About
Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand, a state in northern India set among the Himalayan foothills. The city is known for its pleasant climate and for its many educational institutions, which give it a settled, student-friendly character that visitors often notice as they walk its streets.
What the city offers
- A pleasant climate, which makes it a comfortable base at most times of the year
- A concentration of schools, colleges and other educational institutions
- The role of state capital, so government offices and administrative life are part of the city's day-to-day pattern
As a gateway
Dehradun is best known to many travellers as a gateway to the hill stations of the region. Mussoorie, one of the popular hill stations in the area, is within reach of the city, so many visitors use Dehradun as a starting point for trips into the hills. Staying in the city gives you access to the valley and the foothills, and a convenient place to plan onward journeys.
If you are deciding whether to go, consider Dehradun as both a destination in its own right and a practical base for exploring Uttarakhand. Its mild surroundings and its role as the state capital make it a straightforward place to arrive, settle in and set out from.
Also known as Dehra Dun, the city sits in Uttarakhand in northern India, in Asia.
