Places To Visit In Dehradun
1. Fun Valley
One of the best and thrilling waterparks of Uttarakhand is Fun Valley. For all the travellers who want to relax themselves with water and adventurous rides, it is a perfect place. This park is a full-fledged amusement park.
2. Tiger View Jungle Camp
Located in the village Goolar Khala, Jungle camp is the home for endangered Indian Tigers which also gives the opportunity to its tourists to set up a camp amidst. This is a must visit place in Dehradun for all the wild-life and photography lovers.
3. Bali Pass
It is one of the least explored and visited trekking spot of Dehradun. It is situated amidst in the Himalayan Range Har Ki Dun Valley with Yamunotri and is a must visit place for every travelling enthusiastic at least once in a life-time.
4. Chetwoode Hall
located at the distance of 5 Km from the city center, Chetwoode Hall is the home to the Indian Army. It is a perfect place for all the aspiring CDS students.
5. Paltan Bazar
When it comes to shopping spree, it excites all the tourists be it men or women. Paltan Bazar located near the clock tower of Dehradun is the shopping hub of the city.
6. Robber’s Cave
Robber’s Cave is also known as Gucchupani, locally in Dehradun near Sahastradhara. It is a thousand fold spring, situated at the distance of 8 Km from the main city of Dehradun. This cave has multiple waterfalls, among which is the highest is 10 m. This cave is a natural river cave formation in the Himalayas. This place is well maintained by the government of Uttarakhand as it is the popular tourist destination.
7. Sahastradhara
The literal meaning of Sahastradhara is “thousand –fold spring”. It is a popular picnic spot and also famous for its enchanting beauty and therapeutic Sulphur-rich water springs. This place is a perfect destination to be visited anytime during the year, but it has an amazing view during the rainy season. This place is an example of true scenic beauty.
8. Mindrolling Monastery
It is the major tourist attraction of Dehradun city, where hundreds of Buddhism followers come here to attain spirituality. This monastery is of great historical and religious importance. It has many beautiful gardens, picturesque view of the hills and mountains with the beautiful birds that fly to this place.
9. Lacchiwala
Located on Haridwar Road, this is the most famous picnic spot of the valley city of Dehradun. This place is situated on the banks of river Song. The major attractions of this place are enchanting and green forests, man-made pools and scenic beauty.
10. Forest Research Institute
It is a lush green spread of greenery, well maintained by the government. This Forest Research Institute was set up in 1906 under the premier Indian Council of Forestry Research. Travellers will stand is aw, admiring the magnificent architecture of this research institute. This institute covers an area of about 450 hectares.
