Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand. It is one of the most beautiful resorts in the sub mountain tracks of India, known for its scenic surroundings. The name Dehradun is a collection of two words "dera" meaning camp and "dun" meaning valley.

Situated on the threshold of a world full of adventure, spiritualism and tranquility, amidst the Shivalik ranges, the foothills of Himalayas, Dehra Dun is an entry point for all the trekkers and mountaineers onto their journey into the Garhwal Himalayas. Its proximity to Mussoorie is an added attraction. The climate is conducive to the growth of fruit trees and Dehradun is famous for its fruit orchards.

Air:The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24 km from Dehradun city.

Rail:The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24 km from Dehradun city.

Road:Dehradun is well connected by Roads. One can easily reach Dehradun from Delhi by following the GT Road, passing through Hindon River Bridge, Modinagar, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee, the travel time is about 5-6 hrs.

The Indian Military Academy is another attraction of the city of Dehradun. The IMA established in the year 1932 with a course strength of 40 gentlemen cadets is one of the most reputed academies of the country.