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Dehradun City Map

The City and the Fruit: Lychee can also be termed as the queen of desserts as no dessert with fruits is complete without tasty and juicy Lychees nestled amidst other fruits. The fruit is as good to look at as it is to eat. The red covering on the delicate white pulp gives Lychee a very exotic and unique look.

India is the second largest producer of juicy Lychees in the world, next only to China. The Lychees of Dehradun are particularly famous in India. The popularity of Lychee of Dehradun is evident from the fact that a variety of Lychee is named Dehradun Lychee and it is commonly found in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Other than for Lychees, the city of Dehradun is also popular as a tourist destination. The location of city in the foothills of Himalayas and excellent weather of the place throughout the year qualifies it as a preferred place to travel.

The Lychee: One of the most exotic of all fruits- luscious Lychee is the favorite fruit of many. Versatile and delicious as it is, the lychee Martini is a proof of its great flavor and popularity. Large varieties of Lychees are grown in different parts of India. These include Early Seedless (Early Bedana), Rose Scented, Dehradun, Gulabi, Calcuttia, Purbi, Kasba, Shahi, Bombai, Late Seedless (Late Bedana), China and Deshi among others. Lychee is largely grown in the states of Bihar, Tripura, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. Current production of lychee in India is about 429,000 tonnes from an area of about 56,200 hectares (Ghosh, 2000).

Lychee Cultivation and Irrigation: Moist temperature with abundant rainfall is required for the cultivation of Lychee plants. The ideal temperature for growth of Lychee is close to 30 degrees. The fruit of Lychee grows best in spring that is wet, summer that is dry and winter that is light. Light and sandy loamy soil is ideal for the growth of Lychee. High lime content in the soil is very favorable for growth of Lychee plant. A naturally fertile soil with no manure is preferred for the cultivation of Lychees in India. Lychee plant is also raised by means of propagation apart from the usual planting of seeds

How to Reach Dehradun

By Air: The airport at Dehradun called Jolly Grant Airport is located 20 km from the main city. Dehradun Airport receives flights from all the major Indian Cities via Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi which is the nearest airport to the city of Dehradun. Flights of all the major airlines land at the Dehradun Airport. One can take a taxi or a cab to reach the city from the airport.

By Rail: Dehradun Railway Station is well connected with all the major Indian cities. The station receives trains from all the major Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Indore, and Chennai among many others.

By Bus: Several A/c, Non A/C, Volvo deluxe and Non-Deluxe buses run to Dehradun from several Indian cities. One can also travel in UPSRTC (Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) buses which are much cheaper.

Lychee Trivia:

• Juicy Lychees belong to the family of Soapberry.

• Lychee fruit is very low on calories. Twelve Lychees together have less than 70 calories.

• When eaten dry, Lychee gives a smoky flavor.

• Consuming Lychee minimize the risks of heart attacks and cancer particularly breast cancer.