like Jhanda Fair, Tapkeshwar Fair, Laxman Sidh Fair, Bissu Fair, Mahasu Devta Fair, and the Shaheed Veer Kesari Chandra Fair. The city also boasts of some of India's finest schools like the Doon School for girls, Welham School for boys and institutions like the Forest Research Institute, the Indian Military Academy. Dehradun is also a haven for adventure enthusiasts. Various activities like trekking, paragliding, skiing and water sports can be experienced in Dehradun.
