Dehradun

Dehradun or Dehra Doon is one of the many hill stations in India. A place especially notable for its scenic beauty, Dehradun is located in the newly formed Indian state of Uttaranchal or Uttarakhand. Situated at a height of 2,200 feet, this hill station is actually located in the Doon Valley which is 230 kilometers north of the capital city New Delhi. The geographical position of Dehradun makes it all the more spectacular. Nestled in the laps of the Himalayas and the Shivalik Hills and surrounded by two mighty rivers, the Ganga in the east and Yamuna on the west, Dehradun is one of the most peaceful hill stations you will ever come across.

The climate is generally fine and can be termed as perfectly North Indian. Winters are generally cold, followed by sultry summers, wet monsoons and a welcoming spring. The autumn season is however short lived with the weather turning slightly mild. Sight seeing attractions are plenty and include Sahastradhara, Malsi Deer Park, and Robber's Cave to name a few. Eating joints and restaurants can be found in abundance with some of the big names like Mc Donald's, Barista having their joints in the notable areas.

Shopping is definitely fun and apart from the woolens what you must buy is the original variety of the world famous Dehradun Basmati Rice. Well known shopping places include Astley Hall, Paltan Bazaar and Mall Road. Finding a place to stay is also easier due to the presence of some great mid range and budget hotels. Apart from standard facilities, your comfort is taken care of.

Lastly, Dehradun is easy to reach via road, rail and air route. The easy connectivity works in its favor to make this one of the noted hill stations in India.