Adventure Travel

By Dallas Brown

 Founded by Guru Dronacharya, according to the epic of Mahabharata, Dehradu is today one of the most developed cities of India. Situated on the threshold of a world full of adventure, spiritualism and tranquility, amidst the Shivalik ranges, the foothills of Himalayas, Dehra Dun is an entry point for all the trekkers and mountaineers onto their journey into the Garhwal Himalayas. A gateway to the popular hill station of Mussoorie and the pilgrimage centres of Haridwar and Rishikesh, Dehra Dun boasts of the famous Forest Research Institute and the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy. Doon Valley finds its place between the two most important rivers of India Ganga and Yamuna, and is a picturesque town with moderate climate and a number of places of tourist interest.


Location:

258 km from Delhi, Dehradun is set amidst a valley in the Shivaliks, the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 2,200 feet above sea level.
Significance:

Capital of the state of Uttaranchal.
Climate:

Summers are hot and temperature ranges between 27 C to 41 C while winters are

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