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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Pune is the second largest city in Maharashtra and one of the fastest growing information and technology (IT) hubs in the country. The city is home to several historical monuments and temples. Despite being a major metropolis, Pune has managed to retain its unique traditional charm thus offering the best of both worlds for the travellers. Pune offers plenty of activities like paragliding, trekking, bird watching and heritage walks. The top sightseeing spots in Pune are Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Tribal Museum, Mahatma Phule Museum, Shaniwar Wada and Bund Garden. All flights to Pune operate from the military airport located at Lohegaon. The Pune Airport serves all popular domestic carriers like IndiGo, SpiceJet, AirAsia, TruJet, Jet Airways and Vistara. The top flight routes from and to Pune are Bangalore to Pune, Delhi to Pune, Pune to Chennai, Jaipur to Pune and Pune to Hyderabad. Apart from domestic flights, the airport also serves direct international flights to Dubai and Frankfurt. The Pune Airport is located around 10 km from the city center, in Lohegaon. The airport is well-connected to the rest of the city via buses and pre-paid taxis. The closest bus stand to Pune Airport is Viman Nagar.There is also a proposal for a new metro service which will connect the Pune Airport to Vanaz. Find the best deals on Pune 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.
