Uttranchal Pradesh

• Population : 10.20 Lacks

• Area : 300 sq. Kms.

• Altitude : 640 mts.

• Temperature :
  Summer - Max. 44.5 °C Min. 16.7 °C
  Winter - Max. 23.6 °C Min. 5.4 °C

• Clothing :  
  Summer - Cotton 
  Winter - Woolen

Dehradun the Capital of Uttranchal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful resort in the submountain tracts of India, known for its salubrious climate and scenic surroundings. Doon, aside often called, has been a favorite setting ground of the elit for nearly two centuries through its history steches back to many millennia. The name Dehradun appears to be a collection of two word "dera" acmping ground, the Drnocharaya the common Guru of the Pandavas and Kaurava of the Mahabharat and the illustrious son of goddess Ganga, set up an ashram here, near the village of Dwara to perform his devotions at a lonely spot. The place came to be know as Dron Ashram, which eventually became Dun.

Earliest tangible evidence of the history of Dehradun is glimpsed from a rock in scrimption of Emperor Ashok, 3rd century, BC, that was discovered in 1860 AD by a Britisher, Mr. Forrest, near Kalsi. The region then formed part of the Emperor's domain, After disappearing from history, perhaps, because it was deserted, it re-emerges in the territory of the Katyuri dynasty of Garhwal. In late 18th century it was conquered by the Gorkhas of Ran Bahadur of Nepal, who were replayed by the British in 1815 AD. Under the British, Dehradun became an elite town with many a fine institution like Forest Research Institute, Doon and Welham Schools, Many more, like the ONGC and Wdia Institute of Himalayan Studies, were added in time. Dehradun has now became an important tourist destination, too for its surroundings offer to interest a visitor.