Here are top 10 places to visit in and around Dehradun. I’ve tried to include a mix of nature, spirituality, history & fun.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Dehradun
| # | Place | Highlights / Why Visit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robber’s Cave (Guchu Pani) | A natural river cave, about 8 km from Dehradun. Stream flows through, caves + water make it cool & fun. Great for picnics and light trekking. (Wikipedia) |
| 2 | Tapkeshwar Temple | A cave temple dedicated to Shiva, with natural springs and water dripping over a Shiva Lingam. Peaceful spot. (Wikipedia) |
| 3 | Sahasradhara | Known for sulphur springs, waterfalls, pleasant surroundings. A good destination for nature lovers and to relax. (Wikipedia) |
| 4 | Mindrolling Monastery, Clement Town | A large Buddhist monastery with beautiful gardens, stupas, art, quiet surroundings. Spiritual & scenic. (dehraduntourism.co.in) |
| 5 | Forest Research Institute (FRI) | Huge, green campus with grand colonial-architecture, museums, botanical gardens. Ideal for walks & photography. (dehraduntourism.co.in) |
| 6 | Lachhiwala Nature Park | Forests, man-made pools, river streams, picnic spots, shady Sal trees. Good to beat the heat. (dehraduntourism.co.in) |
| 7 | Malsi Deer Park | A zoo-/park-type area; good for families and children to see deer, peacocks etc, enjoy outdoors. (Herzindagi) |
| 8 | Zonal Anthropological Museum | If you like museums/history/anthropology – this gives insight into the lives, culture of the Garhwal region. (dehraduntourism.co.in) |
| 9 | Khalanga War Memorial | A memorial with history, dedicated to Gorkha soldiers from the Battle of Nalapani. Good for heritage. (Wikipedia) |
| 10 | Mahasu Devta Temple, Hanol | For those willing to travel a bit: an ancient temple with traditional architecture in a less-crowded, scenic setting. (Wikipedia) |
If you want, I can map these out for, say, a 2-day itinerary around Dehradun so you can cover them efficiently. Do you prefer that?