Dehradun serves as the provisional capital of the state of Uttarakhand and also the headquarters for the district of Dehradun. Situated in Doon valley, Dehradun is 246 km away from Delhi. The district is bordered by the Sivalik Hills on the south, Ganges on the east, the mighty Himalayas on the north and Yamuna River on the west. Prior to the establishment of the state of Uttarakhand, Dehradun belonged to the state of Uttar Pradesh.
How to Reach Dehradun
Dehradun can be reached by airways, railways and roadways. "Jolly Grant" is the closest airport for the people of Dehradun. It is 24 km away from the center of the city. One of the major railheads in north India is Dehradun. National highways and state roads connect Dehradun to other parts of India.
How to Reach Dehradun
Dehradun can be reached by airways, railways and roadways. "Jolly Grant" is the closest airport for the people of Dehradun. It is 24 km away from the center of the city. One of the major railheads in north India is Dehradun. National highways and state roads connect Dehradun to other parts of India.
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Uttarakhanddistrict-map
Almora bageshwar chamoli-district
champawat dehradun haridwar-district
Nainital-district pauri-district pithoragarh
rudraprayag udhamsinghnagar udhamsinghnagar
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