Paonta Sahib

Dehradun (dayh-RAH-doon) has experienced tremendous growth, and has a population of around 550,000. It is also famous for the Doon School, often called the "Eton of India". Dehradun is at an altitude of 2,200 ft in the Doon Valley between two of the most important rivers in India, the Ganges and Yamuna. It offers beautiful scenery and a moderate (but very rainy) climate in summer, and so is an ideal place to relax and escape the heat of the plains below. The town also serves as a convenient base for visiting the area's many tourist sites.