History About Dehradun
Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India. In the Vedic times, the Garhwal
Mandal, of which Dehradun is a part, was known as the Kedar Khand. Legend has
it that Guru Dronacharaya, a Brahmin teacher of warfare, considered Dehradun
a place fit for meditation & worship and therefore, the valley of Doon was
christened Drona Ashram, which means "The Abode of Drona".
The written history of Dehradun dates back to 250 BC and King Ashoka's inscription
at Kalsi, on the outskirts of the city, is proof of this. There are 14 edicts
carved on a rock and nearby is the site of three horse sacrifices by Raja Shilvarma
of the Vrisheri dynasty. Large bricks with writing on them are laid out in the
shape of a huge bird with a fire altar in the middle.
The Sikh saint Guru Ram Rai also camped here at the place where the present
Guru Ram Rai Durbar is located. Like most other Indian hill stations, the British
found the climate and the serene environment of this place closer to their home
and established many well-known institutions here.
Dehradun Climate
The weather is very pleasant throughout the year except during winter months.
The temperature is not very high at any time but in winters it becomes very
cold. The climate of Dehradun is regulated by the lake here which showers rain
almost every afternoon. The months of January to March are marked by the snowfall
which is for a very short time.
Best time to visit Dehradun Due to its location in the hilly part of
the state, the climate of Dehradun is salubrious. During the summer months,
the temperature ranges between 36?C and 16.7? C. The winter months are colder
with the maximum and minimum temperatures touching 23.4?C and 5.2? C respectively.
How To Reach
Dehradun by Rail Dehradun by Rail: Dehradun itself is a key
railway station in northern part of India. Almost all metro cities in India
like: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata have direct trains to Dehradun. Several important
trains also connect the city with Varanasi, Lucknow , Mussoorie and so on
Dehradun by Road an extensive network comprised of National
Highways, Sate Highways, and metalled motorable roads make Dehradun easily accessible
from any part of northern India. A few prominent cities, which have road connections
to Dehradun, are: Agra (381kms), Delhi (235kms), Jaipur (493kms), Lucknow (582kms).
Dehradun by Air The capital city of Dehradun has its own domestic
airport named Jolly Grant Airport. Located at the outskirts of the city, the
airport lies only 25kms away. Daily flight operates to and from Delhi, which
is the nearest international airport. Delhi is connected by air to all the major
Indian cities like: Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata etc.
Dehradun
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Shopping
If you are looking forward to a great shopping in Dehradun before returning
from the tour, the city would not disappoint you.Uttaranchal has a tradition
of handicrafts. Dehradun being the capital of the state has good market places.
So you can easily find the specialties of Uttaranchal in the markets of Dehradun.
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