Introduction
Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India and is recently declared as the Provisional Capital of newly created Uttaranchal (Now Uttarakhand) State in the month of Nov'2000. Also known as the 'Adobe of Drona'. Dehradun has always been an important center for Garhwal rulers which was captured by the British. The city has the Himalayas to its north, the Shivalik range to its south, the sacred Ganges to its east and the Yamuna to its west.

Area	37 sq km
Altitude	635 metres above sea level
Temperature	Summer-Min.-22.0C,Max.-38.0 C Winter,Min.-5.0C,Max.-22.0C
Languages	English, Hindi, Garwali
STD Code	0135
Rainfall	__ cm average yearly
Best Time to Visit	Round the year

Dehradun Map

How to get there
1. Air :- The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant around 25 km away, on the outskirts of the town.

2. Rail:-Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway and is connected with direct trains to almost all the big cities of India .
3. Road:-There are good road connections from Dehradun to other cities of India.

Places to Visit

Forest Research Institute	Tapkeshwar Temple
Malsi Deer Park	Robber's CaveS
Lakshman Siddh Temple	Institute of Himalayan Geology
Sahastradhara

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Excursion l

Rajaji National Park	Mussorie	Rishikesh
Kempty Fal	Chakrata	Haridwar

Shopping
It is always pleasure to walk through the colorful and lively markets of Dehra Dun for curios and warm woolen clothes in beautiful hues and styles. The most famous shopping spts are Paltan Bazaar with its maze of streets and alleys, a fascinating market close to the Clock Tower, Rajpur Road and the Ashley Hall region of Dehra Dun.

Accommodation

Hotel Maduban	Hotel Great Value	Hotel President
Hotel Aketa	Hotel pacific	Hotel Doon Castle
The Competent Palace