General Information

Area : 37.17 sq km

 

Altitude : 695 meters

 

Population : 270, 159

 

Languages : Hindi & English

 

Religion : Hindus (85.29%), Muslims (9.63%), Christians (0.87%),Sikhs (2.97%), Buddhists (0.81%), Others (0.03%)

 

Annual Mean Rainfall : 2136.7 mm per annum

 

Maximum Temperature : 27.7°C

 

Minimum Temperature : 14.6°C

 

STD Code : 0135

Introduction - Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital of newly formed Indian state of Uttranchal. Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India. It is one of the most famous & developed cities of India. Also known as the Abode of Drona, Dehradun has always been an important centre of the Garhwal rulers which was captured by the British. The headquarters of many National Institute like ONGC, Survey of India, I.I.P. etc. are located in the city. Dehradun has a string of premier educational institutes like the forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian Military College and the Indian Military Academy.

It is favoured tourist destination as it attracts tourists, pilgrims and enthusiasts from various walks of life to its serene environs. Add to this the abundance of special Basmati rice, tea and leechi gardens which contribute in turning the city into a paradise. The city is known as the gateway of many famous tourist destinations like Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath and more.

Accessibility

By Air : Jolly Grant is the nearest airport at 25 km from Dehradun. Indian Airlines operates 5 flights a week for Delhi and back.

 

By Rail : Dehradun is an important railhead of the Northern Railways. The city is well connected by daily direct trains coming in from Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, Varanasi, Lucknow and other places.

 

By Road : The city is well connected to all parts of the country with good, all-weather roads. Road distances to some important cities are Delhi - 235 km, Nainital - 300 km, Haridwar - 54 km, Agra - 382 km and Shimla - 221 km.

Places to Visit

Tapkeshwar Temple : Tapkeshwar Shiv temple is an ancient place of worship.

Rajaji National Park : Rajaji National Park, situated at the edge of the sprawling Dehradun valley, was founded in 1966 and spreads over an area of about 820 sq. km. Nestled in a lush valley of the Shivalik Range, the park is an ideal holiday resort with its many picnic spots and excursion sites for the nature lover.