Dun

valley, India

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The term "dhoon" (or "dun") in India refers to a valley, particularly one found in the Siwalik Range. The Siwalik Range is a sub-Himalayan mountain range that stretches across northern India and Pakistan. These valleys are part of the broader Himalayan geography, which is characterized by high peaks, glaciers, and deep gorges. The Vale of Kashmir is an example of such an intermontane valley within the Indian Himalayas.1234

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The section called the Dun is a valley between the Himalayan foothills and the Siwalik Range to the south. Rice, wheat, millet, tea, and other crops are grown; and the locality produces valuable timber. Mussoorie, a hill station north of Dehradun city, is a popular summer resort. Rishikesh, to…
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The section called the Dun is a valley between the Himalayan foothills and the Siwalik Range to the south. Rice, wheat, millet, tea, and other crops are grown; and the locality produces valuable timber. Mussoorie, a hill station north of Dehradun city, is a popular summer resort. Rishikesh, to…
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