Best Things To Do in Dehradun, India

Tourist Attractions in Dehradun

Here is the list of things to do in Dehradun and tourist attractions in city.

1. Forest Research Institute

   

   Educational Site

   The Forest Research Institute, also known as The Imperial Forest Research Institute was established in 1906 to organize and take off forestry research programs in India. It was originally founded by Dietrich Brandis under the British School of Forestry. The rare Greco- Roman style of architecture makes it even more stunning and gives it that classic look. It is a structure made of red bricks is...Read more

2. Robber's Cave

   4.4 (2812 Votes)
   

   Cave, River, Picnic Spot

   Robber’s Cave is a cave formation located a few kilometres away from the centre of Dehradun. It is locally known as Guchhupani. The interiors of the cave are so beautifully designed that it is hard to believe that is a naturally formed structure. It derives its name from the story that says that the robbers used this place as their hideout to escape from the British. The cave is a long, n...Read more

3. Sahastradhara

   

   Temple, Water Body, View Point, River

   Sahastradhara literally means ‘flow of thousand springs’. It is a place where the Baldi River flows through the hilly terrain. History says, it was here that the teacher of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, Sage Dronacharya had his residence. The river water flows from quite a height leaving residues of limestone and thus making this fall water full of sulphur when it goes into the str...Read more

4. Tapkeshwar Temple

   4.6 (1327 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Temple, Picnic Spot

   The Tapakeshwar temple which is also known as the Mahadev Temple is situated a few kilometers away from the center of the city. The feature that makes the location more beautiful is its situation on the banks of the Tons Nadi River. History says that Sage Dronacharya once lived here with his wife Kalyani. Kalyani gave birth to Ashwothama but was unable to feed him with milk. On the other hand t...Read more

5. Mindrolling Monastery

   4.4 (2202 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Monastery

   The Mindrolling Monastery is one among the 6 major monasteries of the Nyingma School in Tibet. It was founded by Rigzin Terdak Lingpa in 1676. The Mindrolling Monastery in India was re-established by Khochhen Rinpoche and a small group of monks in the Clement Town of Dehradun in 1965. It also consists of the Ngagyur Nyingma College, which is one of the largest Buddhist Institutes in the country...Read more

6. Chetwode Hall

   

   Museum, Educational Site, Memorial, Exhibition

   The Chetwode Hall which is more widely known as the Indian Military Academy was named after the legendary founder of the academy, Field Marshall Sir Philip Chetwode. He founded this hall and academy in the year 1930. It is spread over a vast area and boasts of having every modern amenity for the Indian Army at par with any other developed nation of the world. This is one of the most popular tou...Read more

7. Ram Rai Darbar

   4.6 (1650 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Monument, Architecture

   This can be considered as the most important place of the Doon Valley. The name of the valley itself has a link with this place. History says that, Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji, the son of the seventh Guru Shri Har Rai ji set up his camp here in the 17th century. It is called ‘dera’, which means set up in the valleys, meaning ‘doon’. Thus, the name Deradun, which was later on, c...Read more

8. Wadia Institute Of Himalayan Geology

   4.5 (1328 Votes)
   

   Educational Site

   The Wadia Institute of Himalayan geology is an autonomous association of the department of Science & Technology. It was originally established as a small two roomed destination in 1968. This was later shifted to Dehradun in 1976 with the name of Institute of Himalayan Geology. It was later named after its founder Prof. N.K.Wadia, given his contributions towards the geology of the Himalayas....Read more

9. The Kalinga War Memorial

   

   Historical Site, War Memorial

   The Kalinga War Memorial is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Dehradun. This place is stressed as a must visit by the Uttarakhand government. It is a heritage site. This place is unique, given the reason behind its construction. In 1814, when there was war between the Gurkhas and the English army, the Gurkhas guarded the Nalapani Fort for 6 long weeks bearing and surviving through ...Read more

10. Dakpathar

    

    Science Museum, Water Body, River, Nature

    Dakpathar, also called Dakpatther or Dak Pather is a small town located in Uttarakhand. It is a place of abundant natural beauty and lush greenery surrounding it. This place is now a luxurious tourist spot. It is the perfect place for a family picnic amidst the picture perfect setting. The fact that makes the place even more attractive is the nearby hydel power plant situated on the mighty Rive...Read more

11. Redstone Camp

    

    Camp

    Redstone camp in Dehradun provides with one of the best camping experience in the city. It offers one of the best views. The clean, peaceful ambience of the camp makes it a perfect weekend destination for the locals as well as tourists. The natural swimming pool of the camp is the most talked about thing in the camp. The water in the pool comes from the nearby rivers and hence the water is pure...Read more

12. Dominos

    

    Restaurant

    Dominos is your pizza hub; they sell tasty pizzas of different flavors. You can get a takeaway here.

13. Malsi Deer Park

    4 (43 Votes)
    

    Outdoors, Park, Zoo, Picnic Spot

    Now known as the Dehradun Zoo, the Malsi Deer Park is one of the best places in the country to see deer in its natural habitat. Located at the base of the Shiwalik range, this park is full of wilderness that allows the breeding of regular deer, the two-horned deer and the Indian antelope as well. All through the 25 acres of the park, you will often sight these animals while a little away from t...Read more

14. Cafe 82

    4.3 (1072 Votes)
    

    Cafe, Leisure

    Cafe 82 is located at the famous road (rajpur road) of Dehradun. It  has become very popular hangout place among the local people of Dehradun. Its ambiance takes back to the Victorian Era while the food gives you a taste of classic as well as  modern flavors. Apart from the famous chain of Cafe Coffee Day,it has become a must visited place with friends. Its an amazing place with ...Read more

15. Fun N Food Kingdom

    3.8 (15 Votes)
    

    Water Park, Entertainment, Rides

    Dehradun may be high up in the mountains, but it also manages to take up the fun level by a very high notch. The Fun N Food Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the best water parks in the city. What makes this park tick is the presence of high tech rides and water slides, wave pools and rain dance where visitors can splash away. Those not too fond of the water can always ride the Ferris Wheel or Free...Read more

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