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About Dehradun Tourism

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand, an Indian state in the Himalayan foothills. The 6-sided Ghanta Ghar clock tower sits at its heart. Paltan Bazaar, a bustling shopping district, is located to the southwest. The Sikh shrine Gurdwara Nanaksar, to the east, is crowned with elaborate white and golden domes.Dehradun is wedged between the Song River, a tributary of the Ganga, on the east and the river Yamuna on the west in the Doon Valley, in the foothills of the Himalayas. The city is known for its beautiful scenery and warmer climate, and it serves as a gateway to the surrounding area.It is well connected and close to Himalayan tourist destinations such as Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Chakrata, New Tehri, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Chopta - Tungnath, and Auli, India, as well as popular summer and winter trekking destinations such as Dodital, Dayara Bugyal, Kedarkantha, and Har Ki Dun for camping and grand Himalayan panoramic views.

Places to visit in Dehradun

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Robber’s Cave

Live the thrill of the story of “Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves” at this adventure spot near Sahastradhara that is also known as Gucchipani. Trek for a distance of about 1 kilometer to finally reach this surreal spot that brings out nature’s beauty unlike any other, thereby becoming one of the best things to do in Dehradun. On your way back, sit down to enjoy a plate of Maggi.

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Forest Research Institute

Established in 1906, this premier institute under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is designed in the Greco-Roman architectural style and is a National Heritage thereby among the best places to visit in Dehradun. The lush green expanse of its property spread over 450 hectares is an admirable edifice that evidences the alluring confluence of Colonial and Greco-Roman architecture, making it impossible to skip from a Dehradun trip itinerary.

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Tapkeshwar Temple

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, this heavenly abode is known for the respite that it provides. Among the many offbeat things to do in Dehradun, this is quite famous with tourists. Embracing Lord Shiva and spending some time in retrospection amidst the beckoning pine, deodar and oak is an ideal way to experience the calm sought by one and all.

Things To Do In Dehradun

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Paragliding – Fly In The Sky

Soar high into the infinite sky whilst enjoying panoramic views of the valley. Aerial views of the enchanting beauty of Mussoorie, Chakrata ,Tehri and Rishikesh are absolutely spellbinding and cannot be missed from the list of things to do in Dehradun in one day. You can enjoy paragliding on your way from Dehradun to Mussoorie.

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Go For A Jungle Safari at Rajaji National Park

Cradled in the lap of the Shivaliks and the Himalayas, Rajaji National Park proffers the opportunity to embrace mother nature in all her glory. This unique experience lets one witness nature’s brilliance away from the hustle and bustle of city life thereby making it impossible to skip from one’s Dehradun trip. If you are a nature enthusiast, do add this to your list.

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Gorge On Baked Goods at Ellora's

Among the various offbeat things to do in Dehradun, trying out bakery goods from Ellora’s Melting Moments cannot be skipped. Drown your taste buds in the rich and creamy goodness of Plum Cake, Brownies and Cream Rolls for that free ride to the chocolate heaven! And you would definitely come back to Dehradun just for this delicious bakery.

How To Reach Dehradun

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By Air

Dehradun’s airport is the Jolly Grant Airport, which is located 20 km away from the city centre.

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By Train

Dehradun is connected by regular train services to cities Delhi, Lucknow, Allahabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ujjain, Chennai and Varanasi. The Dehradun Railway Station is located 1-2 kilometers away from the city centre and should take you only ten minutes, depending on traffic.

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By Road

Dehradun is well connected to most cities such as Delhi, Shimla, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Agra and Mussoorie by Volvo, Deluxe, semi-deluxe and Uttarakhand State Transport buses.

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Things To Do In Dehradun

Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Bandipur National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Sariska National Park, and Kaziranga National Park are a few famous wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Popular beaches in India are Varkala in Kerala, Gokarna in Karnataka, Palolem in Goa, Tarkarli in Maharashtra, Agonda in Goa, Arambol in Goa, and Anjuna in Goa.

Famous hill stations in India are Manali in Himachal, Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Leh Ladak in Jammu and Kashmir, Mussoorie and Auli in Uttarakhand, and Mcleodganj in Himachal.

The best time to visit India depends largely on the weather, so from late October till early April, the weather remains pleasant.

Yes, India has a plethora of adventure sports such as trekking, hiking, paragliding, caving, parasailing, flyboarding, skydiving, flying fox, rock climbing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping.

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