Dehradun
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Dehradun is the provisional capital of Uttarakhand state. It is nestled between the Himalayan foothills to the north and the Shivaliks to the South. The town offers breathtaking scenery.
Contents
- 1 Dehradun Halal Travel Guide
- 2 How to travel to Dehradun
- 3 How to get around in Dehradun
- 4 What to see in Dehradun
- 5 Top Muslim Travel Tips for Dehradun
- 6 Muslim Friendly Shopping in Dehradun
- 7 Halal Restaurants
- 8 eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Dehradun
- 9 Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Dehradun
- 10 Muslim Friendly Hotels
- 11 Telecommunications in Dehradun
- 12 News & References Dehradun
- 13 More Muslim Friendly Destinations from Dehradun
Dehradun Halal Travel Guide
{{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =19.3 | febhigh =21.5 | marhigh =26.4 | aprhigh =32.1 | mayhigh =35.6 | junhigh =34.8 | julhigh =30.5 | aughigh =29.4 | sephigh =29.7 | octhigh =28.5 | novhigh =25.0 | dechigh =21.1 | janlow =6.0 | feblow =7.8 | marlow =12.0 | aprlow =16.7 | maylow =20.7 | junlow =23.0 | jullow =22.8 | auglow =22.4 | seplow =20.8 | octlow =15.7 | novlow =10.4 | declow =6.8 | janprecip =55.0 | febprecip =58.8 | marprecip =49.0 | aprprecip =22.5 | mayprecip =41.7 | junprecip =201.8 | julprecip =672.6 | augprecip =728.2 | sepprecip =296.5 | octprecip =49.8 | novprecip =8.6 | decprecip =24.4 | description Source:[[:w:Dehradun#Climate }} Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2,200 ft in the Doon Valley between two of the most important rivers in India and the Ganga and Yamuna. It offers beautiful scenery and a moderate (but very rainy) climate in summer, and so is an ideal place to relax and escape the heat of the plains below. The town also serves as a convenient base for visiting the area's many tourist sites.
Dehradun has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and currently has a population presence of around 550,000. It is also famous for the Doon School, which is often referred to as the Eton of India.
How to travel to Dehradun
Buy a Flight ticket to and from Dehradun
- Jolly Grant Airport IATA Flight Code: DED The airport is 20 km from town. There is direct bus service from ISBT (Inter state bus terminus) to reach here. These buses are run by the government of Uttarakhand, and run every 20 to 30 minutes during the day. The buses are painted red on their lower half and are actually going to Rishikesh, stopping at the airport on the way. Private taxi services are available at the airport (US$40), or hotels may provide their own arrangements.
SpiceJet and .com/ Jet-Airways each provide two flights daily between Dehradun and Delhi. Connecting flights are available to other major cities including Mumbai.
Travel by train to Dehradun
Dehradun (IR station code : DDN) is a major station and a terminus in Uttarakhand. It is connected by rail to Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Allahabad, Kolkata, Gorakhpur, Amritsar, Indore, Ujjain and Chennai. Here are some useful trains to reach Dehradun:
Train Number | Train Name | You may board at | You may alight at |
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2017 _trn_num.html | Shatabdi Express | New Delhi | Dehradun |
12055 _trn_num.html | Jan Shatabdi Express | New Delhi | Dehradun |
4041 _trn_num.html | Mussoorie Express | New Delhi | Dehradun |
2327 _trn_num.html | Upasana Express | Howrah (Kolkata), Lucknow | Dehradun |
3009 _trn_num.html | Doon Express | Howrah (Kolkata), Varanasi, Lucknow | Dehradun |
2687 _trn_num.html | Chennai-Dehradun Express | Chennai, Nizamuddin (Delhi) | Dehradun |
12205 _trn_num.html | NDLS Dehradun AC Express | New Delhi (Delhi) | Dehradun |
4632 _trn_num.html | Amritsar-Dehradun Express | Amritsar | Dehradun |
4163 _trn_num.html | Sangam Express | Allahabad | Dehradun |
9019 _trn_num.html | Bandra-Dehradun Express | Bandra Terminus (Mumbai), Nizamuddin (Delhi) | Dehradun
Also see Rail travel in India Travel on a Bus in DehradunDelux, Volvo, Semi-deluxe and ordinary Uttarakhand State buses depart every hour from ISBT, Kashmere Gate in Delhi. There is also an overnight deluxe A/C service run by Uttarakhand Tourism. It is a six to seven hour journey from Delhi. However and the bus station is located around 5–6 km from the centre of the town. If you are coming from Delhi side the trains will generally be more convenient. By carDehradun is in principle a 5 hour drive from Delhi, but unless you leave Delhi very early in the morning, you will encounter traffic that makes the trip significantly longer. The town is on NH 72A (Chhutmalpur to Dehradun). The road is two-laned, but not very wide. There may be many slow-moving vehicles at harvest times, and pilgrims walking on the road in late July and early August. Various automobile rental services provide cars to Dehradun from New Delhi Airport & New Delhi Train station. How to get around in DehradunTravel on a Bus in DehradunDehradun has a city bus service run by private owners under STA. The destinations are written in Hindi above the windshield. Generally, however and the buses are crowded, so it is better to use other means of transport. By auto rickshawAuto rickshaws are plentiful in the downtown area. They are not metered, but instead use a fixed rate system. However, as the rate is often not prominently displayed, it is advisable to have some idea of the cost to your destination before taking an auto rickshaw. Otherwise, you are very likely to be charged well over the odds. The cheapest way to get around town is via the ubiquitous blue three wheelers called Vikrams. These vehicles are often crammed, with capacity for 8 cramped passengers in the back. The Vikrams are numbered according to their routes through the city. Fare is ₹3-₹5.
Walk in DehradunThe best way to explore the town is on foot, since it is surprisingly compact. Finding your way around is not that difficult as it may seem at first glance. Rajpur Road is the main avenue and Chakrata Road is also quite an important street. They both intersect at the Clock Tower Roundabout. Walking across town can take up to 30 minutes. By carYou can easily visit Dehradun by car. There are many automobile rental services. - 30.316494|78.032191|show=mask,see,do,buy,eat,drink,sleep What to see in DehradunRobbers Cave, Dehradun - Robber's Cave
}} Jaspal Rana Shooting Range 30.380393, 77.980870 - Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun
- Ram Rai Darbar | Jhanda Mohalla 30.317982, 78.031995 - Built by Guru Har Rai's son, it attracts many Sikh pilgrims from the nearby state of Punjab. Admission is free and non-Sikhs are welcome. - RIMC - Rashtriya Indian Military College | 30.316494, 78.032191 - RIMC is one of the finest schools in India for training young men to become a part of the Indian Armed Forces
- Tapovan | Rajpur Road - GPS: 30.130187, 78.323056 According to legend, Guru Dronacharya had done penance here.
Top Muslim Travel Tips for Dehradun
Muslim Friendly Shopping in Dehradun
Halal Restaurants
Ellora's Ellora's amazing cookies and plum cake
Kumar's | Rajpur Road - GPS: This well-known multicuisine restaurant serves Chinese, Indian and Continental food. - Lhasa | One of the best restaurants for authentic Tibetan fare located on Rajpur Road close to the Old Mussoorie Road diversion. Thit is several kilometers out of town. Call them at 2733274 for bookings or to order a pick-up meal. No home deliveries. - Moti Mahal | City Bus Stand, Rajpur Road - GPS: Famous for North Indian fast food. Try the samosa or bread pakora. - McDonalds (2653086) Astley Hall, Rajpur Road - GPS: Serves the usual fast food, burgers, wraps etc. No McDelivery or McShakes available. Try the Shahi Paneer Pan and the latest innovation of McDonalds India.
- Pizzas Hut | On Rajpur Road you can find one Pizzas Hut and a good place to eat out
- Rajpur Road - It has an abundance of eateries from McDonalds to Nirula's to roadside buffets... the food is great. Try Tibetan dishes available opposite the Parade Ground, or get some affordable but delicious Vegetarian thalies near the station. - Tibetan market . Great momos (steamed buns, filled with meat). Udipi - Lytton Road . Famous for South Indian food. Start off with piping hot idlis, and move on to crispy dosas. Round off the meal in style with strong filter Coffee.
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Telecommunications in DehradunThere are many internet cafes scattered throughout the town. All the hotels listed above have internet access. There are many iways in the city.
News & References Dehradun
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