The road distance between Rishikesh to Dehradun is 42 km.
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand.
Dehradun is in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region.

In Sakanda purana, Dehradun is mentioned as a part of the region called "kedar khand", the abode of shiva. Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India and is believed that Lord Rama and his brother Laxman, did penance here for killing Ravana.

Dehradun is renowned for its natural resources, publishing services and particularly for its prestigious educational institutions. It is one of the highest rain receiving areas of North India.

There are numerous of famous places to visit:

• Forest Research Institute 
• Mindrolling Monastery 
• Tibetan Buddhist Temple 
• Robber's Cave 
• Tapkeshwar Temple 
• Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology 
• Sai Darbar Temple 
• Tiger Falls 
• Chandrabani Temple 
• Sahastradhara 
• MDDA Park 
• Malsi Deer Park 
• Lacchiwalla 
• Ram Rai Gurudwara 
• Lakha Mandal Temple 
• Daat kali temple