Holidays in North India
Holidays in Agra
Holidays in Dehradun
Holidays in Delhi
Holidays in Haridwar
Holidays in Himachal Pradesh
Holidays in Jaipur
Holidays in Jaisalmer
Holidays in Jammu
Holidays in Jodhpur
Holidays in Kashmir
Holidays in Ladakh
Holidays in Manali
Holidays in Mussoorie
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Holidays in Uttaranchal |
Holidays in Dehradun |
Dehradun is the capital of Uttaranchal state. It is an important and popular tourist destination of North India . The climate and location of Dehradun makes it a popular tourist destination holidays in Dehradun . Its proximity to Mussoorie, the queen of hills, is an added advantage. Both these places attract a large number of tourists from different parts. Dehradun was a comparatively a small town but with the new-found glory of becoming the capital city of Uttaranchal its development and history seemed to compete everywhere in the streets and bazaars that overlooked the hills of Mussoorie. And people are now an exodus for holidays in Dehradun.
India has several Hill Stations for a quick weekend's gateway and holidays in Dehradun is one of them. Most people from North India visit Dehradun, usually on an extended weekend as it is just 220 kilometres from New Delhi . It takes around 4-5 hours by road. The roads which lead to Dehradun however leave a lot to be desired. The traffic is high during the day and therefore night driving is recommended on this stretch. However you comfort level while driving at night is an issue you'd have to grapple with.But people with a strong desire for holidays in Dehradun can overcome it.
Dehradun's a nice place. A very quiet city during the day. The buzz starts around late afternoon, and by evening the whole place is jostling with activity of tourist who have arrived here for holidays in Dehradun . The innumerable variety of flora and fauna that you see in Dehradun is simply amazing. Don't miss a trip to the forest Research institute if you want your trip to be complete. The Gurudwara constructed by Guru Ram Raj during the reign of Aurangzeb in the Dhamanwala locality o the town is a religious location of eminence. The other locations of significance is the Robber's cave, situated at an expanse of about 8 kms from Dehra Dun . The cave is a natural picnic location enclosed by high grounds where water abruptly disappears from view and proceeds underground only to reappear after a couple of backyards in the form of a stream. The town has numerous lodges and guest houses that provide comfortable accommodation to the tourist who have come here for holidays in Dehradun . For numerous years, it has been one of the best renowned educational hubs in northern India , given the plethora of world class schools it boasts of. Dehra Dun is well connected by rail and street with Delhi , Bombay , Calcutta , Lucknow and Varanasi .
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