Overview
Dehradun is the capital city of north
Indian state of Uttaranchal. Situated in the Doon
valley, at the foothills of Himalayas, Dehradun
is one of the most picturesque hill resorts of
India. Dehradun is a favoured destination for tourists
and the pilgrims alike. One of the oldest cities
of India, Dehradun has its connection with great
epic Ramayana. Legend has it, Lord Rama and his
brother Lakshmand did penance at Dehradun to kill
demon king Ravana. Developed by the British as
en elite town, Dehradun is home to many important
institutions like Forest Research Institute, Survey
of India and Indian Military Academy. Tapkeshwar
Mahadev Temple, Robber's Cave, Dakpathar Barrage,
Malsi Deer Park, Tapovan and Sahasradhara are some
of the popular places of tourist interest in and
around Dehradun.
Dehradun railway station
Station Code DDN
Arrival and Departure Enquiry
131, 1335, 0135 - 2624002 / 2622131
Reservation Enquiry 131, 0135
2629485 / 2624002 / 2622131
Station Details Dehradun railway
station situated just 2 km away
from the city centre. The railway station is under
the administrative control of the Northern Railways.
Dehradun railway station is connected by express
trains with Delhi and other parts of North India. Shatabdi
Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, Mussoorie Expresss
and Dehradun express are some trains running between
Delhi and Dehradun. The Inter State Bus Terminal
(ISBT) is located at a short distance from the
railway station. Just one km from the railway station
is the old bus terminal and main taxi stand. For
accommodation, hotels are available at a short
distance from the railway station.
Amenities Dehradun railway station
is equipped with passenger amenities like waiting
room, retiring room, computerized reservation office,
refreshment room (vegetarian and non vegetarian),
tea stall, book stall, G.R.P office and telephone
booth.
Distances of major landmarks Airport
(24 km), Tapovan (5 km), Forest Research Institute
(5 km), Indian Military Academy (6 km), Tapkeshwar
Mahadev Temple (6 km), Robber's Cave (8 km), Malsi
Deer Park (10 km), Sahastradhara (14 km), Mussoorie
(33 km), Chandigarh (172 km), Meerut (174 km),
Delhi (245 km).
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