Valley of Words 2027

Dehradun (Hindi: Dēhrādūn, pronounced [ˈd̪ɛɦɾaːd̪uːn]), also known as Dehra Doon ( DAIR-ə DOON) is the Winter capital and most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of Dehradun district. Dehradun has served as the state's interim capital since the formation of Uttarakhand in 2000; Gairsain was designated the summer capital in 2020.

Language

English

Genres

general lit

Organizer

Mandir Maa Bala Sundari Trust, Sudhowala

Format

in-person

Next edition

Nov 2027 (exact days TBA)

Author participation

**Expected (based on past years)** — 2026 held 27–29 Nov; Deadline: Watch valleyofwords.org

Audience

Dehradun has a diversified service-oriented economy, with public administration, education, research, defence-related activities, healthcare, tourism and hospitality forming important components.

Age policy

Children under the age of six numbered 80,180, including 50,600 boys and 29,580 girls, giving a child sex ratio of approximately 585 girls per 1,000 boys.

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: general lit

Programme

Sewerage services in Dehradun are operated and maintained by the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan, with additional infrastructure developed through urban-improvement programmes.

Past editions

1964, 1968, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Travel

Dehradun is served by Jolly Grant Airport, officially known as Dehradun Airport (IATA: DED; ICAO: VIDN), about 20 km southeast of the city in Doiwala.

Festival site