Dehradun Tourism

Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand state is surely an enlightening city which is located at an altitude of about 2,200 ft. This city is situated between 2 most religious and popular Indian rivers Ganga and Yamuna. The reference of this city goes back to 250 BC. You will find the inscriptions of great grand Ashoka emperor on the external part of Dehradun. There are over 14 edicts that have been craved upon a rock. Moreover, this site evidences that Raja Shilvarma sacrificed 3 horses here. He belonged to the Vrisheri dynasty. Another true attraction is the sculpture of a bird along with a fire altar in the center. Great writings have been scripted on this sculpture which is made up of large bricks. 

Tibetan Temple Dehradun

The best time to visit this place is all 12 months of the year. Dehradun offers celestial climate and rainfall with 2073.3 mm. The most appreciated and apprized tourist places of Dehradun are Santala Devi Temple, Kalsi, The Forest Research Institute, the Malsi Deer Park, Tapovan, Tapkeshwar, Lakshman Siddh, Yamuna Hydel Scheme Dakpathar, Sahastradhara, Robbers' Cave, Chandrabani, Tibetan temple, Lachhiwala – the famous picnic spot and RajaJi National park. The RajaJi national park is the proud owner of 315 species of avifauna and 23 species of mammals.

Mussoorie is the nearest hill station from Dehradun city. Mussoorie is much famous hill station among the tourists which is just 35 kms away from the city. If you want to visit Mussoorie during your stay in Dehradun, the Uttarakhand Roadway’s local bus services available for Dehradun to Mussoorie.

Haridwar, the major holy place between Hindus and gateway for the Char Dham of Uttarakhand is also very near from Dehradun. This is just 52 kms. from the city and Uttarakhand Roadway’s local buses runs regularly between Dehradun to Haridwar.

How to Reach Dehradun

Airways: The Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport which is located 25km away from Dehradun. You will get a daily flight to Delhi from this airport. The Delhi airport is for sure the closest International Airport too.

Railways: This city holds the chief rail head in the Northern Railways. Dehradun’s Railway station provides trains directly to all major metropolitan states and cities in India. Shatabdi Express, Doon Express, Mussorie Express and Dehradun-Mumbai Express are some best choices in Railways.

Roadways: The bus services from Delhi to Dehradun are regular and on time. You can also receive permits for car rentals easily. The Road distance to Dehradun from various popular Indian destinations are Mumbai (1578 km), Lucknow (582 Km), Jaipur (493 Km), Delhi (235 Km), Chennai (2365 Km), Calcutta (1562 Km) and Agra (381 Km).

For a pleasant stay there are numerous Dehradun hotels, cottages, restaurants, service apartments, resorts and guest house available ranging from budget to Luxurious.