Places to Visit Dehradun

Top 5 Best Places to Visit in Dehradun

Dehradun, situated in the northern region of India, is also known as Doon Valley. Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand, a northern state in India. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, pleasant weather, and prestigious educational institutions, Dehradun offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban charm. Let's embark on a virtual journey and explore the captivating city of Dehradun. Dehradun is basically diversified into both hill and plain areas. Where the main Dehradun city is located in a plain area and some visiting areas are situated in the hills area. So here are some best visiting places in Dehradun.

1. Mussoorie:

Mussoorie, situated in the state of Uttarakhand, is a famous hill town. It is located amidst the Garhwal Himalayas and is a captivating and beautiful hill station. Mussoorie is also known as the Queen of Hills because. It is 35km away from Dehradun, and it takes 1.5 hours to 2 hours to reach the top of Mussoorie from Dehradun. Mussoorie Mall Road is famous for evening and night roaming. There are a lot of other visiting points to visit in Mussorie like Lal Tiba, Jharipani, George Everest, and Mall Road.

                    

    Details:

• Best Season: Monsoon, summer and Winter seasons are the best time to visit.

• Tip: If you don't want to take your vehicle,  you can also rent a bike, scooty, or car at a reasonable price.

• Best Time:  9AM to 11 PM.

• How to reach: you can take an auto or minibus direct from both ISBT and Railway station.

2. FRI(Forest Research Institute):

Forest Research Institute is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is a premier and famous institution reserved for Forestry Research and Education. It has a huge campus to visit, and great history. It is located in the main point of the city, from where all the time buses and other auto services continuously run. It was established by the British in 1906 as British Imperial Forest School. It was later reestablished as the FRI. It's has a Museum also, that showcases the diversity of India's forest resources.

Details:

• Best Time: Winter season is the best time to visit FRI. October to April

• Tip: If you don't want to take your vehicle, you can also rent a bike, scooty, or car at a reasonable price.

• Entry Fee: 10 rupees per person / 20 per bike.

• Time required: 10 AM to 5PM.

• How to reach: you can take an auto or minibus direct from both ISBT and Railway station

3. Buddha Temple:

Buddha Temple is also known as Mindrolling Monastery. It is located in the corner of Dehradun city named Clement Town and is 2.5km away from ISBT Dehradun. Mindrolling Monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist centers in India which attracts many visitors from all over India. This temple shows the beautiful architecture of kings and temples, by which crowds gathered to watch every year from different places. This Monstery also runs a school to provide the learning of Lord Buddha.

Details:

• Best Time: April to June

• Tip: Bring a drone and camera with you.

• Entry Fee: No entry fees

• Time required: 9 AM to 5PM.

• How to reach: It is near to ISBT Dehradun and you can reach here within 15 minutes from ISBT.

4. Sahastradhara:

Sahastradhara is one of the best places in Dehradun, which is known mostly for its water and swimming spot. This place is located at a distance of 15 km from the main Dehradun city. In this water, Sulpher is also found which refresh swimmer's and visitor's body. There is a lot of swimming pool available which are created in the flowing river and connected to each other. You can take enjoy these swimming pools free of cost.

Details:

• Best Time: April to October and Scpecily the summer season is the best season of the year

• Tip: Bring a drone and camera with you.

• Entry Fee: No entry fees

• Time required: 8 AM to evening.

• How to reach: Cabs, Buses, and taxis are available to reach this beautiful location. It is situated at a distance of 18 km from the main city.

5. Robber's Cave:

It also known as Gucchu Pani, is a river formed in the Himalayas region of Mussoorie. This river cave is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. This cave is surrounded by hills from both sides, basically,

 it is a small river that goes through the cave. Its water is cold but in summer it provides freshments to all visitors. There are also a lot of small cafes and maggie point which provide visitor facilities. It is situated at the foot of Mussoorie hills and it is 10 Km away from the main city.

Details:

• Best Time: April to October and Scpecily the summer season is the best season of the year

• Entry Fee: Rs30

• Time required: 8 AM to evening

• How to reach: It is situated 10 Km from the city so buses, taxis, and cabs are available always.

6. Dehradun Zoo:

The Dehradun Zoo is one of the famous tourist places of Dehradun, also known as Malsi Deer Park. It is situated at the foot of Mussoorie, and 10 km away from the railway station. This zoo is developed as zoological park  shows a natural beauty with hundreds of animals and birds. Its have also Fish Aquarium named as Aquatic , which was recently opened at Zoo , it contain several rare fish species. Silver Shark fish , Oscar fish , Goldfish , Dollar fish, Jaguar fish  are some species can be seen in Dehradun Zoo .

Details:

• Location: Mussoorie Road, Malsi(10 km from Railway station)

• How to Reach: It is located in mussoorie road 9 km away from the city centre,Clock Tower. You can easily reach here by auto,bus and.

• Timings: Summer(March to October):Opens at 8:30AM. Closes at 6:00 PM, Winter(November to February):Opens at 9:00 AM. Close at 5:00 PM.

• Entry Fee: For Kids Rs 10.00 ,Adults20.00 

• Exploration Time: 3 hr

• Tip: Don't forget to bring camera with you.

These are the most famous and beautiful places in Dehradun, which you can visit at a reasonable cost and add some beautiful memories to the diary of your life.