Dehradun Top Destinations

Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand is located in Doon valley at mountain ranges of Himalayas and is bordered by two rivers (Ganga and Yamuna) of India. It is one of the oldest city of India. Dehradun is a beautiful city that is renowned for various adventurous options it provides, spiritualism, picnic spots educational istitutes, idylic beauty and pleasant weather that the place is blessed with. It is one of the highly reputed destination for all age groups ( Family and kids, Couples, friends, groups). There are several sacred temples, tourist spots and waterfalls in this beautiful city. There are various sightseeing options in Dehradun. The city also provides gateway to the major tourist detinations like Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Kanatal, Haridwar, Chamba and so forth. From waterfalls to zoological parks Dehradun attractions are endless. Dehradun attractions are visited regularly by tourists and local people alike. You can visit Buddha temple, Mindrolling Monastery, Sahastradhara, Tapkeshwar temple, Robber's cave, Lachhiwala, Santala Devi Temple, forest research instiute, Jharipani falls, Kempty falls and lots more. The best thing of visiting Dehradun is that you can also plan a short trip to the holy city of Rishikesh and to the Mussoorie the 'Queen of Hills'. Dehradun also offers some important fairs of the region like Tapkeshwar Fair, jhanda fair, Bissu Fair, Laxman Siddh Fair, Shaheed Veer Kesari Chandra Fair and Mahasu Devta Fair.

Robber’s cave, Dehradun
Also known as Guchhupani, Robber’s Cave is an adventurous tourist spot in Dehradun. Hidden amidst the hills, it is a popular picnic spot where a river flows through a narrow, cavelike gorge. The cave is believed to be the spot of Lord Shiva. This place is a must-visit in Dehradun for fun-loving enthusiasts.

Sahastradhara, Dehradun
Sahastradhara or ‘thousand-fold water springs’ is a famous tourist spot in Dehradun. A lot of people visit this place for alluring charm and ecstatic beauty. The sulphur water springs are also known for their medicinal and therapeutic value. The falls are located 11 km from the city and can be reached by taking a taxi.

Tapkeshwar Temple, Dehradun
Built inside a natural cave, Tapkeshwar Temple holds a religious importance among the locals. The temple is revered to Lord Shiva where a lot of pilgrims come to pay their devotion all around the year. Located on the bank of the rivulet, the water from the cave ceiling trickles down on Shiva Linga.

Mindrolling Monastery, Dehradun
Do some soul-searching at Mindrolling Monastery which means Place of Perfect Emancipation in Tibetan language. This 300 years old monastery is the largest vihara in India. The monastery is dedicated to learning of Buddhist scriptures, Tibetan Lunar calendar, Traditional medicine and calligraphy. The monastery is located 7 km from Dehradun City and can be reached using private taxi.

Kalinga War Memorial, Dehradun
On the way to Sahastradhara, Kalinga War Memorial is a museum constructed to pay tribute to Gorkha regiment. It is the only war memorial of its kind built by the Britishers to honor their foe. The memorial stands erect as a symbol of pride for Gorkha community.