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About
Doon Valley |
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The
Doon Valley is an extraordinarily wide, long valley within the
Sivalik Hills in the Lower Himalayas, in the state of
Uttarakhand, India. Within the valley lies the city of
Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state.
200 kms from Chandigarh and 250 kms from Delhi, Doon Valley is
a Himalayan getaway and one which is famous for many boarding
schools. Area around Doon Valley is excellent for wooded walks
and more than 200 species of birds are found here.
The Dehradun Valley, its neighbouring hills, starting with the
River Ganga to the east and the River Yamuna to the west, Asan
Barrage wetland , near Paonta Sahib (50 kms), hills of
Mussoorie, Dhaunalti and Chakrata and areas touching Rajaji
National Park are all found to be home to a wide variety of
migratory as well as resident Himalayan birds.Best time to
visit Doon Valley is from October to May which is good for
Bird watching. |
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Etmology |
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Doon
or Dun is a local word for valley, mainly an open valley in the
Sivaliks or between the Sivaliks and higher Himalayan foothills.
Other valleys in this region have names like Kothri Dun, Pinjore
Dun, Patli Dun in Himachal Pradesh. Such valleys are termed
Inner Terai in Nepal. |
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Geography of Doon Valley |
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The
Doon valley lies between two intermittent ranges of the
Himalayas. It is bounded on all sides by mountains, with one
range running from the west to the east (with Mussorie at the
centre) in a semi-circular arc; and one running at the south
from Poanta Sahib to Haridwar. The valley also forms a division
between the Ganges and Yamuna river systems. In fact the Ganges
and Yamuna are closest to each other as they pass the Doon
valley, with the Yamuna forming the western boundary and the
Ganges the east. |
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Important areas |
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Kalesar National Park
Kalesar National Park is a protected area in eastern
Haryana, India, it is about 150 kms from Chandigarh. It is
home to the red jungle fowl among other birds. It is a
popular destination for bird-watching.
Jaunsar-Bawar
Jaunsar-Bawar is a hilly region, it is about 85 kms from
Mussoorie, in Chakrata tehsil, in Dehradun district, it
represents the geographical region inhabited by the 'Jaunsari'
tribe, which traces its origin from the Pandavas of
Mahabharata.
These regions lie within the valley as well.
Doon Valley Bird Watching Gataway
It is a bird watching getaway for regular bird watchers
that allows bird watchers to visit reserve forests around
Dehradun and excellent opportunity to spot a wide range of
diverse birdlife. Shaheen Bagh is an excellent stay
option for exploring Bird watching in Doon Valley. |
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Towns nearby Doon Valley |
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Dehradun
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the
northern part of India.
Narendra Nagar
Narendra Nagar is a city and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal
district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. |
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Nearby Tourist Places |
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Gurdwara Paonta Sahib
Gurdwara Paonta Sahib is situated mid-way between Dehradun and
Nahan (50 kms either way). It is a major pilgrim centre for
Sikhs.
Asan Barrage Water Sports Complex
GMVN Watersports complex at Asan Barrage offers Water Sking,
Double Water Skiing, Motor Boating, Kayaking, Paddle Boating,
Rowing, and Mono-Skiing. The whole water ski equipment, paddle
boats, kayaks, rowing boats, surfing boards and motorboats are
available here for visitors for hire. Asan Barrage is home to
migratory birds in Winter and is a popular option for Bird
watchers to explore.
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