Dehradun Tourism

One of the famous “The Dehradun” hill station is the perfect match for tourism lovers to enjoy the true tourism experience. For Picnic, for a family holiday, for the adventurous events, or for any other tourism experience, this place suits you better. So, this time, plan your tour to have a visit here. This place in the foothill of the Himalayas has many eye-catching caves, natural springs, and waterfalls.

This place’s natural decoration makes this the most memorable moment for you all through life. Robber’s Cave is highly popular here amongst all the caves. So you should never miss the opportunity to visit this place. You may also like to visit Lacchiwala, as a nature lover. Lacchiwala gives you trekking and bird-watching opportunities. Dehradun is an ocean of places that deliver tourism. Some of the ocean’s drops include Sahastradhara, Mindrolling Monastery, Har ki Dun, Pleasant Valley, and so on.

So for the peace of mind, and to forget your dumb boss scolding you, it’s a pretty perfect place to make you smile. The nice climate here, still makes you feel young. Besides this, you can also experience some spirituality and divine force visiting these temples as Tapkeshwar Mahadev. If you’re the shopping savvy, there are always markets like “Indra Market” waiting for you. You can also visit the Malsi Deer Park to experience the true natural beauty and Wildlife excitement.

Places to visit in Dehradun
There are many interesting and important places to visit in Dehradun, some of them are listed here:

Char Siddhs : These are four holy places ideally visited in one trip, so that the visitor's wishes can come true (that is the belief).
These four Siddhs include : Laxman Siddh, at a distance of 12 kilometres along Dehradun on the Rishikesh Road, Kalu Siddh, near Baniyawala, Manak Siddh near Shimla bypass road and Madu Siddh in Premnagar.

Chetwood Hall : The pride of IMA, the famed hall takes its name from Field Marshal Sir Philip W. Chetwood, who inaugurated the academy on Dec 10, 1932. The charming hall now houses some of the most interesting Military artefacts of the 20th century.

FRI Museum : The Greco Roman colonial building of the Forest Research of India houses a very intriguing museum, showcasing the most vibrant flora and flora of the Himalayas. Robber's Cave: A picnic sport favourite amongst locals and tourists alike, Robber's cave is a beautiful place with numerous little streams of water appearing from the ground and disappearing again.

Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple : Situated about 9 kilometres from Dehradun city, the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and attracts very large number of devotees, especially during the time of Mahashivratri. Mussoorie : It is located only 35 km from Dehradun.

Sahastradhara : It means the site of 'thousand springs'. It is situated approximately 1 km from Dehradun and it is a popular picnic spot.

Rajaji National Park : It is a place especially for all natural lovers. This place is named after Shri C. Rajagopalachari who was the last Governor General of India.

Asan Barrage : It is approximately 50 km from Dehradun. This is an ideal place for bird lovers as well as water-sport enthusiasts.

Best time to Visit Dehradun
Lying in the Himalayan foothills, Dehradun is a relaxing retreat which can be visited at any time of year. The summer season is an ideal season for a trip to Dehradun, when the climate is pleasant. Also worth a visit during the autumn and monsoon season. Winters are not advisable as Dehradun remains cold but as its sister-towns do not offer snow.

How to Reach Dehradun
The airport at Dehradun, 35 km from Dehradun, is the closest airport to Jolly Grant. In these two locations run buses and cabs. Alternatively you can get to the Rishikesh Railway Station by train. Rishikesh and other cities / towns in Uttaranchal can also be reached by bus from Delhi.
By Road – Dehradun bus station is the nearest to get connectivity with the city and with the rail network as well. Here buses and taxis are easily available.
By Train – The railway network connects Dehradun railway station to the rest of India. Regular rail services to and from Dehradun City operate.
By Air – Jolly Grant Airport is the very own airport within Dehradun. It is Uttarakhand ‘s largest airport too. Over this airport regular flights from cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai fly. This is located 29 km from Dehradun’s main city. Once you land at the airport, you can easily take advantage of the town’s prepaid taxi.