Doon Valley
Doon valley is the second highest peak in Mussoorie, the valley is located between the Outer Himalayas (siwalik hills) and the Lesser Himalayas (Mussoorie range). This valley is very beautiful and have many attraction points you can visit there like waterfalls, shrines, a zoo, and the Tapkshwar Mahadev temple. Doon Valley is known for its scenic beauty, pleasant climate, and rich cultural heritage, in short its a perfect place for nature lovers.
How to Reach
Doon valley is well connected to all types of transportations – road, train and air making it easily accessible for travelers across the India.
AIR
The nearest airport to Doon valley is Jolly Grant Airport which is approximately 25 kilometers from the Dehradun city. This airport has regular flights from the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. From the airport you can hire taxi or local vechicle to reach Dehradun or nearby valleys. For tickets visit air.irctc.co.in official website of government.
TRAIN
Dehradun has a well connected railway station ( Dehradun railway station ). Regular trains runs from major cities of India Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Bangalore. If you are looking for a budget friendly option to travel then this is for you. Travelling through train is very budget friendly compare to other options.
These are some popular trains from delhi for tickets visit irctc.co.in official website of Indian railways.
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Shatabdi Express (Delhi to Dehradun)
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Nanda Devi Express (Delhi to Dehradun)
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Mussoorie Express (Delhi to Dehradun)
BY ROAD
Doon valley well connected with neighboring states by through national highways. Dehradun is easily accessible by bus or car from Delhi, Chandigargh and other nearby cities. Regular buses runs on the route. You can check buses availability from the official website of gov. bus.irctc.co.in , there are more platforms like redbus, makemytrip for the tickets you can explore these also.
More About Doon Valley
Valley lies between two of the most iconic rivers in India: the Ganga and the Yamuna. These rivers helps the valley soil to enrich and also helps lush greenery that blankets the valley. The alttitude of the valley is 1,400 to 3,600 feet above the sea level. Dehradun is the gateway of doon valley, is known for prestigious schools, and military institutions.
Among the city’s most iconic landmarks are the Forest Research Institute, known for its stunning Greco-Roman architecture, and the Indian Military Academy, which produces some of the finest officers for the Indian Armed Forces. Dehradun offers plenty of modern amenities shopping destinations, and delicious local cuisine, making it a blend of tradition and modernity.
Adventure
For adventure enthusiasts, doon valley offers several opportunities like the surrounding of mountains is perfect of trekking and hiking, with popular trails leading to Nag Tibba, Har ki Dun, and other Himalayan peaks. River rafting is another adventures things you can try here in the yamuna river and it is very popular activity for thrill-seekers.
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