Dehradun

Nestling in a thickly wooded valley, its serene and scenic surroundings have made Dehradun a popular tourist spot as well as a stopover for Mussoorrie, Haridwar, Badrinath and other major tourist attractions. The valley was a stronghold of the Garhwal rajahs until its takeover by the British, who later built Dehradun as a residential resort together with the famous Doon and Welham schools.

ACCESS

Jolly Grant is the nearest airport -- 25 km away. Dehradun is a railhead for trains from Delhi etc. It is also easily motorable from Delhi and other neighbouring places.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Forest Research Institute : One of the finest in the world, the FRI spans extensive grounds and fine plantations of various species of flora. The FRI also maintains six museums which are open to the public.

Sahastradhara : (14 km) A popular tourist spot famous for its medicinal waterfalls and scenic beauty.

Tapkeshwar Temple : (6 km) is a famous Shiv temple and the site of an important festival.

Picnic Spots : The countryside is dotted with picnic spots like Robber's cave (8 km), Lakshman Sidh (12 km), Tapovan (6 km) and Dak Pathar (45 km).

ACCOMMADATION

Madhuban (3-star), 97, Rajpur Road, Dehradun -248 001. Phones: 749990. Fax: 746496.

President (2-star), 6, Astley Hall, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248 001. Phones: 657386, 657082. Fax: 658210.

Relax (2-star), 7, Court Road, Dehradun - 248 001. Phones: 0135-657776, 656608.

Ajanta Continental, 101, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248 001, U.P. Phones: 659595-96. Fax:27722, 26855.

Aketa, 113/1-2, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248 001. Phones: 657928.

Great Value, 74-C, Rajpur Road, Dehradun. Phones: 654086, 654763. Fax: 0135-654763.

Inderlok Anekant Palace, 29, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248 001. Phones: 658113, 659256. Fax:0135-655078.

Motel Kwality, 19, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248 001. U.P. Phones: 0135-657001, 657002.

Shahenshah, 74 C, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248 001. Phones: 658 508, 652 731. Fax: 0135-658508.

Drona (Garwahal Mandal Vikas Nigam), 45, Gandhi Road. Phone: 654371, 652794; Fax: 654408.

Nanda Tels, 13/2, Rajpur Road. Phones: 652654, 653528; Fax: 657976.