Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Dehradun is the capital of Uttaranchal. It is one of the most beautiful resorts in the sub mountain tracks of India, known for its scenic surroundings. The name Dehradun is a collection of two words "dera" meaning camp and “dun" meaning valley.

Summers are hot and temperature ranges between 27° C to 41° C while winters are pleasanter and may get cold as the temperature ranges from 9° C to 27° C.

The Kalinga War Memorial, Sahastradhara Road. The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).
Tapkeshwar Temple The temple of Lord Shiva as the God of strict rituals of 'tapo', it stands majestically on the outskirts of the city with a long flight of stairs to ascend. A picture-perfect beauty.
Sahastradhara 14 km from the centre of the city, Sahastradhara is such a place where one can see people coming from far off with their ailing loved ones in search of a natural cure with the help of this Sulphur springs.
Robber's Cave 8 km from Dehra Dun, just beyond the Anarwala village, the famous Robber's Cave is a fabulous picnic spot, which is sure to delight the visitors.
Forest Research Institute Forest Research Institute or the FRI, is one of the best research institutes devoted to the same purpose all around the world.