It began with a small argument. There is nothing of historic value in Dehradun, other than the odd colonial building, remarked a co-passenger on a flight. To add insult to injury, he commented callously, I am heading straight to the hills, the moment I land there. At least they are green and the weather is pleasant. On the way back I shall pick some Basmati Rice and Pistachio Cookies.
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OT Itinerary: Exploring The Dehradun That Once Was On Foot
When one is walking through a valley as verdant as the Doon, history and nature make wonderful companions.
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The forests of Dehradun wrapped in mist
Photo: Sharada Prasad /Wikimedia Commons
The forests of Dehradun wrapped in mist
Photo: Sharada Prasad /Wikimedia Commons
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