One of the oldest cities in India, Dehradun is situated in the lap of picturesque Himalayas. This small town is a perfect place if you are looking for a weekend sneak out of the city life. With beautiful valleys doon valleys, pictorial places, famous temples, dense forests and verdant landscapes, Dehradun has lot to offer. One of the most important provinces of the Garwhal region, Dehradun was the home of Drona, the guru of Kauravas. The city has great epics of Maharbharta related to its history. Give your body the chance to rejuvenate in the beauty of this Himalayan Treat. With beautiful picnic spots on the river side’s & waterfalls are perfect for family picnic. For adventure lovers Dehradun offers enormous activities like paragliding, skiing, angling and river rafting. Wildlife lovers don’t be disappointed; Tiger view Camp gives you an opportunity of seeing the king of jungle in its natural habitat. Also home to some historical places of British times, some of the must-visits are Chetwoode Hall, Clock Tower and Rober’s Cave. Dehradun is also famous for its educational institutions including the famous Doon School and Welhems. It is also home to the Indian Military Academy.
Break the routine and let your mind in the lap of nature in Dehradun.
Route:
• By Air: Jolly Grant domestic Airport is almost 20 km away from Dehradun city. Taxis and buses are available from airport to reach the city.
• By Train: Dehradun is well connected with rest of India by train service. Dehradun Junction is located only 2 km from the city centre. Satabdi Express and Mussoorie express are two most popular trains which connect Dehradun to rest of India. From Delhi there are plenty of regular trains for Dehradun. Haridwar junction is only 56 kms from Dehradun.
• By Road: One can easily reach Dehradun via roadways. There are direct bus service for Dehradun from Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Delhi and Haridwar. Private cars and taxis are also available.
Nearest Railway Station – Dehradun Railway Station
Nearest Bus Station – ISBT near Clement Town
Nearest Airport – Jolly Grant Airport
ATM locations: There are plenty ATM counters all over Dehradun. You will find Bank Of Baroda, Canara Bank, ICIC and HDFC Bank ATMs in Rajpur Road, Punjab National Bank ATM in New Road and SBI ATM at Convent Road. Outside Dehradun Railway Station you can get some ATMs.
Famous Places around the area: Robber’s Cave, Forest Research Institute, Tapkeshwar Temple, Malsi Deer Park, Tapovan, Lachhiwala, Jawalji Temple, Malsi Deer Park, Sahastradhara, Buddha Temple, Laxman Siddha Temple, Sai Darbar, Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai – are some of the tourist attraction here in Dehradun. Mussoorie is only 35 kms from Dehradun city and one of the most popular hill stations in India.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year one can visit Dehradun, however most tourists visit this beautiful city during summer and autumn time.
Climate: Summer (17°C to 35°C); Winter (3 °C to 22 °C)
Population: 16,96,694 in Dehradun District (Census 2011)
Local Famous Foods: Dehradun is popular for its Garwhali cuisine. Most people eat vegetarian dishes. Singodi, kode ke roti, Kandalee ka Saag, Kumaoni Raita, Gahat ki Dal, Aloo ke Gutke, Sani hui Muli, Nimbu, Singodi, Kaafli, Gulgula, Chaisu, Fanu, Kulath Phanu, Jhangora ki Kheer, Bal mithai and Arsa are very popular among localites.
Local restaurants: Rajpur road is the food hub in Dehradun town. For delicious Tibetan cuisine, go to Lhasa Restaurant at Rajpur Road. Town table on rajpur road serves authentic vegetarian dishes; Kumar Vegetarian is another popular vegetarian eating joint in Rajpur Road. For non-veg lovers, taste the yummy Afghani chicken at Rajdhani Chicken Point near railway station. And do not forget the awesome butter chicken at Bhura Chicken Corner near Aaraghar Chowk. Mouth-watering Birayani at Punjabi Foods at rajpur road opposite Vishal mega mart is another popular food item in the town. For fast food lovers, here are some must-visit place for you: Buffet Snacks Shop at Rajpur Road, Bun Tikki Wala at Dwarka Store Chowk, Chetan Poori Wala at Hanuman Chowk, Gaylord Ice Cream Parlour at Paltan Bazaar and Chaat Wali Gali at Clock Tower.
Emergency numbers: For any medical assistance like accident, heart attack, stroke call 108 (toll-free number)
Police station: (0135)2716218, 2716216,100
Women Helpline Number – 7409002299.
Nearest Hospitals/Nursing homes:
CMI Hospital
54, Haridwar Road, Dehradun
(0135) 2720238/2720411
Ashirwad Hospital
1,Ashirwad Enclave, Ballupur Road, Dehradun
(0135)2763600/2764600
Archana Hospital and Lithotripsy Centre
123-A, Mahendra Vihar, Dehradun
(0135)2622775/2622713
Doon Hospital
Court Road, Dehradun
(0135)2659355/2650102
Budget and safe hotels for middle class:
Hotel Doon Regency
1-B hardwar Road, dehradun
(0135)2728811/627711/3207753
Tariff: 900 onwards
Hotel Atithi
13, Tyagi Road,Dehradun
Tel: (0135)2627246/2625033
Tariff: 990 onwards
Amrit Regency
Near ISBT, Saharanpur, Dehradun
(0135)2644644/2644954
Tariff: 1100 onwards
Hotel Doon Castle
Patel Nagar, Saharanpur road, Dehradun
Tel: 0135-2626166, 272616
Tariff: 1890 onwards
Central Hotel
17, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
phone: (0135)2653880/2652583, 93581 06043
Rs. 1900 onwards
