Dehradun, nestled in a wide and thickly forested valley of the Shivalik ranges. Dehradun is the part of Garhwal Himalayan region, which was earlier known as Kedar Khand. Dehradun takes its name from the Hindi words, dera, which means camp, and dun, valley. The town is a major academic and research centre and a base for the Indian Military Academy and the Survey of India. The people of the city pride themselves for having a smile for all those who come to their lovely city. Dehradun at present is the capital of Uttaranchal and poised for major developments in the coming future.
History :
Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India. In the Vedic times, the Garhwal Mandal, of which Dehradun is a part, was known as the Kedar Khand. Guru Dronacharaya, a Brahim teacher of warfare, considered Dehradun a place fit for meditation & worship and therefore, the valley of Doon was christened Drona Ashram, which means "The Abode of Drona". According to a legend, Lord Shiva, the Hindu Destroyer of the Universe, stomped his foot in anger in the Dun valley. Another lore has it that Lord Rama and Laxmana, did penance here after killing the king of Lanka, Ravana. The five Pandavas during their exile lived in the Dun valley for a short while. A rock inscription near Kalsi has led historians to believe that Emperor Ashoka ruled over the area in the 4th century.
Cities of Uttaranchal
Almora,
Dehradun,
Mussorrie,
Nainital, Garhwal, Gangotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Yamunotri, more...
Tourist Attraction of Dehradun :-
Malsee Dear Park, Rajaji National Park, Tapkeshwar Temple.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, about 18 km from Dehradun which itself is about 34 km from Mussoorie. Regular flights ply between Delhi and Dehradun thrice a week
By Rail :
The nearest railhead is Dehradun, 34 kms away. It is the Northern Railway Terminus and is connected to all major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Lucknow and Varanasi. From Delhi, one can take the early morning Shatabadi or the over-night Mussoorie Express.
By Road
Mussoorie, is connected to Dehradun, which, in turn, is connected to all major cities.
