Dehradun hotels near railway station

Dehradun hotels near railway station

The railway station of Dehradun lies at a distance of about 2 km from the city centre and 24 km from the airport (Jolly Grant). [hana-code-insert name=’adsense’ /]It is a principle transport hub of Dehradun. It is a terminal station and trains coming here from all the other places halt at this point.

The Dehradun railroads connects to many major junctions like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Allahabad, Varanasi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Ujjain etc.

Dehradun serves all tourists and vacationers with a fine variety of  ideal hotels which can be found around the railway station. There are some high end hotels clubbed with a mixture of budget hotels perfectly combined for everyone’s needs.

The amenities offered by the Dehradun railway station are:-Computer Reservation Office, Retiring Room, G.R.P. Office, Refreshment Room – Veg/Non Veg, Tea Stall, Book Stall, wheel chairs and stretchers.

Landmarks around Dehradun railway station

Tapovan 5 km, Forest Research Institute 5 km, Indian Military Academy 6 km, Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple 6 km, Robber’s Cave 8 km, Malsi Deer Park 10 km.The Mussoorie hill station also lies close by to Dehradun at a distance of 33 kms.

The following are the popular hotels near Dehradun railway station

Best Western Hotel Madhuban Dehradun

Address 97,Rajpur Road, Dehradun
Telephone numbers 91-135-749990-94
Email / website www.hotelmadhuban.com
Star Rating 4 star
Dehradun Railway Station 3 km
Dehradun Airport 30 km
Dehradun Bus stand 1 km
Tariff Range Rs 4000- Rs 10500
Number of rooms 60 rooms
Facilities Centrally air conditioned, joggers track, internet wi-fi, health club, ayurvedic spa, doctor on call, business center, bar

Pacific Hotel

Address 19, Subhash Road, Dehradun
Telephone numbers +91-135-2712355,56,77,88
Email / website www.pacifichoteldehradun.com
Star Rating 3 star
Dehradun Railway Station 2 km
Dehradun Airport 20 km
Dehradun Bus stand 6 km
Tariff Range Rs 3500- Rs10000
Number of rooms 65 rooms, 4 suites
Facilities Car Rental Facility, Conference Facilities, Doctor on Call, Gymnasium/Health Club, Laundry Service, Parking Facility, Travel Desk, Internet facility, Banquet hall, Bar

Great Value Hotel, Dehradun

Address 74-C, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
Telephone numbers 91- 135- 2744762-65, 2744086,
3298038, 3298039, 3298030, 3292020
Email / website www.greatvaluehotel.com
Star Rating 3 star
Dehradun Railway Station 0.5 km
Dehradun Airport 20 km
Dehradun Bus stand 0.5 km
Tariff Range Rs 2100- Rs 6500
Number of rooms 45 rooms, 8 suites
Facilities Television, Wi-Fi Broadband, Secretarial Services, Lockers, Doctor on call, Board room/Meeting room

Hotel Ajanta Continental

Address 101, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
Telephone numbers 91-135-2749595 / 96 / 97 / 98
Email / website www.ajantacontinental.com
Star Rating 3 star
Dehradun Railway Station 4 km
Dehradun Airport 25 km
Dehradun Bus stand 3 km
Tariff Range 2250-5000
Number of rooms 30 rooms
Facilities Conference Halls, Restaurant, Bar, Broadband connectivity, Swimming pool, Television

Hotel Meedo’s Grand

Address 28, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
Telephone numbers +91-135-2747171-72, +91-135-2743691-92
Email / website www.hotelmeedogrand.com
Star Rating 3 star
Dehradun Railway Station 1 km
Dehradun Airport 15 km
Dehradun Bus stand 2 km
Tariff Range Rs 5500-13200
Number of rooms 31 rooms
Facilities Wi-Fi internet, Doctor on call,Safe deposit lockers,24 hrs power back up, Laundry service

Hotel Surbhi Palace

Address Chakrata Road, Dehradun
Telephone numbers 0135-2624970, 2628901
Email / website www.hotelsurbhipalace.com
Star Rating 3 star
Dehradun Railway Station 4 km
Dehradun Airport 25 km
Dehradun Bus stand 2 km
Tariff Range 1900-5600
Number of rooms 32 rooms
Facilities Banquet Hall, Conference Hall, Doctor on Call, Internet access

Hotel President

Address 6, Astley Hall, Rajpur Road Dehradun
Telephone numbers 2657082,2657386, 2652120
Email / website www.hotelpresidentdehradun.com
Star Rating 3 star
Dehradun Railway Station 3 km
Dehradun Airport 26 km
Dehradun Bus stand 1 km
Tariff Range Rs 2200-2800
Number of rooms 22 rooms
Facilities Coffee Parlour, Car Rental, Conference Hall, Doctor on Call, Internet access, Secretarial service, Laundry

New Delhi Dehradun Shatabdi Express train

New Delhi Dehradun Shatabdi Express train

Shatabdi Express trains are a series of superfast passenger trains operated by Indian Railways to connect Metro cities with other cities important for tourism, pilgrimage or business. Shatabdi Express are day-trains and they return to the station of origin the same day. [hana-code-insert name=’adsense’ /]The Shatabdis are among the fastest trains in India and the Indian Railways considers them as prestigious.

The Shatabdi Express trains run over short to medium distances and they have a running speed upto 130 kilometers per hour. All the Shatabdi Express trains have one coach of first class air-conditioned seating. These coaches have wider leg room and offer better food compared to the normal Air conditioned seating (CC). New on-board entertainment systems have also been installed on some of these trains where the passengers can view movies and television serials directly via satellite.

New Delhi to Dehradun to New Delhi Shatabdi Express train runs on all days of the week, and it halts in Ghaziabad, Meerut City, Muzaffar Nagar, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Haridwar on its course of journey from both destinations.

This train has two classes of journey namely First AC Tier and air conditioned Chair Car Tier. Comprehensive details such as train name, their numbers, days and other related information are provided underneath in the table.

New Delhi – Dehradun – New Delhi Shatabdi Express Train

Details New Delhi to Dehradun Shatabdi Express Dehradun to New Delhi Shatabdi Express
Train Number 12017 12018
Train Name DEHRADUN SHTBDI DEHRADUN SHTBDI
Days of Run All Days of the week All Days of the week
Originating station New Delhi Railway Station Dehradun Station
Departure Time 0650 Hrs 1700 Hrs
Destination Station Dehradun Station New Delhi Railway Station
Arrival time 1240 Hrs 2245 Hrs
Average Running Speed 46.26 Kilometers per hour 46.26 Kilometers per hour
Time taken 5 Hrs and 50 Minutes 5 Hrs and 45 Minutes
Distance covered 315 kilometers 315kilometers
Fare AC 1 Tier Rs 1090 Rs 1205
Fare AC CC Tier Rs 525 Rs 545

Dehradun Railway Station

Station Code DDN

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Dehradun then prefix it with the STD Code of Dehradun which is 0135. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 0135131.

Dehradun is the capital city of north Indian state of Uttaranchal. Situated in the Doon valley, at the foothills of Himalayas, Dehradun is one of the most picturesque hill resorts of India. Dehradun is a favoured destination for tourists and the pilgrims alike. One of the oldest cities of India, Dehradun has its connection with great epic Ramayana. Legend has it that Lord Rama and his brother Lakshman did penance at Dehradun to kill demon king Ravana. Developed by the British as en elite town, Dehradun is home to many important institutions like Forest Research Institute, Survey of India and Indian Military Academy. Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Robber’s Cave, Dakpathar Barrage, Malsi Deer Park, Tapovan and Sahasradhara are some of the popular places of tourist interest in and around Dehradun. The highly popular and Elite Doon School is located in the Valley of Dehradun.

Dehradun railway station situated just 2 km away from the city centre. The railway station is under the administrative control of the Northern Railways. Dehradun railway station is connected by express trains with Delhi and other parts of North India. Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, Mussoorie Expresss and Dehradun express are some trains running between Delhi and Dehradun. The Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) is located at a short distance from the railway station. Just one km from the railway station is the old bus terminal and main taxi stand. For accommodation, hotels are available at a short distance from the railway station.

Amenities at Chandigarh railway station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation offices
  • Tourist information centres
  • Medical and general shops
  • Restaurants both vegetarian and non vegetarian
  • Book stall and STD / PCO booths
  • Wheel Chairs and stretchers

Distances of major landmarks in & around Dehradun from Dehradun Railway station

The Airport is 24 kilometers, Tapovan 5 kilometers, Forest Research Institute 5 kilometers, Indian Military Academy 6 kilometers, Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple 6 kilometers, Robber’s Cave 8 kilometers, Malsi Deer Park 10 kilometers, Sahastradhara 14 kilometers, world famous hill station of Mussoorie 33 kilometers, Chandigarh 172 kilometers, Meerut 174 kilometers, Haridwar 52 kilometers, Rishikesh 41 kilometers, and Delhi is 245 kilometers from this railway station.

New Delhi Railway Station

Station Code NDLS

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

Train Arrival & Dep 133

It may please be noted that if you are calling these numbers from outside of Delhi then prefix it with the STD Code of Delhi / New Delhi which is 011. For example if you are calling 131 then please dial it as 011131.

The New Delhi Railway Station, station code NDLS, is the main railway station in Delhi. New Delhi Station is the second busiest, and one of the largest, in India. It handles over 300 trains each day, from 16 platforms. The New Delhi station holds the record for the largest route interlocking system in the world. The station is about two kilometres north of Connaught Place, in central Delhi.

Amenities at New Delhi railway station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation office
  • Tea stalls
  • Refreshment room both vegetarian and non vegetarian
  • Book stalls
  • STD / PCO booth
  • G.R.P office
  • Cyber cafe
  • Wheel chairs and stretchers

Distances of major landmarks from New Delhi railway station

Indira Gandhi International Airport is 22 kilometers, India Gate 5 kilometers, Connaught Place 2 kilometers, Karol Bagh 3 kilometers, Red Fort 4 kilometers, Parliament House 4 kilometers, Rashtrapati Bhawan 5 kilometers, Qutub Minar 15 kilometers, Mehrauli 16 kilometers, NOIDA 15 kilometers, Ghaziabad 27 kilometers, Gurgaon 29 kilometers, and Faridabad 28 kilometers from this railway station.

New Delhi Dehradun Travel Guide

Delhi Dehradun Travel Guide

New Delhi to Dehradun travel by road

Dehradun the capital city of Uttarakhand is well connected to the major cities, it lies on the National Highway no. 58 and road network is good. It is 270 km away from New Delhi. and Journey time is between six to seven hours. Dehradun is very near to Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Haridwar. [hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]

Volvo and deluxe buses between Dehradun and Delhi

Travel time is six to eight hours with one break in between.

From Delhi

ISBT Kashmere Gate Delhi to ISBT Dehradun

Departure times 6:30 hrs, 11:30 hrs, 14:30 hrs and 22.30 hrs

Arrival at Dehradun 13:00 hrs, 18:00 hrs, 21:00 hrs, and 04:00 hrs

From Dehradun

Hotel Dron Dehradun –  Dehradun ISBT – ISBT Kashmere Gate, Delhi

Departure From Hotel Dron Dehradun 6:00 hrs 10:30 hrs 14:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs

Departure From ISBT Dehradun  6.30 hrs 11.30 hrs 14.30 hrs  22.30

Arrival at ISBT New Delhi  13.00 hrs 18.00 hrs 21.00 hrs 04.00 hrs

Private Volvo and deluxe bus operators between Delhi and Haridwar

Private Deluxe and Volvo Busses depart from Delhi to Dehradun on regular basis, but the frequency is high in the evening. Buses generally depart in the evening between 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Blue World Tourist

3513,1St Floor,Gali Arjun, Dariba Pan Pahar, Pahar Ganj near railway station New Delhi

Phone number 011 – 23864107, 23524279

City Heart Travels

12 A Scindia House Cannaught Place

Telephone : (011) 23766648 TeleFax : (011) 23766649

Haridwar Office: Veer Tour & Travels Near Himalayan Depot, Gate No.1, Haridwar,

Ph: 01334 – 265626

South Delhi Travel Centre

B-1 Main Road Masood Pur Mkt. Vasant Kunj New Delhi-70 

Phone numbers:011-26136611, 26137711, 26138811

Alka Travels

Gurgaon Office: 60-A,Sector-18, 2nd. Floor, Udyog Vihar,Gurgaon

Tel. Number: +91-0124-4277436

Bagmati Travels

Plot no. 372, MG Road, Sultanpur Near Empire Estate Apartments. New Delhi-110030

Phone- 91 11 26800297

Reputed taxi operator in Delhi having all type of vehicles for tourists from Tata Indica to Luxury cars

Pick up points for private Volvo and deluxe bus operators are at Scindia House, Connaught Place and Azad Hind Market near red fort.

Non Luxury Bus between Delhi and Dehradun

Bus starts from the ISBT bus stand, located at the Kashmir Gate in Delhi. Regular Buses leave every 30 minutes for Dehradun. Cost of ticket is Rs. 121.

Delhi to Mussoorie bus from Delhi:  Departure time 9 pm, Arrival time – 7am at Mussoorie

Delhi to Haridwar road map

Delhi – 24 Kilometers –  Modinagar – 21 Kilometers – Meerut – 31 kilometers – Khatauli –  52 kilometers – Muzaffarnagar – 51 kilometers – Roorkee – 32 kilometers – Haridwar – 50 Kilometers – Dehradun

Driving instructions from Delhi to Dehradun

Total travel time by car will be around six to seven hours

Start at New Delhi and travel 20 kilometers towards Mohan Nagar through Nizamuddin Bridge via Ghazipur Border & Dabar Chowk on national highway number 24. Travelling forward 13 Kms from Mohan nagar, at T Junction, take a right turn & then left turn from Ghaziabad border traffic light towards national highway number58.

Keep travelling on National highway 58. Cross Murad Nagar and Modi Nagar

Before entering Meerut City take left on to the Meerut Byepass to avoid the city rush

Travel through Khatauli and take right for Muzaffarnagar Byepass before Muzaffarnagar city again to avoid the city traffic saving time and fuel

Continue on the national highway and pass through Purkaji and Roorkee to reach Haridwar. Continuing on the highway further reach Dehradun after traveling 50 Kms

Taxi services  from Delhi to Dehradun

Delhi taxis may be taken from the Ajmeri Gate in New Delhi, to Mussoorie. Taxi can be booked ahead of time to take you one way, either to or from Delhi, and will not charge for their return trip. Cost: Rs. 3,000 – 3,500, depending on whether you’re coming from the airport or from in the city. These rates may change due to state taxes and hike in fuel prices. Taxi journeys take 6-10 hours depending on road conditions and the time of year

Local Transport Services: Private Bus Services, tempos (vikrams), auto rickshaws, Tongas, cycle-rickshaws and taxis.

New Delhi to Dehradun travel by train

Dehradun is a major railway station of Northern Railways and is well connected with direct trains to almost all the big cities of India. Some of the major ones are Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi A/C special, Mussoorie Express, Jan Shatabdi, Dehradun Express, Howrah-Dehradun Express, Chennai-Dehradun Express, Bandra-Dehradun Express, Indore-Dehradun Express etc.

Train services from New Delhi to Dehradun

The distance between Delhi and Dehradun is 315 Kilometers and it takes about 6 to 10 hours to reach this place depending upon the type of train taken. Important Cities in between Delhi and Haridwar are Meerut, Roorkee and Haridwar.

Shatabdi express is the fastest train in this route and takes 5 hours 50 min to reach either side. The fare of New Delhi Dehradun Shatabdi Express Chair car is Rs 545

Trains Between Dehradun and Delhi

Train No. Train Name Origin Dep.Time Destination Arr.Time
2017 DEHRADUN SHTBDI New Delhi 6:50 AM Dehradun 12:40 PM
2055 DDN JANSHTBDI New Delhi 3:25 PM Dehradun 9:10 PM
2205 NZM DDN AC EXP H Nizamuddin 11:55 PM Dehradun 5:40 AM
4041 MUSSOORIE EXP Delhi Shahdra 10:35 PM Dehradun 8:00 AM
4309 UJJAINI EXPRESS H Nizamuddin 11:30 AM Dehradun 7:00 PM
4317 IND DDN EXPRESS H Nizamuddin 11:30 AM Dehradun 7:00 PM
9019 DEHRADUN EXP H Nizamuddin 5:47 AM Dehradun 5:35 PM
9265 UTTARANCHAL EXP New Delhi 11:30 AM Dehradun 7:00 PM
2287 DEHRADUN EXP H Nizamuddin 11:00 AM Dehradun 6:00 PM
2687 DEHRADUN EXP H Nizamuddin 9:10 PM Dehradun 5:00 AM

Trains Between Delhi and Dehradun

Train No. Train Name Origin Dep.Time Destination Arr.Time
2018 DEHRADUN SHTBDI Dehradun 5:00 PM New Delhi 10:45 PM
2056 NDLS JNSHTBDI Dehradun 5:10 AM New Delhi 11:15 AM
2206 DDN NZM AC SPL Dehradun 11:25 PM H Nizamuddin 5:05 AM
2288 DDN KCVL SUP EX Dehradun 6:00 AM H Nizamuddin 1:25 PM
2688 DDN MAS EXP Dehradun 7:20 AM H Nizamuddin 2:45 PM
4042 MUSSOORIE EXP Dehradun 9:20 PM Delhi S Rohilla 8:35 AM
4310 UJJAIYANI EXP Dehradun 6:00 AM H Nizamuddin 1:15 PM
4318 DDN INDB EXP Dehradun 6:00 AM H Nizamuddin 1:15 PM
9020 DEHRADUN EXP Dehradun 10:40 AM H Nizamuddin 9:15 PM
9266 UTTARANCHAL EXP Dehradun 6:00 AM New Delhi 1:10 PM
9566 UTTARANCHAL EXP Dehradun 6:00 AM New Delhi 1:10 PM

 

Railways Enquiry New Delhi

Roadways Enquiry New Delhi

General Enquiry 131, 011-23366177 ISBT General & DTC Enquiry 011-22968836
Centralized Enquiry 011-23366101 Haryana Roadways 011-22961262
Reservation Enquiry 1345 Himachal Pradesh Roadways 011-22966725
Automated Enquiry (English) 1330 Punjab Roadways 011-22967892
Automated Enquiry (Hindi) 1335 Rajasthan Roadways 011-22961246, 22919537
Arrivals (Recorded) North/East/West/south 1331, 1332,1333,1334 U.P. Roadways 011-22968709
Departures (Recorded) North/East/West/south 1336, 1337,1338,1339 DTC Head Office 011-23354518
Shahdara Railway Station 011-22285251 Local Enquiry City Office 011-23371745

New Delhi to Dehradun by Air

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport, 25 Kms from Dehradun. There are daily direct flights from New Delhi and Dehradun. Kingfisher airlines operates two daily flight between New Delhi and Dehradun / Haridwar. The following are the details.

New Delhi Dehradun Flights
Airline Departure  Arrival 
Kingfisher  10:20  11:20 
Kingfisher  14:50  15:50 
 Dehradun New Delhi Flights 
Kingfisher  11:50  12:50 
Kingfisher  16:20  17:30 

Airport enquiry telephone number at Dehradun 0135-2412052-53

Rishikesh near Haridwar

Haridwar to Rishikesh travel guide

The Haridwar to Rishikesh distance is only 32 kilometers, which can be easily covered by road within one hour. Plenty of taxis, autos and buses are available between Haridwar and Rishikesh[hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]

Bus stand Haridwar is on Haridwar Delhi Road near the Haridwar railway station. Buses run every 30 minutes from Haridwar bus stand, and take an hour to get to Rishikesh. There are also a number of shared jeeps and tempos to Rishikesh.

These busses, taxis and autos ply from 4.00 am till late at night between Haridwar and Rishikesh. The tempo should be the last option as it is a most uncomfortable ride.

Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd (GMVN) a government enterprise that looks after the tourism activities in Uttarakhand State. It has a fleet of buses, A/C and non-A/C taxis which are available on moderate rates to the tourists. GMVN has offices in the main tourist centres like Haridwar, Dehradun and Rishikesh. They also manage a chain of government hotels, which are often the best hotels to stay at in the area. Online hotel booking facility is also available.

If you have any such requirement get in touch with them at the following address

Dehradun (Head Office)

GM (Tourism) Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. 74/1, Rajpur Road, Dehradun -248001

Tel.: 0135 – 2747898, 2746817, 2749308 2748478, 2749272 Fax: 0135 – 2748479

Uttranchal Tourism PRO Haridwar

GMVN Ltd. Lalta Rao Bridge, Haridwar-249408.

Tel.: 01334-228686. Fax: 01334-226430.

Mussoorie travel guide

Mussoorie travel guide

Mussoorie is a famous hill station in India. This city is also famous for entrance of Yamunotri and Gangotri. This city have two main center known as Gandhi Chowk and Kurli Bazar. These two are joined by a single road known as “Mall road”.[hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]

Mussoorie climate / weather

Generally cool the year round, the hill station is a haven for tourists during the summer months, between April and June. Mussoorie gets its share of all the seasons through the year, including winter, spring and monsoon. But winter and monsoons are not considered idea as the roads get difficult to navigate and visibility poor. Moreover, certain areas experience heavy snowfall too.

When you visit Mussoorie in summers – between April and June – light woolens would suffice as the temperature varies from around 31C to a minimum of 7C. However, heavy woolens will be a necessity during winters, between September and December, when the temperature varies from 7C to a minimum of 1C. Mussoorie also has its share of rainfall that measures up to 180 cms during monsoon.

To enjoy the best weather, make sure you visit Mussoorie between April and June or between September and October.

Places to see in Mussoorie

Waterfalls

Like most other hill stations, Mussoorie has its share of picturesque waterfalls that offer great locations to spend time as a group or just by yourself, enjoying the peace and calm that nature gifts us with.

Jharipani Fall

Located on the Mussoorie- Jharipani Road at a distance of 8.5 kms from Mussoorie, the Jharipani Falls can be accessed by any form of road transport up to a distance of 7 kms, after which you need to cover the rest of the distance on foot.

Bhatta Fall

Have a refreshing bath beneath a natural water shower. Or splash around in one of several ponds located in the vicinity. Enjoy a picnic hamper as you regale yourself with the sights of the place. That’s Bhatta Fall, located near the Bhatta village, on the Mussoorie-Dehradun Road, 7 kms from Mussoorie.

Kempty Fall

Rushing at you from an altitude of 4500 feet, Kempty Fall is set against the backdrop of the might mountains and offers the perfect spot for a bath. The water that

cascades down splits into five streams on its way down. Once you emerge refreshed, the 13-14 kms that you have traveled on Yamunotri Road to reach here would be worth every moment of it.

Sahastra Dhara

Beauty goes hand in hand with medicinal benefits at the Sahastra Dhara – a renowned picnic spot as well as the source of the medicinal sulphur falls. The spot is located 14 kms from Dehradun.

Mosey Fall

A waterfall in the midst of a dense forest? There can be few things more romantic than this! The Mosey Fall is located 7 kms from Mussoorie.

Picnic Spots in Mussoorie

Mussoorie Lake

A picnic spot that offers you a wide range of activities, from boating in pedal boats to the simple pleasures of a happy picnic near the lake, not to mention splendid views of the nearby places. The spot is located 6 kms from Mussoorie on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road and offers a fabulous view during the night.

Van Chetna Kendra

Imagine a picnic in the wilderness, surrounded by various forms of exotic wildlife around you! That’s Van Chetna Kendra, a picnic spot located 2 kms from Mussoorie, on Tehri bye-pass road. An enchanting spot with a park that is bounded by the pine forest and populated with flower-laden shrubs, this location has several striking species like Ghurar, Himalayan Peacock, Kankar and Monal.

Lake Mist

This picnic spot is located about 5kms before Kempty Fall on the Mussoorie-Kempty road and offers you boating facilities.

Dhanaulti

Yet another picturesque spot with splendid mountain views and deodhar, oak and coniferous forests, Dhanaulti is located on the Mussoorie-Tehri Road, 25km away from Mussoorie. This mountain retreat offers you the perfect place to unwind, amidst an ocean of calm.

Municipal Garden

A beautiful garden. An artificial mini lake. Boating facilities. What more would one require to unwind at a perfect picnic destination? Municipal Garden is located 4 kms from Mussoorie and can be covered by cycle rickshaws, by pony or by car. It is also knows as the Botanical gardens of Mussoorie.

Temples in Mussoorie

Nag Devta Temple

Located roughly 6 kms from Mussoorie on Cart Mackenjie Road, this is a temple dating back to the distant past and offers a great view of places like Doon Valley and the rest of Mussoorie. The Nag Devta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of snakes.

Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill)

Get splendid darshan of Goddess Durga after a journey to the lofty heights of the Benog Hill 9 kms from Mussoorie, over 2100 meters above sea level that makes you feel closer to the heavens. You have seen the Goddess – now focus on Her creations as you are held spellbound by the unforgettable view of the Himalayan peaks, Doon valley and Yamuna valley.

Surkhanda Devi Temple

If you are game for a steep climb two kms uphill, you will reach the Surkhanda Devi Temple located 10,000 feet above sea level, 35 km down the Mussoorie-Tehri road.

The Ganga Dussehra fair is held here every year during the months of May and June.

Landmarks in Mussoorie

Sir George Everest House

What does a Park Estate in Mussoorie have in common with the highest peak in the world? Both are named after Sir George Everest. The Park Estate used to be the office and residence of Sir Everest, the First Surveyor General of India. The estate is located approximately 6 kms from Mussoorie. Needless to say, the place offers an excellent view of the Doon and the Yamuna valley, and the Himalayan range.

Clouds End

What began in 1838 as one of the first buildings to be constructed in Mussoorie has today become a scenic spot for a hotel that is engulfed by nature’s multifarious forms of flora and fauna and the thickset deodhar forests. Located 8 kms from the Library in Mussoorie, Cloud’s End literally gives you the impression of being on a Cloud’s End as you survey the impressive, snow-covered Himalayan range.

Nag Tibba

Experience trekking – 10000 feet above sea level – at Nag Tibba, the highest peak in Mussoorie, located roughly 55 kms from the town. The location is surrounded by thickset forests. The first 34 kms of the distance can be covered by transport – the trek begins here as the rest of the distance can be covered by foot.

Lal Tibba

This is the highest point in Mussoorie, located in Landour area, the oldest inhabited place in the area with the charm of a bygone era that is reflected in the architecture of its buildings and houses. The advantage of being the highest point is that it offers you the best views of several places along the Himalayan range.

Lakha Mandal

Visit a place that has its own place in history! Lakha Mandal, located 80 km away on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri Road, has idols of archaeological importance that are traced right back to the Mahabharata.

Gun Hill

This is the second highest peak in Mussoorie and owes its unique names to the fact that in the past, a gun used to be mounted right at the top and would be fired at noon to help people sychronise their watches to the right time. A place where the journey is as much fun as the destination, Gun Hill offers you the thrills of a ropeway ride to reach the top. Once up here, you can look around you for mesmerizing sights of the Himalayan range – Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri, to name a few. You can also behold the magical transformation of Mussoorie as it appears to change colour and scene from time to time.

Childer’s Lodge

Travel 5 kms from the Tourist Office to reach the highest peak in Mussoorie, where Childer’s Lodge is located. Take in the beautiful sights of snow-capped peaks around you. You can cover this distance by foot or travel on horseback.

Camel’s Back Road

If horse-riding or walking happens to be your choice of unwinding during a vacation, you should not muss Camel’s Back Road, a 3 km stretch from Kulri Bazaar to Library Bazaar. Along the way, stop by to see mesmerizing sights like the sun set as the golden sun seems to melt along the snow-laden slopes of the Himalayas, and the natural formation of rocks that give them a camel-like appearance – after which the road has got its name.

Benog Mountain Quail Sanctuary

The famous extinct bird species, the Mountain Quail, was last spotted here after which a sanctuary has come up in its name, 11 kms from the Mussoorie Library.

Things to do in Mussoorie

Adventure Sports

If you have a sense of adventure, Mussoorie is the is perfect place to satiate your desire excitement and exploration. Trekking, camping, skating and many other popular adventure sports have become the mainstay in Mussoorie’s activity list.

Camping

Mussoorie provides for excellent camping spots where you can pitch your tent in the middle of nowhere and unwind, as you blend with the elements of nature around you. Ample facilities are available for you to experience wildlife camping and explore nature at its very best.

Mountain Biking / Mountain Cycling

Mussoorie to Rari Pass

For those of you who love the thrills of mountain biking or mountain cycling, Mussoorie is the perfect place to be in. The route from Mussoorie to Dhanaulti invites scores of enthusiasts who love the elevation of the road that slopes up and then turns downhill. Along the way, there is ample forest cover that makes for excellent views.

Rock Climbing

Because of its altitude and natural mountainous terrain, Mussoorie offers excellent opportunities for rock climbing. The rock climbing expeditions during summer and later during the autumn months are very popular. For those of you who wish to learn rock climbing, excellent courses are available near the Sir George Everest House and in Buranskhanda near Dhanaulti.

Other recreation

Mussoorie has a cinema hall, clubs, libraries, skating halls, an amusement park and a cable car ride that delights several tourists. Fishing is also popular in the Aglar and Yamuna rivers, though it is advisable to take prior permission.

Shopping in Mussoorie

Curios, ethnic jewelry, handicraft, walking sticks, hand-knit cardigans, cane baskets – the Kulri Bazaar, Landour Bazaar and shops along the Mall offer a plethora of goodies that you would love to take home to preserve your memories of Mussoorie. There are also Tibetans who sell fabric wall hangings, Tibetan metalware and many wooden items like bowls, trays and other items.

Dehradun schools

Dehradun schools

Dehradun & school education are correlated as dehradun is the hub of education in India and has many renowned residential schools like The Doon School and Welham Girls’ High School. Most of schools are from the British era founded by the British and have maintained their reputation since then. [hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]The schools are either affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) or National Open Schools. There are separate schools for boys and girls as well as co-educational institutes. The quiet Dehradun valley, naturally is an ideal place for education. Now, with the addition of new premier colleges also Dehradun overall has become an Education hub in North India.

Some of the populare schools in Dehradun / Mussorie are

The Doon School (Boys)

Address : The Doon School, The Mall, Chakrata Road, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135 -2526400, Fax No: +91-0135-2757275, 2759198

Board : CISCE/IB

Medium : English

School Type : Total Residential

Year Of Establishment : 1935

Area : 80 Acres

Classes : VII To XII

Average Student/ Class : 20

Average Fees : 2,85,000/ Year

Admission Opens : December

Facilities Provided : Computer lab, Science Lab, Library, Play Ground, Swimming pool, Tennis Court etc

Extra Curricular Activities : Yoga, music, art, carpentry, internet, Sanskrit

Web Address: www.doonschool.com, Email Address: admissions@doonschool.com

Welham Boys School (Boys)

Address : Welham Boys School, 5 Circular Road, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135- 2657120, 2652935, Fax No: +91-0135-2658605

Board : CISCE, From 2008 CBSE

Medium : English

School Type : Total Residential

Area : 32 Acres

Classes : III To XII

Year Of Establishment : 1938

Average Student/ Class : 30

Average Fees : 1,95,000/ Year

Admission Opens : September

Facilities Provided : Computer Lab, Science Lab, Library, Play Ground, Karate, Horse Riding, Outdoor Sports etc

Extra Curricular Activities : Yoga, Music, Art, Carpentry, etc.

Web Address: www.welhamboys.org

Welham Girls School (Girls)

Address : 12 Circular Road, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-2657223, 2654293, 2654754, Fax No: +91-0135-2651653

Board : CISCE

Medium : English

School Type : Total Residential

Category : Girls School

Classes : V To XII

Year Of Establishment : 1957

Average Student/ Class : 28

Average Fees :Rs 1,85,000 Year

Admission Opens : July

Facilities Provided : Computer Lab, Science Lab, Library, Play Ground etc

Extra Curricular Activities : Yoga, Music, Art, etc.

Web Address: www.welhamgirls.com

Woodstock School, Mussoorie

Address : Woodstock School, Mussoorie – 248179, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-2635900, 2632622, 2632547

Fax No: +91-0135-2632885

Board : IGCSE (University Of Cambridge UK)

Medium : English

School Type : Total Residential

Category : Co-Education

School Strenght: 500 Approx

Classes : KG To XII

Year Of Establishment : 1854

Average Student/ Class : 20

Average Fees : Rs 3,75,000 Year

Admission Opens : December

Facilities Provided : Computer Lab, Science Lab, Library, Play Ground, Tennis Court etc

Extra Curricular Activities : Yoga, Music, Art, etc

Web Address: www.woodstock.ac.in

Email Address: admissions@woodstock.ac.in

Birla Vidyamandir, Nainital (Boys)

Address : Birla Vidyamandir, Nainital – 263001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-5942-238729, 235370, 236879, Fax No: +91-5942- 236183

Board : CBSE

Medium : English

School Type : Total Residential

Year Of Establishment : 1947

Area : 70 Acres

Category : Boys School

School Strenght: 600 Approx

Classes : IV To XII

Average Student/ Class : 25

Average Fees :Rs 110,000 Year

Admission Opens : December

Facilities Provided : Computer lab, Science Lab, Library, Play Ground, Skating, Gymnasium etc

Extra Curricular Activities : Hiking club, music, art, craft, Photography club, Martial arts etc

Web Address: www.birlavidyamandir.com, Email Address: bvm@sancharnet.in

The Asian School

Phone No: +91-0135-2761859, 2761860, Fax No: +91-0135-2761129

Board : CISCE

Medium : English

School Type : Residential & Dayscholar

Category : Coeducation

Classes : Nursery To XII

Average Student/ Class : 30

Average Fees : 1,35,000 Year Approx

Web Address: www.theasianschool.net

Kasiga School

Address : Kasiga School, Village Purkul, Off Delhi Mussoorie Highway, Dehradun – 248003, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-3205240, 3205245, Fax No: +91-0135-2721325

Board : CBSE

Medium : English

School Type : Total Residential

Year Of Establishment : 2008

Category : Coeducation

Classes : I To XII

Average Fees : Rs 2,25,000 Year

Admission Opens : December

Web Address: www.kasigaschool.com, Email Address: info@kasigaschool.com

Other Residential Schools in Dehradun Uttarakhand

Oak Grove School, Mussoorie

Address : Oak Grove School, Jharipani P O, Mussoorie Hills, District Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-2630200

Board : CBSE

School Type : Total Residential

Area : 100 Acres

Category : Co-Education

Classes : III To XII

Year Of Establishment : 1888

Average Student/ Class : 30

Admission Opens : September

Web Address: www.oakgrove-jharipani.com, Email Address: admissions@oakgrove-jharipani.com

RIMC (Rashtriya Indian Military College) Boys

Address : RIMC , Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No : +91-0135- 2752083, Fax No : +91-0135-2754260

Board : CBSE

Medium : English

School Type : Total Residential

Administered By : Union Ministry of Defence

Year of Establishment: 1922

Mussoorie Modern School

Address : Mussoorie Modern School, Moti Lal Nehru Road, Chaman Estate , Mussoorie – 248179, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-2632033, 2630926, 2630927, Fax No: +91-0135-2632607

Board : CISCE

School Type : Residential

Category : Co-Education

Classes : Lower KG To XII

Year Of Establishment : 1970

Average Fees : Rs 1,00,000 Year

Admission Opens : December

Web Address: www.mussooriemodernschool.com, Email Address: mussoorie_modern@yahoo.com

Mussoorie International School (Girls)

Address : Mussoorie International School, Srinagar Estate Polo Ground, Mussoorie – 248179, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No:+91-0135-2632007, 2633289, 2632370, Fax No: +91-0135-2631160

Board : CISCE

School Type : Residential

Classes : I To XII

Admission Opens : July

Web Address: www.misindia.net, Email Address: misarya@sancharnet.in

Shigaly Hills International Academy (Girls)

Address : Shigally Hills International Academy, Shigally Estate, Village Shigally Via Malsi Deer Park, Dehradun – 248009, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No : +91-0135- 2108048, 2108049

Board : CISCE/IB

Medium : English

School Type : Residential

Classes : I To XII

Average Fees : Rs 1,60,000 Year Approx

Admission Opens : January

Web Address: www.shigally.com, Email Address: shigally@gmail.com

Mussoorie Public School

Address : Mussoorie Public School, Pratap Bhawan, The Mall, Mussoorie – 248179, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-2631592, 2633592, Fax No: +91-0135-2632529

Board : CISCE

Category : Co- Education

Classes : Ist To XII

Average Fees : Rs 125,000 Year

Admission Opens : December

Web Address: www.mpschool.com, Email Address: mpsmie@nde.vsnl.net.in

Waverly Convent School, Mussoorie (Girls)

Address : Waverly Convent School, Library, Mussoorie – 248179, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135- 2632747, Fax No: +91-0135-2632576

Board : CISCE

Classes : I To X

Average Fees : Rs 100,000 Year

Admission Opens : December

The Moravian Institute

Address : The Moravian Institute , Zhan-Phan-Ling, Rajpur, Dehradun – 248009, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No : +91-0135- 2734358, Fax No : +91-0135-2734282

Board : CISCE

Category : Coeducation

Classes : Nursery To 12th

Annual Boarding Fees : Rs 60,000

Admission Opens : December

Web Address: http://moravianinstitute.blogspot.com Email Address: moravian_institute@yahoo.co.in

The Indian Cambridge School

Address : The Indian Cambridge School, 12 Chander Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-2654145

Board : CISCE

Category : Co-Education

Classes : Play Group To XII

Average Fees : Rs 95,000 Year

Admission Opens : December

Web Address: www.indiancambridge.com, Email Address: info@indiancambridge.com

Shiwalik International School

Address : Shiwalik International School, 28/32 Saharanpur Road, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No: +91-0135-2653861

Board : CISCE

Category : Coeducation

Classes : Play Group To XII

Average Fees : Rs 95,000 Year

Admission Opens : Throughout The Year

Web Address: www.shiwalikintschool.com, Email Address: info@shiwalikintschool.com

Guru Nanak Vth Centenary School Mussoorie

Address : Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School, S Mehtab Singh Road, Vincent Hill & Shangri-la, Mussoorie – 248179, Uttarakhand, India.

Phone No : +91-0135- 2632637, 2633281, 2631621

Board : CISCE

Category : Coeducation

Classes : Kindergartan To 12th

Admission Opens : January

Web Address: www.gnfcschool.com, Email Address: contact@gnfcssociety.com

Dehradun to Mussoorie

Dehradun to Mussoorie by road

Mussoorie is only 35 km from Dehradun, an hours drive from Dehradun. Mussoorie hill station has panoramic views of the Himalayas in the northern side and  Doon Valley to the south.[hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]

Dehradun Mussoorie bus services

There is easy availability of buses operating from Dehradun to Mussoorie throughout the day. Both government and private buses are available. It takes around one and a half hour to reach Mussoorie by bus. The Dehradun Mussoorie bus stand is located next to Dehradun Railway Station.

Dehradun Mussoorie taxi services

Taxis are easily available on either full or per seat shared basis. They start from opposite Delhi bus stand Gandhi Road & Mussoorie Bus Stands in Dehradun. A full taxi from Dehradun to Mussoorie will cost Rs. 400, Rishikesh Rs. 450 and Haridwar Rs. 600. During peak season rates may be high up to 25%

Private taxi operators in Dehradun

Gangotri Taxi Service

Opp. St. Thomas School,Dehradun-248001 (U.A)

Phone No : 0135-2653323

Fairdeal Travels

78/1, Kaulagarh Road, Rajendra Nagar, Dehradun- 248001 (U.A)

Phone: 0135- 2759764

Getting there by Air

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 40 km from Mussoorie. There are daily flights between New Delhi and Dehradun. Kingfisher airlines operates two daily flight between New Delhi and Dehradun / Haridwar. The following are the details.

Airline Delhi to Dehradun Dehradun to Delhi
Departure Arrival Departure Arrival
Kingfisher 10:20 11:20 11:50 12:50
Kingfisher 14:50 15:50 16:20 17:30

Airport enquiry telephone number at Dehradun 0135-2412052-53

Mussoorie by Train

Nearest railway station is at Dehradun, 34 km. Taxis and buses are available outside the railway station for transit to Mussoorie, there is a Mussoorie bus stand near the station.

Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd (GMVN) a government enterprise that looks after the tourism activities in Uttarakhand State. It has a fleet of buses, A/C and non-A/C taxis which are available on moderate rates to the tourists. GMVN has offices in the main tourist centres like Haridwar, Dehradun and Rishikesh. They also manage a chain of government hotels, which are often the best hotels to stay at in the area. Online hotel booking facility is also available.

If you have any such requirement get in touch with them at the following address

Dehradun (Head Office)

GM (Tourism) Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. 74/1, Rajpur Road, Dehradun -248001

Tel.: 0135 – 2747898, 2746817, 2749308 2748478, 2749272 Fax: 0135 – 2748479

Uttranchal Tourism PRO Haridwar

GMVN Ltd. Lalta Rao Bridge, Haridwar-249408.

Tel.: 01334-228686. Fax: 01334-226430.

Hotels in Dehradun

Hotels in Dehradun

Dehradun hotels provide special bounty packages for all those aspiring travelers who are planning to visit this destination with their family. Special lounge for children, sports complex, swimming pools, recreational lounge are some of the facilities included in all the travel packages.[hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]

Budget Hotels

Hotel Amrit Regency

Address: Near ISBT, Saharanpur Road, Dehradun India

Hotel Atithi

Address: Tyagi Road, Rest Camp, Dehradun-248001 India

Hotel Himshri

Address: 17, Rajpur Road, Dehradun India

Hotel Maggi Star

Address: 99 Rajpur Road, Dehradun-264554 India

Hotel Prince

Address: 1 – Haridwar Road, Dehradun-248001 India

Hotel Royal Inn

Address: 215 C Rajpur Road, Dehradun India

Hotel Sunrise

Address:113/2 Rajpur Road, Dehradun-2743528 India

Star Hotels

Hotel Ajanta Continental

Address: 101, Rajpur Road, Dehradun-248001 India

Hotel Aketa

Address: 113/1-2, Rajpur Road, Dehradun India

Hotel Classic International

Address: 56 Rajpur Road, Dehradun-248001 India

Hotel Great Value

Address: 74- C, Rajpur Road, Dehradun-248001 India

Hotel MJ Residency

Address: 54, Haridwar Road, Dehradun India

Hotel Shahenshah

Address: 74 C Rajpur Road, Dehradun-248001 India

Hotel Surbhi Palace

Address: Chakrata Road, Dehradun-248001 India

Dehradun Haridwar Travel

Dehradun Haridwar Travel

The Haridwar to Dehradun distance is only 50 kilometers, which can be easily covered by road in one to one and a half hours. Plenty of taxis autos and buses are available between Haridwar and Dehradun.[hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]

Train also connects Haridwar to Dehradun but being a short journey, people prefer to travel by road. Bus stand Haridwar is on Haridwar Delhi Road near the Haridwar railway station. There is also a taxi stand just outside the bus stand. A number of taxis and tempos queue up for going to Dehradun.

Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd (GMVN) a government enterprise that looks after the tourism activities in Uttarakhand State. It has a fleet of buses, A/C and non-A/C taxis which are available on moderate rates to the tourists. GMVN has offices in the main tourist centres like Haridwar, Dehradun and Rishikesh. They also manage a chain of government hotels, which are often the best hotels to stay at in the area. Online hotel booking facility is also available.

If you have any such requirement get in touch with them at the following address

Dehradun (Head Office)

GM (Tourism) Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. 74/1, Rajpur Road, Dehradun -248001

Tel.: 0135 – 2747898, 2746817, 2749308 2748478, 2749272 Fax: 0135 – 2748479

Uttranchal Tourism PRO Haridwar

GMVN Ltd. Lalta Rao Bridge, Haridwar-249408.

Tel.: 01334-228686. Fax: 01334-226430.

Dehradun City Guide

Dehradun City Guide

Dehradun is the capital of Uttaranchal. This breath–taking hill resort located in the foothills of the Himalayas is one of the prime tourist attractions in the state of Uttaranchal. There are lot of famous temples in Dehradun. [hana-code-insert name='adsense' /]The place also offers excellent hiking trails and mountain adventures. The mountains around Dehradun receive sustained snowfall in winter, but the temperature in the city hardly ever drops below freezing.

Climate

Summer: 36 °C – 16.7 °C

Winter: 23.4 °C – 5.2 °C

Summers in Dehradun generally lasts from mid-April to mid-June. The temperature rises to a maximum of 36oC and the days remain dry, sunny and hot. Periodic rainfalls are experienced and the temperature falls down to a minimum of 16.7o

Monsoons generally last from the month of July to September. The humidity remains very high, especially in the month of July and early August.

Winters last from November to February and are very cold; with the temperature falling down to a minimum of 5.2oC. Days generally remain dry. The maximum temperature during winters is recorded at 23.4oC. Due to snowfall in the nearby mountain ranges and cold winter rains, the months of December and January are the coldest of the winter months

Places to Visit in Dehradun

Tapkeshwar Temple

Tapkeshwar Shiv temple is an ancient place of worship.

Rajaji National Park

Rajaji National Park spreads over an area of 820 sq.km. Situated in a lush valley of the Shivalik Range, the park is an ideal holiday resort with its many picnic spots and excursion sites for the nature lover.

Malsi Deer Park

it is situated on the way to Mussoorie. A good picnic spot, the park is home to many deer’s.

Sahastradhara

Sahastradhara is a place where a tourist will find lush green surroundings and magnificent waterfalls. Again, it’s a great picnic spot.

Robber’s Cave

it is 8kms away from dehradun, just beyond the Anarwala village, the famous Robber’s Cave is a fabulous picnic spot. It is known for a strange phenomenon as a stream of water suddenly disappears from sight at a point and then reappears again a few metres ahead as a squally stream.

Laxman Siddh

It is one of the famous temples. Legend has it that a sage underwent penance over here. Due to easy accessibility the temple is visited by a large number of people especially on Sundays.

Chandrabani

It is 7 kms away from dehradun. According to the mythological beliefs, this spot was inhabited by Maharishi Gautam, his wife and daughter Anjani who are widely worshipped by the people. It is believed that the daughter of heaven-Ganga had manifested herself on this spot which is now popularly known as the Gautam Kund. Every year devotes, in large numbers, take a dip in the holy Kund. 2 Kms away from the main road, located in the midst of Shivalik hills, the place is a beautiful tourist spot.

Sai Darbar

Situated 8 Kms along the Clock Tower on Rajpur Road is the Sai Darbar Temple. This place holds a high cultural and spiritual value and is visited by tourists from across the country and foreigners as well.

Tibetan Temple

Situated on Rajpur Road near the Sai Darbar Temple is a huge and colourful temple of Lord Buddha.

Lachhiwala

3 Kms from Doiwala and 22 Kms from Dehradun, on the Hardwar/Rishikesh road is Lachhiwala. The composed and heavenly spot is famous for its picnic spots. The place also provides accommodation to tourists in the Forest Rest House nestled in the greenery.

Santala Devi Temple

About 15 Kms from Dehradun to reach the famous temple of Santaula Devi, one can travel by bus to Jaitunwala, then it is a 2 Kms drive to Punjabiwala by a vehicle and further it is a 2 kms trek to the temple. The temple stands as a symbol of the faith people have in the temple and has a great cultural and religious significance.

Assan Barrage Water Sports Resort

A water sports resort has been developed at the Asan Barrage by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in the year 1994. Asan Barrage was created in 1967 and it is popularly known as Dhalipur Lake. Situated 43 kms from Dehradun on Chandigarh-Shimla highway, the resort offers facilities like water skiing, boating, rowing, kayaking, canoeing etc.

Shopping in Dehradun

It is pleasure to walk through the colourful and lively markets of Dehra Dun for warm woollen clothes in beautiful designs and styles. The most famous shopping spots are Paltan Bazaar with its maze of streets and alleys, a fascinating market close to the Clock Tower, Rajpur Road and the Ashley Hall region of Dehra Dun