Dehradun -also known with the name of Abode of Drona and Doon Valley is the capital of newly created state of Uttaranchal or Uttarakhand.

Set amidst the Great Indian Himalayan ranges, the city of Dehradun is the major tourist attractions. Situated in north-west corner of the state, Dehradun is bounded on the north and north-west by Uttarkashi district, on the east by Tehri Garhwali and Pauri-Garhwal districts and in the south by Saharnpur district (Uttar Pradesh).

Dehradun remained an important centre for Garhwali rulers later the British captured the area and developed it as a hill station.

Apart from a hill resort, Dehradun is also the headquarters of several National Institutes and Organizations such as ONGC, Forest Research Institute, Survey of India etc.

Dehradun is home to some of Indias noted educational and training institutes like Indian Military Academy, Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) etc

There are a great number of tourist attractions in and around Dehradun. A number of historic temples like Malsi Deer Park, Sahastradhara, and Robbers Cave, Lakshman siddh temple reflect the spiritual importance of the place.

Mussoorie – A famous hill station of north India, Mussoorie is located at a distance of 34 kms from Dehradun. Popularly known as the Queen of Hill Stations Mussoorie offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayan snow capped peaks and lush Doon Valley. Some of the major attractions of Mussoorie are Camels back road, Mussoorie […]

Sahastradhara – is located 11 kms away from Dehradun. Sahastradhara is an ideal picnic spot and throughout the year it is thronged by people in large number. The waterfall at Sahastradhara is 9 mts high, the river Baldi and caves provide it a magnificent view. The Sulphur spring is another attraction here, people believe that […]

Tapovan-  located 5 kms away from the city bus stand on the Dehradun. Tapp means Tapasy. Set amidst the beautiful natural surroundings, this place has an interesting legend linked to Guru Dronacharya and is a well known for meditation and other spiritual purposes. For tourists it is an enchanting and magical place which will take […]