About Dehradun
Gangotri to Dehradun distnce : 238 km
Estimated travel time : 8.5 hours
Gangotri to Dehradun is one of the popular tourist destination. Dehradun is one of the very famous hill station of Uttrakhand, India that appears attractive to both solo travellers and families. It is also famous as 'The Glittering Jewel Of The Lower Himalayan Range.'
The capital city of Uttrakhand, also known as Uttranchal, is the world renowned pre-graduation educational hub or a place of a brief stop enroute to the โqueen of hillsโ Mussoorie. Situated in the foothills of the Shivalik ranges of The Himalays in the Garhwal region Dehradun flank on the bank of the two rivers hosts the variety of the picturesque sceneries, vibrant valley, beautiful streams. This Charming town of natural paradise is worth to visit for it's ancient temple that is the one of place of peace and spirituality, Also if you love adventures like paragliding, skiing, river rafting and angling it is perfect place where view is awesome that make the experience of the visitors unforgettable. Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India. The holy text โSkand Puranaโ mentions the town as a part of 'Kedar Khand' which means the home of Lord Shiva. Myths also say that Lord Rama and his brother Lakshman did penance here for killing Demon King Ravana. There are numerous revered temples found here associated with the mythological legends.
Taxi from Gangotri to Dehradun is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gangotri to Dehradun by car is well connected through NH34 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gangotri to Dehradun distance is 238 Km and is 8.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Bhaironghati - Bhairavnath temple
Harsil - apple orchards, scenic beauty, trek to Gaumukh
Gangnani - Thermal water springs, Rishikund
Bhatwari - Doditaal trek, Uttarkashi helicopter service, Doditaal Darwa trek, Doditaal Hanumanchatti trek
Uttarkashi - Kashi Vishwanath temple, Tapovan kuti, Laksheshwar temple, Baba nag mahadev temple, Yamunotri, Dayara Bugyald
Matli - Guril devta mandir
Dunda - Jai Kachhudu devta, Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Renuka Mata Mandir
Patara - Dharasu bend
Bhel marad road, tehri - Moriyama top
Bhawan - Maa surkanda mata temple
Sahasradhara
Jakhan - Robber's cave
Kolukhet village - Jharipani waterfall
Malsi - Malsi deer park
Makkawala - Shikhar fall, Shree Prakasheswar mahadev Mandir
Lal tibba - best view point
Nag tibba - trek to serpent peak
Dhanaulti - Sukhada devi shrine
Landour - Cantonment town rich in natural beauty