Dehradun
India · State of UttarakhandIN
Winter capital of Uttarakhand, India
Dehradun, also known as Dehra Doon, is the winter capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and is governed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, with the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly holding its winter sessions in the city as its winter capital. Part of the Garhwal division, and housing the headquarters of its Divisional Commissioner, Dehradun is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area and to establish a smart city in the Himalayas.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 578,420
- Coordinates
- 30.323, 78.032
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 435 m
Overview of Dehradun
Dehradun is the kind of large city you find in State of Uttarakhand, India. It counts about 578,420 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Dehradun is strongest on nature, sports and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Dehradun
Nature in Dehradun
(11)The nature shortlist for Dehradun: Caves, Countryside, Desert, Mountains and National Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Dehradun is actually tagged with. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Sports in Dehradun
(10)On the sports side, Dehradun offers Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Running and Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Dehradun is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Dehradun
(5)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Rafting and Water Skiing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dehradun.
Wellness in Dehradun
(5)The wellness shortlist for Dehradun: Hammam, Spa, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness. All of it is drawn from Dehradun's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Dehradun
(3)For culture, expect Museums, Religious Sites and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Dehradun's own activity tags.
Adventure in Dehradun
(1)Our data lists Escape Room as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dehradun.
Best time to visit Dehradun
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Dehradun stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Dehradun is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Dehradun known for?
- Dehradun, in State of Uttarakhand, India, is best known for nature, sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 578,420 residents.
- What can you do in Dehradun?
- Recorded activities in Dehradun include Caves, Countryside, Desert, Mountains and National Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Dehradun?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Dehradun stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Dehradun located?
- Dehradun is located in State of Uttarakhand, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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