Dehradun
is situated in the newly formed Himalayan state of Uttaranchal around 235 km
from Delhi at the center of the Doon valley. The city has the Himalayas to
its north, the Shivalik range to its south, the sacred Ganges to its east
and the Yamuna to its west. Dehradun is the part of Garhwal Himalayan
region, which was earlier known as Kedar Khand. Katyuris of Garhwal were the
initial rulers of this region. Later, this stronghold of the Katyuri dynasty
passed into the hands of the Sikhs and Mughals.
The
Gorkhas of Nepal also ruled here for a long time till the British came into
the picture. Following a war between the Gorkhas and the British, the Treaty
of Sugauli was signed in 1816. With this, the British established their hold
over the entire Garhwal and Kumaon regions including Dehradun. Today this
enchanting city still retains the quaint flavours of the Raj, though the
influences of the tourism are gradually turning it into a metropolitan.
The
people of the city pride themselves for having a smile for all those who
come to their lovely city. Dehradun at present is the capital of Uttaranchal
and poised for major developments in the coming future. This beautiful hill
station has several attractions, many of which are academic institutions and
research centres of national importance. Dehradun give you the glimpses of
the region's history, flora and fauna.
