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About Dehradun

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Dehradun, nestled in a wide and thickly forested valley of the Shivalik ranges, Uttar Pradesh is known for its salubrious climate. Legend has it Guru Dronacharaya, a Brahmin teacher of warfare, considered the place fit for meditation & worship and therefore, the valley of Doon was christened Drona Ashram, meaning "The Abode of Drona". During British Raj, It was the summer base of the Viceroy's Bodyguard and at present, the base of the Indian Military Academy.

Area:  30 sq Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year.

Climate:  Due to its location in the hilly part of the state, the climate of Dehradun is salubrious.

Main Languages:  Hindi, English and Garhwali.

Population:  5,20,000.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 36. Min : 16.7.
Winter - Max : 23.4. Min : 5.2.

Hotels in Dehradun

Paradise Guest House

Osho Resorts

Hotel Viceroy Inn

Tourist Attractions in Dehradun

Lakhamandal Temple

Lakhamandal is located on a hill slope along the bank of the yamuna in district Dehradun. It is a site rich in ancient remains of temples, sculptures and inscriptions, some dating from as early as fif...

Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary

Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary Location: 40 kms west of Dehradun, in the west of Dehradun valley on Dehradun-Paonta Road Famous Activity: Bird Watching Popularly Known As: Dhalipur Lake Assa...

Water Sports in Dehradun

Water sports have become a big draw for tourists in Dehradun after the development of Asan Barrage. Incepted in the year 1994, an incredible water sports resort was developed at Asan Barrage by Garhwa...

Mundali

Mundali is situated in district Dehradun 129 km from Dehradun via Chakrata. Mandali offers a mind blowing view of the snow coated Himalayas. The place has vast ski slopes on which professional can enj...