Dehra Dun, city, capital of Uttarakhand state, northern India. It lies in the northwestern part of the state in the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of about 2,200 feet (670 metres). Dehra Dun was founded in 1699.Dehradun is truly wonderful place to be associated with. It has friendly and helpful people, an abundance of recreational opportunities and places to see and visit. The open countryside, hills and mountains of Dehradun has a reputation being the educational capital of the country.

Dehradun has a sub-tropical climate with cool winters, warm and crisp springs, hot summers and a strong monsoon. With over 200 years of history, Dehradun's proudest moment came in Novembers 2000, when the town become the capital of Uttarakhand, understandably termed as Dev Bhoomi (abode of the Gods).

Many All India level institutions and offices are established in Dehradun, out of which IMA, FRI, NIVH, ONGC, IIP and RIMC are prominent. It is established as an educational and training hub in the state of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is connected to important places of Uttarakhand state and country by road, rail and air service.

How to reach

By Road: Dehradun is well connected with road to all parts of the country and can easily be travelled by bus or taxi from New Delhi, Sahranpur, Lucknow, Roorkee etc. The Centre distance from I.S.B.T. is 14 K.M.

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 AC special, Mussoorie Express, Jan Shatabdi, Dehradun Express, Howrah-Dehradun Express, Chennai-Dehradun Express, Bandra-Dehradun Express, Indore-Dehradun Express etc. The Centre distance from railway station is 12 K.M.

By Air: The Jolly Grant Airport, 36 km from Dehradun, is well connected with the Delhi airport.