Dehradun City Tourism

 

Dehradun City is one of the oldest cities of India, bejeweled-like a glittering jewel in the lower Himalayan mountain ranges. The city is perched at an elevation of 435 meters and is currently enjoying its stature as the capital of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is the gateway to the famous hill station of Mussorie and the pilgrimage spots of Haridwar and Rishikesh.  This city is famous for its weather, Dehradun climate remains salubrious throughout the year.

Tourist Places and Things to do in Dehradun

Dehradun has many interesting places to visit like Tiger Falls, Tapkeshwar Temple, Tapovan and Lachhiwala. Other fun things to do in Dehradun include strolling around Tibetan Monastery, learning about regional plants at Forest Research Institute Museum, swimming at Sahastradhara and exploring an underground river at the Robber’s Cave. There’s more to Dehradun than its scenic landscapes and esteemed educational centres; there are numerous places to shop in the city as well. Some of the most popular shopping places in Dehradun are Paltan Bazaar, Tibetan Market, Astley Hall and Rajpur Road. Besides crowded street markets, there are several gigantic malls in Dehradun that tourists must visit like Pacific Mall, Crossroads Mall and The Great India Place Dehradun.Talking about the high-spirited nightlife of the city, there are numerous bars and pubs in Dehradun such as Qb Lounge, Fusion, Sheesha Dehradun, Nirvana Club, The Great Indian Pub and Opal Lounge.

1. Sahastradhara

Sahastradhara, also known as ‘Thousand Fold Spring’, is a beautiful place surrounded by caves and the Baldi River. Known for its high sulfur content, the spring water is said to have medicinal values. Other than this, the lime content in the spring water has given way to limestone outcrops and ridges. During the monsoon season, the water comes thundering down the rocks, offering a magnificent view.

2. Robber’s Cave

Also known as Guchu Pani, Robber’s Cave is a 600m-long cave with small waterfalls and a river flowing inside it. It is said that during the British times, robbers used to treat this cave as a hideout, and hence, the name.

Trivia: The river in the cave abruptly disappears at one spot and reappears from a point few meters away.

3. Tiger Falls

Tiger Falls, situated in the beautiful forests of Chakrata, offers pristine views of Mother Nature. With an elevation of 312 m, this is one of the highest direct waterfalls in India. The waterfall culminates into a beautiful pond, enabling tourists to have a good time with friends and family. Travelers can also choose to trek around the area. Besides, tourists can also go canoeing, rappelling, and rafting in the waters.

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