Places to visit in Dehradun
Rich in nature and culture, Dehradun is one of the most beautiful city which is located between shivalik and lesser himalayas. ....
1.Sahastradhara Fall
It is an amazing place for summers with beautiful nature's views. ...
How to Reach – The waterfall is located at 9KM from the city centres. You can a local bus, auto, or cab to reach.
Timings– 8AM-7PM
Entry Fee– Free
Time Required– 1-2 Hours.
2.Malsi Deer Park
How to Reach – The park is located at 10KM from city. You can take the local bus or cab to travel and return.
Timings– 10AM-5PM
Entry Fee– INR 10
Time Required- 1-2Hours
Tips – Visit between February to April to witness all the flora and fauna.
3.Robbers Cave Dehradun(Guchhu pani)
How to Reach – The caves are located at 8KM from city. You can take the local bus or cab, or reach Vijaypur and then trek for 1KM to reach the cave area.
Timings– 7AM-6PM
Entry Fee- INR 50
Time Required– 2-3 Hours
* You can also visit the Tibetan temple, Ramakrishna Ashram Temple, or Dehradun Zoo, nearby.
4.Tapkeshwar Temple (Shiv Temple)
How to Reach – This temple is located at 7KM from the city centre. You can take the local bus, auto, or cab to reach.
Timings– 6AM-7PM
Entry Fee- Free
Time Required– 1-2 Hours
5.Mindroling Monastery (Near Buddha temple)
How to Reach – The Buddha temple is just about 9 kilometres away from the Dehradun Railway station.
Timings– 8AM – 12PM, 2PM – 7PM (summers), 9AM – 12PM, 1PM – 6PM (winters)
Entry Fee– Free
Time Required– 1-2 Hours
Tips – Also visit the Ngagyur Nyingma College and the landscaped garden within the premise.
6.Clock Tower (centre of city)
How to Reach – 1,2km from Railway station. .
Timings– All time open
* Visit the most famous market of dehradun Paltan market they have huge variety of clothes, shoes, dresses every thing at pocket friendly prices. ...so don't miss it ...
Best time to visit Dehradun
Sitting on the Garhwal Himalayan Region, the weather here can be classified as mountain weather with pleasant summers and cold winters. Depending on your travel goals, you can visit anytime. Dehradun in winters is a different beauty. If you are lucky, you might witness snowfall in late December or January. Otherwise, for outdoor activities, summers are good to travel when the temperature here is very comfortable. The best time to visit is between December and April. Always check the weather forecast before travelling.