DEHRADHUN - Picturesque Valleys of Asia
Surrounded
by lush green forests and hills, Dehradun, has always been a favourite
with the tourists. Dehradun," the district headquarter is located at an
altitude of 2200 feet above sea level in the picturesque Doon valley.
It is endowed with a pleasant, moderate climate & is well-connected with
other important places.
Dehradun is a gateway and base camp for tourists and pilgrims headed for Rishikesh and Haridwar, as well as those going to Yamunotri-Gangotri-Kedamath-Badrinath and Valley of Flowers-Hemkund Sahib. It has a significant number of Yoga centres too. It also boasts of premier educational institutes such as the Forest Research Institute, Shatriya Indian Military Collage, Indian Military Academy. Dehradun is quite often the venue for Adventure Tourism training programmes. A highly favoured tourist destination throughout the year, Dehradun fascinates with its lush environs. The rice, tea and leechi gardens add to the beauty of the valley.
HOW TO GET THERE :
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Road : On State Highway No. 45, Dehradun is connected to all parts of the country with good, all-weather roads. (Delhi 235 kms., Rishikesh 43 kms.)
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Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24 kms. from Dehradun.
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Rail : Dehradun is an important railhead on Northern Railway and is connected to many parts of the country with express trains.
Last modified: 26/02/2004