Dehradun, July 18 -- Dehradun has much more to it than can be seen through the car windows and windshield.
The city has ancient mythological connections; particularly with Guru Dronacharya from the period of Mahabharata. The modern city of Dehradun is widely believed to have been founded by the Guru Ram Rai in 1675.
Guru Ram Rai, the elder son of the seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai, established his 'Dera' (Camp or Abode) in the Doon Valley. This camp eventually grew into a settlement, and the city came to be known as Dehradun-combining 'Dehra' (referring to his camp/shrine) and 'Doon' (referring to the Valley). He went on to build Gurudwara in the area, which is still a prominent landmark known as 'Guru Ram Rai Darbar'. Many of his follow...