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  Dehradun Travel Guide : Tourism Advice on times2travel.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Dehradun, the capital of the north Indian state of Uttaranchal is an important town in North India.
Dehradun is home to the Rashtriya India Military College a school for students who intend to join the Defence Services, it is also home to the Indian Military Academy.
Located on the right side of the Dehradun- Sahastradhara route, the kalanga monument recalls the story of the bravery of an 180 year old battle between the British and the Gokhas, perched on hill, 1000 feet over the banks of river Rispana, the monument represents the history of the rulers of Garhwal.
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 DEHRADUN CITY
Dehradun, the city, headquarters of the district is visited by a large number of tourist every year, many of them en-route to Mussoorie.
From Dehradun, enroute Mussoorie is situated a beautifully developed tourist spot lying at the foot hills of the Shivalik range.
About 15 Kms from Dehradun to reach the famous temple of Santaula Devi, one can utilize the bus facilities till Jaitunwala, then it is a 2 Kms drive to Punjabiwala by a jeep or any light vehicle and further it is a 2 kms trek to the temple.
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 Dehradun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dehradun is also an important city for the Sikhs as one of their gurus took refuge in Dehradun in the seventeenth century.
Dehradun is known as the gateway to the majestic Himalayas.
Dehradun is bustling, as it is the state capital and is also the home of many government institutes.
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 Capital of Uttranchal Pradesh "DEHRADUN"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The name Dehradun appears to be a collection of two word "dera" acmping ground, the Drnocharaya the common Guru of the Pandavas and Kaurava of the Mahabharat and the illustrious son of goddess Ganga, set up an ashram here, near the village of Dwara to perform his devotions at a lonely spot.
Earliest tangible evidence of the history of Dehradun is glimpsed from a rock in scrimption of Emperor Ashok, 3rd century, BC, that was discovered in 1860 AD by a Britisher, Mr.
Dehradun is connected to other parts of India with a wide network of road route.
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 Hill Stations in Dehradun, Dehradun Hill stations, Hill Resorts in Dehradun, Dehradun Hill Resorts, Resorts in ...
Dehradun is situated in the newly formed Himalayan state of Uttaranchal around 235 km from Delhi at the center of the Doon valley.
Dehradun is the part of Garhwal Himalayan region, which was earlier known as Kedar Khand.
Dehradun at present is the capital of Uttaranchal and poised for major developments in the coming future.
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 Dehradun Travel, Tour Packages, Tours, Hotels, Holidays Or Vacation In Dehradun
This densely forested sanctuary is known for its elephants, barking deer, leopards, sambar and peafowl and a variety of birds.
Dehradun is the place to be in for the nature lovers and the adventure seekers alike.
Dehradun is well connected to other cities of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Delhi by regular bus services like Agra, Calcutta, Chennai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai and Delhi.
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 Seasons India :: Dehradun Hill Station
Dehradun, one of the most important towns of the state of Uttar Pradesh, located at an altitude of 700 m, serves as the gateway to Mussoorie.
Dehradun also boasts of the Forest Research Institute, dating back to the British Raj period, and the Wildlife Institute of India.
Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway line with direct trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Varanasi and Lucknow.
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 DEHRADUN
Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Dehradun is one of the old cities of India.
Situated 7 Kms from Dehradun on the Dehradun-Delhi route is the famous temple of Chandrabani (Gautam Kund).
Ten Kms from Dehradun, enroute to Mussoorie is situated a beautifully developed tourist spot lying at the foothills of the Shivalik range.
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 Dehradun, Dehradun Tour, Dehradun in Uttaranchal
Dehradun lies at an altitude of 640 metres in the fertile Doon valley and bounded by the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in the east and west, the Himalayas in the north and the Shivalik Hills in the south.
Dehradun is also a city of research institutions, philanthropic organisations and residential schools, where children come to study from all over India.
Dehradun is a main railway station of the Northern Railway which has direct trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Varanasi.
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 DEHRADUN TRAVEL AND HOTEL GUIDE :: Travel made Easy
Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India its reference is even fiven in the written that dates back to 250 BC even the great king Ashoka's inscriptions can be found outside the city.
Dehradun has always been famous for various educational institutes that are present in the city.
The spring is believed to have exceptional medicinal value and the dripping caves and a bath in the Baldi River near the spring are said to rejuvenate the body and soul.
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Dehradun, nestled in a wide and thickly forested valley of the Shivalik ranges, Uttar Pradesh is known for its salubrious climate.
RAIL : Dehradun is an important railhead on Northern Railway and is connected to many parts of the country with express trains.
Due to its location in the hilly part of the state, the climate of Dehradun is salubrious.
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Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2200 feet above sea level.
Lakhamandal is situated on a hill slope along the bank of the yamuna in district Dehradun.
Dehradun is a good place to selct mid-range hotels, many of them strung along the Rajpur Road, while resonable budget accommodations can be found in the town centre.
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The hill resort of Dehradun is the gateway of the Garhwal region in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal.
Dehradun is home to the institutes like the Anthropological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India, Survey of India, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Zoological Survey of India, Wildlife Institute of India, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, and Indian Military Academy.
While in the Winters Dehradun grows colder with the temperature varying between 23.6°C and 5.4°C. Dehradun is flocked by tourists all through the year.
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Dehradun is situated in the newly formed Himalayan state of Uttaranchal around 235 km from Delhi at the center of the Doon valley.
Dehradun, the capital of the newly formed state Uttaranchal, is located on way to Mussoorie.
Rail : Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway and is connected with direct trains to almost all the big cities of India and important tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh.
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 Dehradun
Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Dehradun is the capital of Uttaranchal.
centuries Dehradun changed hands several times: Guru Ram Rai retreated here from Punjab, the Mughal Governor Najib-ud-Daula occupied it from 1757-1770 and the Gorkhas overran it on their westward expansion before ceding it to the British in 1815.
Under the British, Dehradun became an elite town with many a fine institutions like Forest Research Institute, Doon School and Welham Schools for girls and boys, many more, like the ONGC and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Studies, were added in time.
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 rediff.com: Nityanand Swami faces tough fight in Dehradun
While winning the Laxman Chowk assembly constituency in Dehradun district will be no cakewalk for former Uttaranchal chief minister Nityanand Swami, his task will be further complicated by the presence of Bharatiya Janata Party rebel Prem Batra in the fray.
In the adjoining Dehradun (Proper) constituency, the BJP similarly appears to be facing a Congress 'assault'.
But BJP activists in Dehradun are keeping a wary eye on Gandhi's impending visit, hoping she does not attract more people than Vajpayee did on Wednesday.
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 Dehradun travel guide - Wikitravel
Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2,200 ft in the Doon Valley between two of the most important rivers in India, the Ganges and Yamuna.
Dehradun is a major station and a terminus in the state of Uttarakhand.
Dehradun is in principle a 4-5 hour drive from Delhi, but unless you leave Delhi before 6am, you will encounter traffic that makes the trip significantly longer.
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 Uttaranchal, Dehradun
The climate is conducive to the growth of fruit trees and Dehradun is famous for its fruit orchards.
Dehradun is an important rail head on Northern Railway and is connected to many parts of the country with express trains.
At Dehradun, the two bus terminals are : Delhi Bus Stand on Gandhi Road, which is an inter state bus stand; and Mussoorie Bus Stand at the Dehradun Railway Stadiumoffering bus services to Mussorie and other destinations in the Himalayan region.
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You may be a nature lover, an adventure sport enthusiast, exploring the cultural diversity of India or simply want to spend some time in the lap of pristine natural beauty, Dehradun is the place that is sure to captivate you.
Dehradun is best visited during the months of September to March.
The Dehradun hotel is a gateway to the foothills of the Shivalik ranges with the backdrop of the great Himalayas.
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 Dehradun Fairs
Dehradun is connected to other parts of India with a wide network of road route.
It is mainly a local religious fair held every Sunday, but last Sunday of April has a special significance, when people turn up in very large number and congregation of 20 to 25 thousand people can be seen offering obeisance to the samadhi here.
This fair is held at the Jhanda ground in cantonment area of Chakrata block of the Dehradun district.
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Dehradun is located on a plateau at a height of 640 meters, home of the Indian Military Academy and the headquarters of the Survey of India, an office which was established by Colonel George Everest, after whom the world's highest mountain has been named.
Dehradun is the terminus of the Northern Railway well connected to places like Amritsar, Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi etc. A Delhi Dehradun Shatabdi Express has recently been introduced.
Dehradun is very well connected with highways to Delhi and other cities of Uttar Pradesh.
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 Dehradun,Dun Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India and is recently declared as the Provisional Capital of newly created Uttaranchal State in the month of Nov'2000.
Malsi Deer Park 10 km away from Dehradun, enroute Mussoorie is situated a beautifully developed tourist spot lying at the foot hills of the Shivalik range.
Santala Devi Temple About 15 km from Dehradun to reach the famous temple of Santaula Devi, one can utilize the bus facilities till Jaitunwala, then it is a 2 km drive to Punjabiwala by a jeep or any light vehicle and further it is a 2 kms trek to the temple.
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Located in the Dehradun district of Uttar Pradesh, Mundali is 129 kms from Dehradun via Chakrata Dak Pathar Under the Yamuna Hydel Scheme, Dak Pathar has emerged as a tourist spot which boasts of lush green lawns and blooming gardens.
Dehradun is a good place to selct mid-range hotels, many of them strung along the Rajpur Road, while resonable budget accommodations can be found in the town centre.
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