Dehradun is the capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in india , bejeweled – like a glittering jewel in the lower Himalayan mountains ranges.The beautiful town is referred as the gateway to mussoorie and Garhwar interior . Serving as the capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun got its name by the union of two words ‘Dera ‘ and ‘Dun’ that means Camp in the Valley. It is also stated that the place got its name from ‘Guru Dronacharya ‘ of Mahabharat , as the city is also popularly known as the ‘Adobe of Drona Dehradun continues to top the list of cities with best educational institutions.From the Doon School, Welhams Girls School, to the Indian Military Academy, and Survey of India, the presence of prestigious educational institutes had earned Dehradun its nickname, Historic Paltan Bazar in Dehradun has been awarded an international award for best systems and convenience.Historic Paltan Bazar in Dehradun has been awarded an international award for best systems and transportation.