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Rishikesh
The Yoga Capital of the World on the banks of the Ganges, famous for ashrams, the Beatles' visit, and white-water rafting.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Uttarakhand, India · Asia
Dehradun sits on the route: 10 minutes from Rāipur, 35km from Rishikesh.
Dehradun is a city located in Uttarakhand, India. With a population of 522,081, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Dehradun sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dehradun to your route.
Dehradun (Hindi: Dēhrādūn, pronounced [ˈd̪ɛɦɾaːd̪uːn]), also known as Dehra Doon ( DAIR-ə DOON), is the winter capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and is governed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, with theRead more
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly holding its winter sessions in the city as its winter capital. Part of the Garhwal division, and housing the headquarters of its Divisional Commissioner, Dehradun is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area and to establish a smart city in the Himalayas.
Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between Song River, a tributary of Ganges on the east and the Asan River, a tributary of Yamuna on the west. The city is noted for its picturesque landscape and provides a gateway to the surrounding region.
Dehradun is a notable academic and research hub and is home to the Indian Military Academy, Forest Research Institute, Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, the Doon School, Welham Boys' School, Welham Girls' School, Brightlands School, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology and the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing. It is the headquarters of the Surveyor-General of India. According to the combined survey based on health, infrastructure, economy, education, and crime, conducted by Dainik Jagran and KPMG, Dehradun is one of India's safest cities. Dehradun is also known for its Basmati rice and bakery products.
Dehradun has been an important centre for the Garhwal kingdom, which was first captured by Gorkha rulers, in January 1804, and then by the British. For its strategic value, in addition to the location of its principal service academy, the Indian Armed Forces maintain a considerable presence in Dehradun, at the Garhi Cantonment and Naval Station. The Uttarakhand Police is the primary law enforcement agency in the city.
It is well connected and in proximity to Himalayan tourist destinations such as Shimla, Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Chakrata, New Tehri, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Chopta-Tungnath, Auli, and summer and winter hiking destinations like the Valley of Flowers at Dodital, Dayara Bugyal, Kedarkantha, Har Ki Dun and Hemkunt Sahib for camping and Himalayan panoramic views. The Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh, along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Chota Char Dham, viz. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, are also primarily accessed via Dehradun, the closest major city.
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Dehradun is located in Uttarakhand, India, Asia. The coordinates are 30.3244 latitude, 78.0339 longitude.
Dehradun has a population of approximately 522,081 people, making it a city in India.
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The Yoga Capital of the World on the banks of the Ganges, famous for ashrams, the Beatles' visit, and white-water rafting.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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One of Hinduism's seven holiest cities where the Ganges emerges from the Himalayas, famed for the nightly Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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