Why people mostly choose Dehradun to live? Why do they prefer Dehradun for studying? Why do people from different areas love visiting Dehradun? You'll find answers to some of such questions here in this article. 

Dehradun known as the city of love is preferred by most of the people for living because of its nature and peace. People usually choose dehradun because of its greenery and hills. There is a lot of job options which attracts youth to live in dehradun. Dehradun was home to freedom fighters whose names are engraved in gold on the Clock Tower. It was called "The Gray City" in the initial days because ex-Army officers and VIPs considered this place ideal for residence after retirement.The high mountains and rivers of Uttarakhand attract many tourists and adventure seekers.Tourist destinations include the Dehradun Zoo, Kalanga Monument, Chandrabani, Himalayan Gallary cum Regional Science Centre Guchhupani, Forest Research Institute, Tapovan, Lakshman Siddha Peeth, Tapkeshwar Temple, Santala Devi Temple, Mindrolling Monastery, Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple, Sai Mandir,Central Braille Press and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology.The nearby hill stations are well known for their natural environment,temples for its faith dimensions, sanctuary for animal and bird lovers. Hill stations include Mussoorie, Sahasradhara, Chakrata, and Dakpathar. Famous temples include TapkeshwarMaa Bala Sundari Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Sudhowala near Dehradun. It is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Maa Bala Sundari, also known as Bal Roop of Maa Vaishno Devi, a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess Mahalakshmi., Lakhamandal and Santala Devi.There are fairs throughout the year. Notable fairs include Magh Mela, held on 14 January and Jhanda Mela in March, a fair for the Hindu community, that attracts Hindus from all over India and abroad.Woollen blankets are typical of this region and worn by people living at high altitude. Women wear saris with full-sleeve blouses along with angora jackets. Girls wear full skirts with scarfs covering their head and shoulders; more recently, they have adopted modern wear like salwar suits. Dehradun is famous for sports as well. There are many sport grounds. Some of them are Doon School Ground,RIMC Cricket Ground,Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Ground,MPSC Cricket Ground,Rangers College Cricket Ground,Survey of India Cricket Ground,Doon Cricket Academy Ground,Tanush Cricket Academy Ground.The education system is also very famous.People from different cities, states and countries come to dehradun for their schooling and graduation.Notable educational institutions in Dehradun include Ann Mary School, Brightlands School, The Asian School, Cambrian Hall, Colonel Brown Cambridge School, Convent of Jesus and Mary, The Doon School, Ecole Globale International Girls' School, Marshall School, Rashtriya Indian Military College, SelaQui International School, St Joseph's Academy, Dehradun, St. Thomas' College, Summer Valley School, Welham Boys School, Welham Girls School. Several Indian and international luminaries have attended these schools. In addition to these schools there are many other state board schools located in the city.Since Dehradun has many central Government offices, there are as many as 12 Kendriya Vidyalayas also in the city. 

There are some of the reasons for choosing Dehradun.