Dehradun is a beautiful valley surrounded by Shivalik Hills
in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, which is also the capital of Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Tourism welcomes travelers to explore various tourist attractions
in Dehradun.
Robbers cave is a 600 meter long naturally formed cave with a
cool stream flowing inside it. It is situated in Guchhu Pani, Anarwala which is
around 8 km from Dehradun City. The spot is well connected by frequent public
and private transport. It is a perfect picnic spot for travelers. The caves
stay open from 7 am to 7 30 pm. You can spend a nice time exploring the cave,
swimming in the Tons River or the swimming pool, or preparing a meal near the
river. There are many eatery shops available in the area in case you don’t plan
to cook your meal.
Sahastradhara which means “Thousand Fold Spring” is a popular
tourist spot in Dehradun. The stream is part of Baldi River which is rich in
sulphur thought to be good for the skin. The spot is 14 km from Dehradun city
and is well connected by public and private transport. The spot remains open
from 8 am to 7 pm. Travelers can swim and cool off in the Sulphur spring and
also enjoy a ropeway ride to enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding
hills. There are many eatery shops available to take care of your appetite.
Sai Darbar Temple is a beautiful temple made out of marble
situated in Rajpur Road. It is well connected by public and private transport.
The temple remains open every day. Devotees of Sai Baba visit the temple to
pray and there is Bandara given every Thursday by the devotees.
The Kalinga Smarak is a famous war memorial of the Anglo
Gorkha War fought between the Britishers and the Gorkhas in 1814 to capture the
fort of Nalapani. The memorial is one of its kind in the world, built by the Britishers
to show respect to the bravery of the Gorkhas. It was due to this bravery of
the Gorkhas the Britishers later recruited them in their army. The Kalinga
Smarak is situated in the Sahatradhara Road and is 5 km from the city. It is
well connected by public and private transport. The Smarak remains open daily
from 6 am to 7 pm.
Sakya Centre Buddhist Monastery is an educational center and a
monastery situated in Rajpur Road. The temple is a well designed architecture
with elaborate painted interior and scenic grounds. The temple remains open daily
from 9 am to 6 pm. It is well connected by public and private transport. Devotees
visit the temple to pray and relax in the tranquil ambience of Buddha.
Mindrolling Monastery is an educational center and a
monastery situated in Clement Town. The temple is built in a large compound
with beautiful architectures, statues, and gardens. The temple remains open daily
from 9 am to 6 pm. It is well connected by public and private transport. Devotees
visit the temple to pray and relax in the tranquil ambience of Buddha.
Tapkeshwar Temple is a Lord Shiva cave temple where Guru Dronacharya
once stayed. The cave has a beautiful Shivling, and water from the ceiling of
the cave continuously falls on the Shivling making it a pleasant sight to watch.
The cave is situated in Garhi Cantt alongside the Tons River which is a
tributary of Yamuna River. The temple remains open from 6 am to 7 pm. It is well
connected by public and private transport. Devotees visit the temple to pray
and relax in the tranquil ambience of Lord Shiva.
Dehradun Zoo also called Malsi Deer Park is a part of Malsi
Forest Reserve situated in Mussoorie Road. The park is a popular picnic
attraction. The park has many animals including Deer and Leopard. The park also
has various slides and swings for the kids and eatery shops. The park remains
open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. It is well connected by public
and private transport. The visitors can have a fun time with the animals and
the scenic forest surroundings.
Forest Research Institute is a premier institute of the Indian Council and Forestry Research and Education, which was declared a Deemed University in 1991. The institute was built in 1906 in 4.5 square kilometers near Kaulagarh and Chakarata Road. The Institute has a beautiful Colonial and Greco Roman style architecture with massive green gardens which are a delight to watch. The institute has 6 museums dedicated to Forestry and Research which are quite popular amongst visitors. The Institute also hosts the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy that trains Indian Forest Service officers. FRI is open daily from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 30 pm to 5 30 pm for visitors except on gazette holidays. It is well connected by public and private transport.
Paltan Bazar is situated near Clock Tower which stretches
till Railway Station. It is a popular market where you could find all types of
items. It is well connected by public and private transport.
