Highlights:
Dehradun is situated in the newly formed Himalayan state of Uttaranchal around 235 km from Delhi at the center of the Doon valley. The city has the Himalayas to its north, the Shivalik range to its south, the sacred Ganges to its east and the Yamuna to its west.

Dehradun, the capital of the newly formed state Uttaranchal, is located on way to Mussoorie. Being a popular hill destination, Dehradun is a most sought after tourist destination for tourists in India. Nestled in a wide and thickly forested valley of the Shivalik ranges, Dehradun is famous for its fruit orchards. The temperate climate of the city attracts tourist from all over the world, who flock in large numbers to relax and rejuvenate their body, mind and soul.

Getting There:
Access by Air:
The nearest airport from Dehradun is the Jolly Grant around 25 km away, on the outskirts of the town. There are regular flights to Dehradun from New Delhi scheduled domestic airlines for easy connection.

Access by Rail:
Dehradun is a major railhead on the Northern Railway and is connected with direct trains to almost all the big cities of India and important tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh.

Access by Road:
There are good road connections from Dehradun to other cities of India. Distances of some major cities from Dehradun are; Agra 381 km, Calcutta 1562 km, Chennai 2365 km, Jaipur 493 km, Lucknow 582 km, Mumbai 1578 km, and Delhi 255 km.

Location Map of Dehradun:

Sightseeing places in and around Dehradun :

Rajaji National Park :Rajaji National Park, situated at the edge of the sprawling Dehradun valley, was founded in 1966 and spreads over an area of about 820 sq. km. Nestled in a lush valley of the Shivalik Range, the park is an ideal holiday resort with its many picnic spots and excursion sites for the nature lover.

Forest Research Institute : Forest Research Institute is one of the best research institutes devoted to the same purpose all around the world. A vast extensive museum in its premises displays a wide range of diverse botanical specimens. Open on all, weekdays from Monday to Friday, it is a great experience to witness the innumerable species of vegetation on the Earth. The Botanical Garden set in the campus is another attraction of the place.

Sahastradhara : Sulphur springs have long been credited with unique healing powers for certain diseases both in the early eastern and the western medical sciences. 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. It also makes an excellent picnic spot with its lush green surroundings and foaming waterfall.

Robber's Cave : 8 km from Dehradun, just beyond the Anarwala village, the famous Robber's Cave is a fabulous picnic spot, which is sure to delight the visitors. It is known for a strange phenomenon as a stream of water suddenly disappears from sight at a point and then reappears again a few meters ahead as a squally stream.

Best Western Hotel Madhuban ~Discover the Best Western Hotel Madhuban, gateway to the foothills of the Shivalik Ranges with the backdrop of the great Himalayas. We are ideally located for either a business traveler or tourist. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Himalayas and visit historic and mythological famous sites. Built on 10 acres of land the Best Western Hotel Madhuban has nearly 1,000 types of plants, a jogger's trail as well as a vast garden to relax and get soothed by the natural environment. An authentic multi-cuisine restaurant, a full-fledged gym to get your muscles working along with cycling and trekking are some of the facilities available. Special yoga and spiritual classes are also organized for the guests. Horseback riding, fishing and golfing are also some of the nearby attractions. Dehradun is the most advanced city where you can enjoy the Himalayas.

Some of the Hotel Amenities are;
++ Restaurant, Free full breakfast, Room service, Free newspaper, Lounge
     with live entertainment, Concierge
++ Safe deposit box, Catering staff
++ Five conference hall options accommodate up to 350 guests, banquet space
     accommodates up to 3000 guests
++ Business center, Fax services, Photocopy services, Secretarial services,
     Conference services staff
++ Ticket purchase to local events
++ Foreign currency exchange
++ Barbershop
++ Fitness center or spa
++ Laundry/valet services, Car rental services
++ Elevator, Valet parking
++ Children under 6 free, Cribs and rollaway beds available, Playground, Baby-
     sitting / child services
++ Rooms/facilities for guests with disabilities
++ Security guard

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