Why go
- Winter capital of Uttarakhand, India.
- Served by Sarsawa Air Force Station (SWN).
History
Dehradun, also known as Dehra Doon is the capital and most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of Dehradun district and the headquarters of the Garhwal division. Dehradun has served as the state's interim capital since the formation of Uttarakhand in 2000; Gairsain was designated the summer capital in 2020. The city lies in the Doon Valley in the foothills of the Himalayas, between the Shivalik Range to the south and the outer Himalayan ranges to the north. Dehradun has a generally temperate climate, with hot summers, cool winters and substantial monsoon rainfall.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air India Limited AI (CRJ-700, ATR) · 2 routes: Delhi, Lucknow
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, 737-800, ATR 72) · 1 route: Delhi*
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800) · 1 route: Delhi
- Spicejet SG (DH8) · 1 route: Delhi
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sarsawa Air Force Station (SWN); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DED has direct flights to 2 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Delhi, Lucknow).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dehradun, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.