Tānda Deshrāj village
About Tānda Deshrāj
Tānda Deshrāj is a village in Haridwar district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 339 metres above sea level, in the Terai–Bhabar foothills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 28 km from Dehradun and 30 km from Haridwar, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Roorkee (27 km).
About Haridwar district
Haridwar district lies in the plains where the Ganga leaves the hills. Haridwar, one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism and host of the Kumbh Mela, sits at its north-east corner, with Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur spread across farmland and industry to the south and west.
How to reach Tānda Deshrāj
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Doiwala (24 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (29 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Roorkee (27 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 28 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Roorkee; 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.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
Best time to visit: October to March.
This belt is mostly flat farmland with wheat, paddy and sugarcane fields.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Tānda Deshrāj
More villages in Haridwar district
Questions about Tānda Deshrāj
Where is Tānda Deshrāj village?
Tānda Deshrāj is in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, at 30.0926° N, 77.8976° E.
How far is Tānda Deshrāj from Dehradun?
About 28 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 Tānda Deshrāj?
Doiwala railway station, about 24 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (29 km).
What is the altitude of Tānda Deshrāj?
About 339 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Tānda Deshrāj?
October to March. Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
How can I add photos or stories about Tānda Deshrāj?
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Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.