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    8 Best Tourist Places To Visit In Dehradun On Your Next Trip

    Katharyn GarciaBy Katharyn GarciaLast Updated:July 16, 20226 Mins Read
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    The city of Love- Dehradun is a splendid and picturesque destination that is surrounded by hills from all sides. The entire city of Dehradun is beautifully tucked away in a breathtaking location. It is one of those small cities of India that flaunts the charismatic beauty of nature and architecture as well. Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand.

    See Also: Best time to visit Dehradun | Things to do in Dehradun

    Many people from cities around Dehradun visit here for weekends and short trips. What lures more people here is the proximity of Dhanaulti and Mussoorie. There are multiple religious and cultural sights that together make Dehradun a blissful place to visit.

    So, if you are taking a trip to Dehradun, here are some important places that your itinerary should comprise:

    1. Robber’s Cave or Gucchupani

    Robber's Cave, Gucchupani in Dehradun

    Location Gucchupani, Malsi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
    Timings 8 am and 6 pm
    Ticket Price For all visitors above 4 years- 25 INR per person
    Popular for Hiking, Water activities, Cave exploration
    • Robber’s Cave which is popularly known as Gucchupani is one of the top-notch attractions of Dehradun.
    • Don’t be discouraged by the name at all because it is completely safe to visit here. Gucchupani has located approximately 7 km from the Dehradun city center and you can easily visit here by taking a bus ride.
    • There is a short trek to reach the cave and then there is a 600 m deep cave. People love to take packed food for a picnic and enjoy the waterfall here.
    • This is one of the most popular and cool destinations of Dehradun because of the water enjoyment that it has on offer. There are some people who enjoy the fall and some enjoy the pool created by the fall.
    • Make sure you visit here between 8 am and 6 pm because after that it gets closed.

    2. Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir

    Location Tapkeshwar Colony, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
    Timings 4 am to 10:30 pm (Monday to Sunday)
    Festival celebrated Maha Shivratri

    In the list of best places to visit in Dehradun, you cannot leave the amazing and important Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir. Although Dehradun is dotted with multiple temples throughout, the popularity of Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir remains on the top.

    Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir in Dehradun

    • Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is an integral part of the city and one amongst all the Shiva temples in the country.
    • The temple is built inside a natural cave and mysteriously droplets of water keep falling on the Shiva Lingam.
    • According to the locals, they believe this temple to be very powerful for the wishes that are made in the temple. Locals have a saying here that if you pray for something wholeheartedly, it is said to come true.

    3. Mindrolling Monastery

    Location 3, Buddha Temple Road, New Basti, Clement Town, Dehradun,
    Timing 10 am to 7 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)

    2 pm to 7 pm (Monday)

    Entry Fee None (you can visit the entire temple premises)
    Popular for Culture, Peacefulness, street food

    Mindrolling Monastery is located in the Clement Town region of the city. It is a wonderful sight to visit in Dehradun with breathtaking beauty welcoming the tourists. In front of the gates of the Monastery, you will find a lot of eateries with delicacies that would charm you.

    Mindrolling Monastery in Dehradun

    People can explore the entire vicinity of the monastery and then head to the restaurant in the complex itself. There is a 220 ft high Buddhist temple with a library and shopping area as well. Visitors can buy souvenirs and artifacts’ that look alike from the shopping complex.

    4. Malsi Deer Park

    Location Diversion, Mussoorie Rd, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
    Timings 10 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday)
    Entry Fee 10 INR per person

    Malsi Deer Park is located at the foothills of the Shivalik Range and it lures a lot of visitors every year. People find it peaceful and enchanting to visit here for a lot of reasons. If you wish to explore the flora and fauna of Dehradun, then Malsi Deer Park is the best place for you.

    Malsi Deer Park in Dehradun

    It is a zoological park which is located on Mussoorie Road. One can enjoy the sights of tigers, nilgai, birds, and a lot of other animals. Isn’t this a must-visit attraction of Dehradun?

    5. Shikhar Fall

    Location Kairwaan Village, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
    Distance from Dehradun 20 km (approximately)
    Time Required to Explore 30 minutes

    Nature’s true bliss- Shikhar Falls is another attraction that should be there on your sightseeing list of places. Where visitors find exploring the entire place a wonderful thing, locals love enjoying a picnic near Shikhar Falls.

    Shikhar Fall in Dehradun

    During the winter season, a lot of locals flock here on holidays to enjoy their time with their families. Ensure that you too don’t miss out on any of these places.

    6. Ghanta Ghar

    Built in the British Era, Ghanta Ghar is an amusing place to visit in Dehradun for more than 1 good reason. The erected monument has a huge clock on the top which was previously used to show time to people.

    Ghanta Ghar in Dehradun

    But now it is surrounded by a lot of shops and eateries. People visit here to savor good food and shop to their heart’s content. Isn’t it already intriguing you? So, do not miss out on this place.

    7. Shri Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib

    Shri Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib; as the name suggests is a wonderful place to visit in Dehradun. It is a Gurdwara that is dedicated to Baba Ram Rai who was the eldest son of Guru Har Rai.

    Shri Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib

    While you visit here, please pay attention to all the mandates and respect the rules and regulations of the Gurudwara. It is a wonderful and serene place to visit that would give you inner peace and calmness.

    8. Sahastradhara Ropeway

    Just like the Robber’s Cave, Sahastradhara is another attraction in Dehradun that offers water activities to visitors. Where people love to play in the water that is divided into steps, and the others love spending some time at the picnic spots.

    Sahastradhara Ropeway in Dehradun

    There are a lot of eateries around the water park. You can go for a munch there as well. Whatsoever, just don’t miss this amazing attraction of Dehradun at any cost.

    Conclusion

    The list of places to visit in Dehradun is quite long and extensive but if you are on a short trip to this peaceful, amazing, and splendid city of Uttarakhand, visit the above-mentioned places. You will be amused to know how blissful, colorful, and wonderful the attractions of the city are. Also, try to eat at the local vendors to enjoy something different.

    We would still suggest that you do not miss out on any of these points because they have a wonderful and charming vibe of their own. Although Dehradun keeps evolving and is one of the best-designed cities in India- these places would still never feel old whenever you visit.

    See Also: Places to visit in Mussoorie | Places to visit in Rishikesh

    Places to visit in Uttarakhand

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    Katharyn Garcia

    There might be a lot of things that would be there for Katharyn Garcia to do. But for the past 2 and a half years she has been living the life of a nomad. She travels to different places, explores the unexplored, and makes new friends. At the end of the day, she pens down everything on the white page.

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