Dehradun is a very famous city in North India. It is the capital city of Uttarakhand and situated at the west of the Uttarakhand. Dehradun became the capital city when Uttarakhand separated from Uttar Pradesh in 2000. Dehradun is the part of Garhwal. Dehradun is the valley and the height of Dehradun from above sea level is 437 m.It is not considered in hill station but there is good climate and weather. The temperature of Dehradun is higher as comparison to hill station located near the city but lower than plain area states in the north. The culture and tradition are so good. Most of the peoples live in Dehradun are Pahadis (पहाड़ी) and few lives from the other states because of doing jobs. The language of Dehradun is Hindi, Garhwal, Kumauni and there is another Pahadi community lives i.e. Jaunsari from Jaunsar-bawar in Chakrata.
Dehradun is good for travel because it is a gateway of the hill station. Dehradun is the last railway station in Northern Railway Network. There is Railway Station, Bus Station, and Airport for traveling on the journey. There is a clock tower which is located in the center of the city where Paltan Market is famous for Shopping. It is a famous market of Dehradun City. Here many visitors come for shopping.
Now here we talk about tourist places of Dehradun
Places for Visit
1. Gucchupani or Robbers Cave
This is a very amazing place. This place is famous for cave, waterfall, nature. Here is the cave in which we go walk and reach to the waterfall. It is a picnic spot and you can enjoy there. It is one of the most tourist places in the city. This place is 9 km from railway station and 14 km from ISBT. The story behind of the place. How is this place known as Robber's Cave? you can see there is using the name of robbers that means there used to robbers hideout from the Britishers. Here is swimming pool also there near Gucchupani.
Dehradun is good for travel because it is a gateway of the hill station. Dehradun is the last railway station in Northern Railway Network. There is Railway Station, Bus Station, and Airport for traveling on the journey. There is a clock tower which is located in the center of the city where Paltan Market is famous for Shopping. It is a famous market of Dehradun City. Here many visitors come for shopping.
Now here we talk about tourist places of Dehradun
Places for Visit
1. Gucchupani or Robbers Cave
This is a very amazing place. This place is famous for cave, waterfall, nature. Here is the cave in which we go walk and reach to the waterfall. It is a picnic spot and you can enjoy there. It is one of the most tourist places in the city. This place is 9 km from railway station and 14 km from ISBT. The story behind of the place. How is this place known as Robber's Cave? you can see there is using the name of robbers that means there used to robbers hideout from the Britishers. Here is swimming pool also there near Gucchupani.
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| Cave of Gucchupani |
This is a very cool place. There is a water park and visitors enjoy the fun bath in the man-made pool. It is best for the outing. You feel good there with lots of excitement, enthusiasm. It is situated at the bank of Song river. There is a man-made pool where water of river collected and flow into the river from another end of the pool. This place is best for summer in the month of April - May. This place is 18 km from Railway station, 21 km from ISBT and 18 km from Clock Tower.
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| Lacchiwala Park |
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| River Pools |
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| Pool fill with vistors in Summer |
3. Sahastradhara
Sahastradhara is the most visited place in the Dehradun city. This place is famous for the nature lover and fun lover. It comprises of waterfalls, caves, temple, amusement park, ropeway. The river streams come from the mountain and in between the river there are lots of man-made pools where visitors comes and have fun in the water. Basically, all water parks are the stress-free place. We feel enthusiast at that types of place. The river comes from the top of the mountain and meets to Song river. The sulfur spring comes through ferns and mosses from the top of the mountain. There are some caves inside the mountain where you feel the cool atmosphere. There is a temple of Lord Shiva where devotee comes and worship the god and there is a cave of Guru Dronacharya inside the temple where according to the mythological story, he took penance inside the cave for many years and devotee also worship the guru inside the cave. The Water contains sulfur due to this good for the medic purpose.
There is a Joyland Amusement Park where visitors enjoy in the water. It is a mini water park
There is a Ropeway facility to reach the top of the mountain and see the sightseeing and nature views and there is a park, food court, and Sai Baba Temple.
This place 16km from Dehradun Railway Station, 21km from ISBT ,14km from clock tower.
Sahastradhara is the most visited place in the Dehradun city. This place is famous for the nature lover and fun lover. It comprises of waterfalls, caves, temple, amusement park, ropeway. The river streams come from the mountain and in between the river there are lots of man-made pools where visitors comes and have fun in the water. Basically, all water parks are the stress-free place. We feel enthusiast at that types of place. The river comes from the top of the mountain and meets to Song river. The sulfur spring comes through ferns and mosses from the top of the mountain. There are some caves inside the mountain where you feel the cool atmosphere. There is a temple of Lord Shiva where devotee comes and worship the god and there is a cave of Guru Dronacharya inside the temple where according to the mythological story, he took penance inside the cave for many years and devotee also worship the guru inside the cave. The Water contains sulfur due to this good for the medic purpose.
There is a Joyland Amusement Park where visitors enjoy in the water. It is a mini water park
There is a Ropeway facility to reach the top of the mountain and see the sightseeing and nature views and there is a park, food court, and Sai Baba Temple.
This place 16km from Dehradun Railway Station, 21km from ISBT ,14km from clock tower.
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| Sahastradhara River |
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| Temple |
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| Sai Baba Temple at the top |
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| Sahastradhara View from Ropeway |
This is not a tourist place but visitor comes for explore the Buddhism culture in the premises. There is no entry fee. There is the devotee of the Lord Buddha and worship their god. Buddha Temple is the most visited place in the city. This place located at clementown in the city near ISBT at distance of 4 km. There is most of the peoples are Tibetan. It is Tibetan Monastery. There is a statue of the Lord Buddha which is 103ft high. Temple is dedicated to Dalai Lama who is the guru of Tibetan peoples. Garden and Shop open for 7 days but temple open for Sunday for Public. So better to visit on Sunday. There is photography not allowed inside the temple. This place is 9 km from Railway Station and 11 km from Clock Tower.
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| Buddha Statue |
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| Buddha Temple |
FRI is the Institute of Forest Research.It comprises greenery, garden, museum. This place is very clean. This place one of the oldest institutes in the city.
It was founded in 1883 as British Imperial Forest Research by Dietrich Brandis. He was German-British Botanist. It was re-established in 1906 as the Imperial Forest Research Institute under British Imperial Forestry Service. The India Forest College was established in 1938.
This place is famous for museum, architecture and cleanliness on campus. Medicinal Plants and Trees located everywhere.
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| Architecture of FRI Gallery |
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| View from outside the building |
This is Hindu religious temple where devotees worship of Lord Shiva. There are lots of Hindu religion deities but the temple is famous for Shiva Temple. There is a Asan River stream flows between the mountain. This is one of the most famous temples in Dehradun. There is cave inside the mountain where shivlinga is located and water droplets drip down on the shivalinga 24*7. There so much crowd in the Festival of Mahashivratri. This place is famous for Devotees of Lord Shiva and Nature Lover. This place is 7 km from Railway Station, 10 km from ISBT and 6 km from the clock tower.
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| Shivlinga inside the Cave |
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| Asan river view |
Maldevta is famous for nature beauty and serene beauty. Song river flows here. The atmosphere here is very calm and relaxed. It comprises temple, river, greenery, camps, and adventure. Before reaching the picnic spot, here we go ahead while visiting the Shiva ji in the temple i.e. Maldevta Temple. There is an adventure camp also named as Camp Spillway Retreat. This place is 14km from Railway Station, 13km from the clock tower and 18km from ISBT.
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| Maldevta View with River and Mountains |
This place is zoological park and garden. It is also known as Dehradun zoo. A lot of animals stay safe in the cage here. There are too many swings for children here. It comprises animals & birds in the cage, scenic view, nature view, children park, canteen. There is a paid entry. Ticket price is Rs 10/ person. This place is located on Mussoorie road. This place is 11km from the railway station, 15km from ISBT and 9km from the clock tower.
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| Zoo entrance |
After moving forward from Malsi deer park there is a Prakashehwar Temple, the temple of Lord Shiva where visitors are come and visit the shiv ji. This place is good for the devotee of Lord Shiva and nature lover. We barefoot enter the temple and look at left side there is a gem shop and look in front there is a shivlinga cover with rudraksha. We worship there, take prasad and come outside but you can spend some time here. There is a lot of crowds in the festival of Mahashivratri. This place is situated at Mussoorie road and 4km away from the zoo.
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| Notice |
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| Temple on Roadside |
This is Hindu religious temple of Goddess Maa Kali. It is situated at Saharanpur Chowk after passage tunnel. There are visitors to worship the goddess Maa kaali. There is also a Bhawan inside the temple for resting.
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| Temple on Roadside |
There are three amusement and water parks in Dehradun those are Fun 'N' Food Kingdom, Funvalley and Joyland Water Park(Mini water park). These water parks are good weekends where you can play and enjoy in the water. They are located in different locations.
The Fun'N'Food Kingdom situated at the bank of the river of Ghulaita River at Nanda ki Chowki and 11km from Dehradun Railway Station.
Fun Valley is situated at Haridwar Road and 43km from Railway Station.
Joyland Water Park situated at Sahastradhara.
There are different ticket prices
*Fun'n'Food Kindom : Rs 500/person (Adult),Rs 400/person(Children)
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
*Fun Valley :
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| Below 3′ | FREE |
| Between 3′ to 4’6″ | Rs. 600/- |
| Above 4′ 6″ | Rs. 700/- |
Timings :
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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| Fun'N'Food Kingdom |
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| Fun Valley |
It is a national park where we enjoy jungle safari. There are a lot of animals and wander here and there in the forest and some are hidden. Most of the animals are hidden but we see many types of birds here. This place is closed in the rainy season. There entries via gypsy, light and heavy car. This place 12km from Railway Station, 7km from ISBT and 14km from the clock tower.
Entry Fee :
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Entry Fee for Indians: Rs. 15
Entry Fee for Foreigners : Rs. 600 Entry Fee for Children above 3 years old are charged. |
Guide Fee :
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Fee for general
guide to Indians : Rs. 300
Fee for experienced Bird and wild life guide Foreigners : Rs. 600 |
Timings :
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Visiting Hours -
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Days When Closed
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During the rainy
season
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Vehicle Parking Fee :
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For Indians: Rs.
250
For Foreigners: Rs 500 |
Photography
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Allowed
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Camera Fee (Foreigners) :
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Rs. 50
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Video Camera Fee (Foreigners) :
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Rs. 5000
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13.Dakpathar Barrage
This place is very amazing and astonish.There is a Tourist Park and Barrage. There is Yamuna river flows and Barrage to generate electricity. It comprises nature beauty, mountains, river, barrage, park and there you feel peace and calmness.You can see many types of birds in the barrage. There you can enjoy in the park also.There is a garden and some animals protected in the cage.This place is 40 km from the Dehradun city. The River is border of Uttarkhand and Himachal Pradesh.
14. Gurudwara Paonta Sahib
This is very famous Gurudwara near Dehradun at the border of Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh. It is located near the bank of the river yamuna in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh. This Gurudwara was built by Guru Gobind Singh Ji ,the 10th guru of sikhs. There is a yamuna river flows at the border. We have to reach the place passage through the bridge.There you can see beautiful views and take darshan in the gurudwara. There peoples organise langar where you can take a meal anytime.This place is 50km from Dehradun City.
15. Shakumbari Devi Temple
This place is very amazing and astonish.There is a Tourist Park and Barrage. There is Yamuna river flows and Barrage to generate electricity. It comprises nature beauty, mountains, river, barrage, park and there you feel peace and calmness.You can see many types of birds in the barrage. There you can enjoy in the park also.There is a garden and some animals protected in the cage.This place is 40 km from the Dehradun city. The River is border of Uttarkhand and Himachal Pradesh.
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| Barrage |
14. Gurudwara Paonta Sahib
This is very famous Gurudwara near Dehradun at the border of Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh. It is located near the bank of the river yamuna in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh. This Gurudwara was built by Guru Gobind Singh Ji ,the 10th guru of sikhs. There is a yamuna river flows at the border. We have to reach the place passage through the bridge.There you can see beautiful views and take darshan in the gurudwara. There peoples organise langar where you can take a meal anytime.This place is 50km from Dehradun City.
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| Gurudwara view from Dehradun's Land |
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| Main Entrance |
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| Inside Premise |
15. Shakumbari Devi Temple
This is Hindu religious temple of goddess Maa Shakumbari Devi.Maa Shakumbari is incarnation of Maa Durga. There is a lot of devotees worship her. This temple was built by Pundir Rajputs under Rana Bahadur Singh Pundir who was the chief of Rana Pitambar Singh Pundir in Jasmour. Now, Jasmour is a village where temple is located . It is not ancient temple but devotees of Maa Shakumbari consider i.e. Shaktipeeth. The devotees have strong faith in the goddess and temple attracts a lot of devotees from India and also from outside the country during Navratri Days. There is a lot of crowds in Navratri. The temple has staircases to reach the goddess idol in sanctum sanctorum. This place is not located in Dehradun but it is near Dehradun - Saharanpur border. It is located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is situated at the bank of the river. So we have to reach through the river. All type types of vehicle can run into the river because it is dry every season except Rainy Day. This river is seasonal and dry till rainfall doesn't occur. This place is 66km from Dehradun.
There is a famous food i.e. Kadi Chawal for having lunch. Most of the shop you will get Kadi Chawal. It is delicious. There is a lot of vegetarian meals in every food shop. All foods are Indians. Some devotees organize Bhandara in the Bhavan located near the temple.
Photography is not allowed inside the Shakumbari Devi Temple.
There is a famous food i.e. Kadi Chawal for having lunch. Most of the shop you will get Kadi Chawal. It is delicious. There is a lot of vegetarian meals in every food shop. All foods are Indians. Some devotees organize Bhandara in the Bhavan located near the temple.
Photography is not allowed inside the Shakumbari Devi Temple.
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| Bhura Dev Temple |
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| Shakumbari Devi Temple Location |
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| Chinnmasta Devi Temple |
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