Location of Dehradun

The location of Dehradun makes it much more congenial for tourism. Dehradun lies at the foothills of the Himalayas which makes its climate moderate i.e, neither too hot nor too cold.

Moreover, the city of Dehradun is located just 235 kilometers from Delhi and is very near to another hill station named Mussoorie.

Geographically, the location of Dehradun is in between 29° 58' and 31° 2'30'' north latitudes and 77° 34'45'' and 78° 18'30'' east longitudes.

The scenic beauty all around makes Dehradun location more attractive. Dehradun City is 3088 square kilometer in size and is just 640 meter above sea level. Some facts on location of Dehradun are as follows :

• Dehradun is located in the north western region of Uttaranchal.
• Uttarkashi forms the boundary of Dehradun in the north and north-western region.
• Dehradun is bounded by Tehri Garhwal and Pauri Garhwal in the east.
• Dehradun shares its boundary in the south with Saharanpur and Uttar Pradesh.
• Dehradun touches the boundary of Haridwar at the southern most tip.
• At the western tip, Dehradun is separated from Sirmur (Nahan) district of Himachal Pradesh by the rivers Yamuna and Ton.

Location of Dehradun is such that it is feasible from any part of the country as it is very well connected by air, road and rail. In Dehradun too, you can use the local public transport like bus, auto rickshaws, taxis or tempos to travel in and around the city.

The location of Dehradun near the Himalayas has made it an escape route for people in the plains to beat the scorching heat and retreat in its moderate climate

Last Updated on 15 April 2011