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Introduction 
Dehradun,
nestled in a wide and thickly forested valley of the Shivalik ranges.
Dehradun is the part of Garhwal Himalayan region, which was earlier
known as Kedar Khand. Dehradun takes its name from the Hindi words,
dera, which means camp, and dun, valley. The town is a major
academic and research centre and a base for the Indian Military
Academy and the Survey of India. The people of the city pride
themselves for having a smile for all those who come to their lovely
city. Dehradun at present is the capital of Uttaranchal and
poised for major developments in the coming future.
History
Dehradun is
one of the oldest cities in India. In the Vedic times, the Garhwal
Mandal, of which Dehradun is a part, was known as the Kedar
Khand. Guru Dronacharaya, a Brahim teacher of warfare,
considered Dehradun a place fit for meditation & worship
and therefore, the valley of Doon was christened Drona Ashram, which
means "The Abode of Drona". According
to a legend, Lord Shiva, the Hindu Destroyer of the Universe,
stomped his foot in anger in the Dun valley. Another lore has it
that Lord Rama and Laxmana, did penance here after killing the king
of Lanka, Ravana. The five Pandavas during their exile lived in the
Dun valley for a short while. A rock inscription near Kalsi has led
historians to believe that Emperor Ashoka ruled over the area in the
4th century b.c.
Festival
There are many festivals which are celebrated in Dehradun are :- Jhanda
Mela :- The Jhanda Fair
marks the arrival of Guru Ram Rai, the Sikh Guru, at Dehradun. Tapkeshwar
Mela :-
It is held in February to
celebrate Shivratri at the Tapkeshwar Temple, 5.5 km from Dehradun.
Thousands of devotees congregate at this place on the day to offer
prayers.
Laxman
Sidh Mela :-
It is held at the village of
the same name in the months of September-October every year. Many
activities are held during the festival like dance, music, and
sports competitions.
Best Season
Due to its location in the hilly
part of the state, the climate of Dehradun is salubrious. Therefore
you can visit Dehradun through out the year.
Travel
Links of Dehradun
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