- Best time
- Feb–Apr, Sep–Dec
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,000–7,000
- Food a day
- ₹350–1,600
- Nearest railhead
- 0 km away
- Nearest airport
- 25 km away
Plan Dehradun in a minute. Day-by-day plan, stays, budget and trains — free on JrnyLoop.
Plan this tripAbout Dehradun
The capital in the Doon valley — the grand Forest Research Institute, the cave stream at Robbers Cave, sulphur springs at Sahastradhara, Tapkeshwar’s dripping cave temple and a busy cafe scene on Rajpur Road.
Things to do in Dehradun
Forest Research Institute
Colonial-Greco campus and forestry museums.
Robbers Cave (Guchhupani)
Wade through a stream inside a narrow gorge.
Sahastradhara
Sulphur springs dripping from limestone ledges.
Tapkeshwar Temple
Cave shrine where water drips on the lingam.
Mindrolling Monastery
One of India’s largest stupas and a peaceful garden.
Paltan Bazaar & Clock Tower
Old market for basmati, woollens and street food.
Where to stay in Dehradun
Rajpur Road
Central, close to cafes and malls.
Near the railway station
Budget hotels for early trains and buses.
Sahastradhara Road
Resorts at the foot of the hills.
What to eat
Kumar Sweet Shop
Old favourite for mithai near the Clock Tower.
Ellora’s Melting Moments
Bakery since 1953 — rusks and cookies.
Rajpur Road cafes
Coffee, brunch and live music.
Paltan Bazaar momos
Steamed and fried, near the Clock Tower.
Good to know
- Most visitors use Dehradun as a base for Mussoorie (35 km).
- Weekend traffic on Rajpur Road and the Mussoorie road can be heavy.
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