Bistgaon village
About Bistgaon
Bistgaon is a village in Dehradun district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 871 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 9 km from Dehradun and 9 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Mussoorie (7 km).
About Dehradun district
Dehradun district runs from the Doon valley and the state capital up to the hill station of Mussoorie and the Jaunsar-Bawar tribal region around Chakrata, with the Yamuna on its western edge. Rishikesh and Doiwala lie in its south-east, and Jolly Grant airport serves the whole of Garhwal.
How to reach Bistgaon
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (9 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (25 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Mussoorie (7 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 9 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Mussoorie; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
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Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
Best time to visit: October to April.
Valley villages usually farm terraced fields of paddy, wheat and seasonal vegetables close to the river.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Bistgaon
More villages in Dehradun district
Questions about Bistgaon
Where is Bistgaon village?
Bistgaon is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 30.3946° N, 78.0662° E.
How far is Bistgaon from Dehradun?
About 9 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Bistgaon?
Dehradun railway station, about 9 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (25 km).
What is the altitude of Bistgaon?
About 871 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Bistgaon?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
How can I add photos or stories about Bistgaon?
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Sources: village name from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); location from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.