The picturesque landscape elevated at 435 meters of the Garhwal region is placed 236 kilometers north of the capital city of India, New Delhi. Dehradun is formed by 2 words- ‘Dera’ meaning temporary settlement and Dun refers to the valley between the Shivaliks and the middle Himalayas, in the Garhwali language. It enjoys the waters of river Ganges in the East and Yamuna in the west. It keeps a milder climate and is gateway to other tourist stops as Mussoorie, Auli and holy cities, Haridwar and Rishikesh, and Chota Char Dham, the Himalayan pilgrimage route.

Dehradun is enriched with historical and mythological culture. Baba Ram Rai, set a camp for his followers in this region. Dun is also a regional part of Kedarkhand, the abode of Lord Shiva as per Skanda Purana. The great teacher to the Pandavas and Kauravas, Dronacharya lived in this area, referred to as "Dronanagari" in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata. Even the great epic Ramayan refers to the region. Lord Rama and Lord Lakshmana visited here after the great battle when Lord Rama defeated Ravana. So it is no surprise that 2000 years old ancient temples and idols find a place in the surrounding areas.

Robbers Cave- Tourists frequently visit The Robbers Cave. Those who love thrill and adventure love to go through the narrow exciting water passage of the cave by boat. The passage has a mysterious feel with protruding dark limestone formations and echoing sounds. The cold water springs keep the hot-summer-afternoon temperatures down.

The Tapkeshwar Temple is located about 6.5 km from center Dehradun. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that whoever seeks the blessings of the Shiv Linga is granted the wishes. The mesmerizing simplistic view of water trickling down upon the Shiv Linga from the ceiling is unforgettable.

Another great tourist spot that Dehradun offers is the Malsi Deer Park. The zoological park in amidst the Siwalik range of the picturesque Doon Valley.

Best Bus Operators traveling from Delhi to Dehradun

More than 7 buses enroot from Delhi to Dehradun daily. You can choose between AC Seater, Non-AC Seater/Sleeper, etc. as per your requirement and budget. The most preferred   Delhi to Dehradun bus operators are:

• UTC
• UPSRTC
• Mountain Travels
• Taj Express Bus Service

Bus Fare and other details

The fares of the busses do not vary much and are within the affordable range of Rs 529/- to Rs. 640/-. They are all late evening runners and depart within the time frame of 8:25 pm to 9:00 pm. Mountain Travels, AC Sleeper/Seater, departs at 8:25 PM and costs Rs. 585/- covering the distance of 248 km, and finally reaches its destination at Dehradun at 6:30 am the next morning. Taj Express Bus Service provides the luxury of A/C Seating Cum Sleeper which departs at 8:40 pm and covers the distance in less than just 10 and a half hours. It reaches the destination at Dehradun at 6:25 am, the next morning. However, if you book tickets with SuperbMytrip, we shall offer some awesome discounts. Hence, book with SMT only.

Delhi to Dehradun Bus Route

The best route with the shortest distance and safest travel is

Delhi - Ghaziabad - Modinagar - Meerut - Muzaffarnagar - Roorkee - Bhagwanpur - Dehradun Transport Nagar

Other modes of transportation from Delhi to Dehradun

Railway- At New Delhi, you would take the 12045 which travels through Ambala Cantt, Laskar Junction making it to Dehradun in just a bit over 9 hours.

Airway- You can take a flight from Delhi and reach Dehradun within 45 minutes.

Hotels in Dehradun

Dehradun is a major tourist attraction. Places as Robbers Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, and Malsi Deer Park are some of the most popular places in Dehradun. You can now book hotels with SMT at an amazing price. Use SMT for all your bookings. Some of the best hotels in Dehradun are-

• Hotel Lemarq
• Hotel Amar Leela
• Ramada Dehradun Chakrata Road
• Treebo Trend Blessing Bells
• Hotel Star Wood