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Dehradun, one of the most sought after hill station in India brings to the tourists some of the most preserved colonial heritage. The city is the capital of Uttaranchal and offers the best of tourism to the travelers. A trekker’s delight, Dehradun also offers adventure options of mountaineering and walking. Shopping for the authentic Dehradun Basmati Rice here is an inevitable option. Some attractions here are the famous Forest Research Institute and Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy. The city also is known for homing some of the best schools in India. Dehradun is a quaint twon which does not offer great tourist attractions but serves as the base for excursion of various tourist spots like Mussoorie, Rajaji National Park, Asan Barrage, Corbett National Park and Lakha Mandal Temple. Having an airport makes this town accessible from all the parts of the country.Tourists may keep off days of hard winter and heavy snowfalls, usually in January.March to June is ideal for all sight seeings and other activities. July to September is perfect for short trips and also good for enjoying the natural scenic beuties. October to February is offering pretty cool climate and ideal for honeymoon trips. This period is good with snowfalls and is the period of flowering in Dehradun.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 248xxx

STD Code: 135

Info Website: dehraduntourism.in

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

HistoryEdit

Dehradun is known to have been part of the garhwal region since times unknown (except for the brief interlude at Rohilla). Various mythological stories connect Dehradun to have been a part of Ramayana. It is a popular belief that Rama and Lakshmana had come to this town for penance. The Pandavas also are believed to have sojourn here for rest. Various rock inscription associate Dehradun to Emperor Asoka , who ruled in the 1st century B.C. At certain time or the other, Dehradun has been under the rule of Sikhs, Mughals and the Gorkhas. While the Sikhs ruled here from 1675-1699, the area went into the control of the Gurkhas in the year 1803, making it a province of Nepal. The presenttown of Dehradun, was annexed by the British during the Gurkha War, after which a treaty was signed between the British and the Kingdom of Nepal . Thus, Dehradun came under the British crown and started to gain back its lost glory. The ‘Municipality of Dehradun’ was established in 1867 and in the 1900, Dehradun got its first railroad.

Places to VisitAdd 

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is a domestic airport located about 20 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to city, which cost about Rs 400. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun : 0135 241 2052.

By Train : Dehradun is well connected with railways and tourists can reach up to Dehradun by train from major cities of India. There are two trains that run daily between Delhi to Dehradun and vice-versa. Dehradun city is located 2kms from Dehradun Railway Station. Shatabdi Express and Mussoorie Express are the two major trains connecting Dehradun with major cities of India. Dehradun has excellent rail network with all important cities like Amritsar, Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi etc. Railway Enquiry, Dehradun -No. 0135 – 2622131, 131

By BUS : All nearby cities are connected to Dehradun by State owned Uttarakhand transport buses. It also connects Kashmere Gate in New Delhi with Dehradun. There are overnight deluxe A/C bus services of Uttarakhand Tourism from New Delhi to Dehradun. A distance of 235 km from Delhi to Dehradun costs about Rs 900 by deluxe bus. Buses can also be hired from Shimla (Rs 1,000) and Chandigarh (Rs 600).

By Taxi : Dehradun is well connected by a road network and national Highway 72. The tourist can reach to Dehradun by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Amrit Regency ; Near ISBT, Saharanpur Road, Dehradun ; Ph – 91-135-2644644, 2644954 ; Facilities – 24-hour room service, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Bharat Resorts ; 34/2, Rajpur, Old Mussoorie Road near Sahansai Ashram Chowk., Dehradun 248001. ; Ph – 094 10 546582 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Laundry,Parking.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Chutney Merry ; 34, Kaulagarh Road Krishan Nagar Chowk, Dehradun 248001. ; Ph – 098 37 283563 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking,24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Ajanta Continental ; 101, Rajpur Road, Dehradun 248001. ; Ph – 0135 274 9595 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Laundry, Parking, Non-smoking rooms, 24-Hour Security, Concierge, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Nanking Restaurant ;  361/1, Ballupur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248001. ; M –  0135 329 0919 ; Food Serve :  Multi Cuisine.

• Moti Mahal Hotel & Restaurant ;  7, Rajpur Road, Near Digvijaya Hall, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248001. ; M –  0135 265 1277 ; Food Serve :  Multi Cuisine.

• Flavours restaurant ;  patel nagar, opp telephone exchange( near lal pul ), saharanpur road Dehradun. ; M –  0135 272 6166 ; Food Serve :  Multi Cuisine.

Must Eat FoodAdd

• Litchi –  Awas Vikas Shopping Complex ; Doon Vihar Jakhan Rajpur Road Dehradun. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Cost –  Rs. 290.00 ; Famous for – N.A.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

• Trekking ; 19c Subhash Road, Avantika Trade Center,Dehradun. ; Cost – Rs. 14,410.00 Per couple. ; Visiting Time –  9:00 AM ; Closed Time :  5:00 PM.

Must ShopAdd

• Basmati rice ; Pearl Agro Food ;  22, Intl Area,Mohebewala, Dehradun Gpo, Dehradun – 248001. ; Ph/M:  (0135) 2641467.
• Khukris ; Khukriwala Handicrafts ;  No. 5, Moti Bazar , Dehradun – 248 001, Uttarakhand, India. ; Ph/M:  8447505789.
• Hand made woollen items. ; Himalayan Weavers ;  Chowk bazaar, Rajpur, Dehradun, UT 248009. ; Ph/M:  1352733113.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Chillies N Chimneys Bar ; 1B, Doon Regency, Haridwar Road, Dehradun. ; Ph/M: 01352728811, 01353207753 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : Multi Cuisine.
• Head Over Heels ; 97, Rajpur Road, Dehradun Gpo, Dehradun. ; Ph/M: 91-78955-81115 ; Cost:  No entry fee ; Food Serve : Multi Cuisine.

SpaAdd

• Signature SPA & Salon ;  75, Rajpur Rd, Chironwali Dehradun. ; Ph/M – 8909013330, 098 97 021679. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Massage , therapy rooms and suites ,steam rooms,Treatments incorporate the use of Ayurvedic principles.
• Equinox Fitness Academy ;  14/1 Mauza Kanwali, Ballupur Chowk, above axis bank, Dehradun ; Ph/M – 91-0135-2650247, 91-976-016-7360. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Cardio At Equinox, Metabolite, Nutrition Center, Steam Sauna, Massage, Strength Service.

FestivalAdd

Tapkeshwar Mela ; Venue:  Tapakeshwar on the eastern bank of the river Tons, bout 5 Kms from Dehradun ; Period :  February ; Details:  Tapakeshwar is mentioned as Deveshwara in the Skandapuran.Tapakeshwar Fair is held at Tapakeshwar which is a legendary place located on the eastern bank of the river Tons. This ancient temple,which is located in a cave called Drona Gufa,is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

This place is about 5 Kms from the heart of city Dehradun and can be approched by bus,taxi or two wheeler.A big fair is held here on the day of shivratri . Thousands of devotees congregate at this place on the day to offer prayers.

 

Jhanda fair ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  This fair is mainly celebrated by the Sikh communuty but being a multycultural place other people also takes part in this fair. This Fair is held every year at the historic Guru Ram Rai Darbar on the sacred memory of the Guru Ram Rai. A large number of devotees turn up from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and U.P.etc.

 

Lakhawar fair ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  September ; Details:  This is a rural fair which is held in the month of Sept.and Oct. It is a colour ful festival of Gharwali people and an reflection of their culture and tradition and it is very popular in the neighbouring area of Chakrata,which is situated at a distance of 78 km. from Mussoorie.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Dehradun is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room (Dehradun:(022) 27579316
• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

ItineraryEdit

Day-1

8:30 am – Christ Church ;Approx. time spent : 4 hrs

12:30 pm – Happy Valley ;Approx. time spent : 4 hrs

2:30 pm – Tapovan ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

4:30 pm – The Mall ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

Day-2

8:30 am – Kempty Falls ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs

11:30 am – Indian Military Academy ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs

2:30 pm – Gun Hill ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

4:30 pm – Municipal Garden ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

Day-3

8:30 am – The Mall ;Approx. time spent : 45 hrs

1:00 pm – Library Bazaar ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs

3:00 pm – Nag Devta temple;Approx. time spent : 4 hrs

5:30 pm – Lal Tibba ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs

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