The picturesque valley of Dehradun nestles in the Himalayan range. It is bounded by lesser Himalayan foot Hills to the north east, the shivalik Hills to the south west, the yamuna river to the north – west and the Ganges river to the south east. Dehardun is the Capital of State Uttarakhand. Many Places of religious importance – Kdarnath, Badrinath, Lokpal, Hemkund Sahib, Narsingh Mandir, Tryugi Narain etc. lie in the chamoli and Rudra Pryag Districts. For tourists and Pilgrims heading for Rishikesh and Haridwar, as well as those going to yamunotri Gangotri, Kedarnath-Badrinath and valley of flowers-Hemkund sahib, Dehradun is a gateway. It has also emerged as a centre for adventure Tourism training programs. Dehradun A highly favored tourist destination throughout the year, Dehradun fascinates with its lush environs. The rice, Tea and leechi gardens add to the beauty of the valley. No wonders Dehradun attracts tourists, Piligrims & enthusiasts from various walks of life.