Dehradun
Dehra Dun, the capital of
Uttarakhand sprawls in the foot hills of Himalayas at the centre of the 120
kms. long Boon Valley. The name Dehra Dun is literally made up of two words
where Dera (Camp) and Dun (Valley). The beautiful town referred as the
'gateway' to Mussoorie and Garhwal interior is perhaps one of the oldest cities
in India. It was occupied in turns by the Sikhs, Mughals and Gurkhas before
coming under the reigns of the British. Elite educational and other
institutions were established during the British period. Dehra Dun is today
proud of its institutions like the Forest Research Institute, Doon and Welham
Schools, ONGC, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Studies, Survey of India and
Botanical Survey of India etc. Dehra Dun is also famous for aromatic long grain
rice — basmati and delicious lychees.
Reaching There :
Airport: Jolly Grant (24 kms.)
Railhead: Well connected.
Road: Well connected.
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