Home to some of India’s finest institutions, the green valley of Dehradun beckons travellers throughout the year. Whether it be views of snowcapped peaks, tours to historic places famed since the ancient times or even a glimpse of the local culture, this pretty Uttarakhand valley is sure to leave you enchanted!
The capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is one of the most sought after holiday destinations in North India. The name ‘Dehradun’ comes from ‘dehra’ which in the local language means ‘camp’ and ‘doon’ which is the name for the valley. Watered by the Ganga and the Yamuna rivers, Dehradun is a beautiful jewel in the Garhwal region. The lush green valley, gorgeous views of the mountains to the north and south and a friendly local population are some reasons you get so hooked to Dehradun. Visit this place and you will also realise why the British loved running away to Dehradun every summer during the colonial era. A respite from the scorching heat of the plains, Dehradun makes for a great summer getaway.
Dehradun is well connected with the rest of cities in India. Major Airlines such as Air India, Jet Airways, GoAir, SpiceJet, Jet Lite operates flights to and from Dehradun to major cities Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi , Ahmedabad and Pune.
Dehradun Airport also known as Jolly Grant Airport is a domestic airport located a distance of 22 Km from the city center. It is single terminal airport which handles domestic passengers.
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Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. It was once the capital of Dimasa Kachari rulers and is the fastest growing city in North Eastern India. It is situated on the banks of Dhansri. It was described as a “Brick City” by the European scholars and Ahoms. The name Dimapur was derived Dimasa Kachari words Di- water, Ma- big and Pur- city or township in the Dimasa dialect and it is the gateway to Nagaland and Manipur. Beautiful handicrafts at Ruzaphema, grand temples, reservoirs attracts tourist from around the world. Major attractions in Dimapur are Zoological Park, Shiva Temple, Triple Falls, Kachari Ruins, Diezephe Village and Rangapahar Reserve Forest. Visitors can also plan a day trip to Diphupar, Nichuguard, Sukhajan and Seithekima Village. Being the gateway to Nagaland and Manipur, it is well connected by road, rail and air. Major airlines such as Air India, Jet Airways and JetKonnect operate flights from Kolkata, Imphal and Guwahati to Dimapur. Dimapur airport was built during World War II and it is the only airport in the Northeast India. The airport is located at a distance of 7 Km from the city center. It is a single terminal airport which handles domestic passengers. Find the best deals on Dimapur flight tickets on Via.com and book your flights at the lowest airfare along with benefits like instant confirmation, lowest convenience fee, airfare calendar and easy cancellation/refund.
