Dehradun -The capital city of Uttarakhand is a beautiful valley situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a popular destination visited by people of all age groups which caters to its tourists, various aesthetic spots and raw beauty. It is the gateway to the famous hill station, Mussoorie. Dehradun is blessed with its rich heritage and a pleasant climate throughout the year. 

The Doonites are great foodies and hence cater a huge variety of meals, restaurants, cafes and lounges. As Dehradun deems to become a smart city, various multinational food franchisees have established here, ranging from Mcdonalds to Keventers, from Subway to KFC and Dunkin donuts. Since there are many retired people in Doon, the online services by swiggy and zomato are a great help. 

The pleasant atmosphere of Doon, British infrastructural buildings and mesmerizing raw beauty attract the youth from all over the country and abroad. Famous places to visit in Dehradun are Robber’s cave, Forest Research Institute, Malsi Deer park, Maldevta, Shikhar falls and Vishranti. Uttarakhand, also called ‘Devbhoomi’ i.e. the land of God, has several pilgrimage spots in Dehradun, like Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, Shiv Mandir, Sai Mandir, St. Francis church, Gurudwara Nanaksar and Buddha temple. The famous Ram Jhoola and Laxman Jhoola are situated in it's neighbouring city, Rishikesh while the Goddess of rivers, The Ganges flows in Haridwar, it's another neighbouring city. 

To go on a shopping spree, one must definitely try Paltan Bazaar, Tibeti bazaar, and The Pacific Mall. Various multinational brands like Pantaloons, H&M, Lifestyle, Madame, Van Heusen, and ONLY have set up their stores here.

All Educational institutions in Dehradun aim to impart great knowledge to students while developing their personality and working on their skills. ‘The Doon School’, ‘St. Joseph’s Academy’, ‘Convent of Jesus and Mary’, ‘The Welham Boys’ and ‘The Welhem Girls’, ‘DIT’, ‘University of Petroleum and energy studies’, ‘Indian Military Academy’ and ‘Graphic Era’ are leading educational institutions of Doon.

A variety of accommodations is available from high end deluxe like Ramada, Madhuban, Regenta, The Saffron Leaf etc. to budget hotels and inns. The best time to pay a visit here is between February and April since weather is cool and pleasant. Being one of the developing smart cities, Dehradun is well connected by roads, railways and air. All the major tourist destinations can be reached easily via taxis, buses and autorickshaws.