Experience Comforts For Fair Prices in Budget Hotels in Dehradun Dehradun has always been the most sought-after and first favourite holiday destination to many. Located at the foothills of grand Himalayas to the north side and ancient Shivaliks to the south side, the breath-taking views that the town offers is simply out of the world. Dehradunflourishes on the fertile banks of two most sacred rivers in Hindu religion, they are Ganges and Yamuna and is at an altitude of 1400 ft, which is also one major reason for the year-long pleasant weather in Dehradun.
Tourism is the main source of revenue to the town's government. Most of the denizens in and around the town basically depend on tourism. It is during the peak seasons they get the most rewards for their hard-work. The town's markets are replete with local neighbouring towns' traders selling the handmade woollen garments like shawls and sweaters and several tribal artifacts. Apart from these, the city is most famous for the countless picturesque locations. Some of the most significant tourist spots in the city include - Sahastradhara, Robber's Cave, The Gurkha Fort, Jagannath temple, The Char Siddhs, Ram Rai Darbar, Clock Tower, Mindrolling Monastery, Tiger View Jungle Camp, and The Museum etc. Get in The good thing about Dehradun apart from the postcard picture like locations, warm-welcoming people, colorful houses, and traditional art and culture, is that the town has excellent roads connecting it to neighbouring cities and states. The city is about 240 km away from the country's capital and ideally takes around 5 hr to cover the distance by bus or car. Besides, those who look for luxury can reach the town through air routes. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport, and this airport is served by flights of all popular air carriers, namely Alliance Air, SpiceJet, Jet Airways, JetKonnect, Air India Express etc.