Dehradun is one of the most famous hill stations which offers you many scenic delights is said to be home for many institutions. Dehradun lies in a doon valley and the lesser Himalayas in Uttarakhand. There are so many places to visit here for Couples, families and ideal for solo travellers also as it offers an incredible view of beautiful mountains.
This place is loved by many travellers as it allows you peace and gives you a joyful break from your busy work schedule. The weather is nice throughout the year and the place comes on the list of most visited tourist places. Trek lovers, religious people and adventurous people should definitely visit this place once.
Place to visit
Robbers cave
This cave is like a miracle of nature. At this place, a river passes through the cave and is an ideal destination in Dehradun you must visit. This cave was used by robbers to hide in the British period and from there the cave got its name. It’s a 600m long cave also known as Gucchu Pani and it also has small waterfalls.
The views are just mesmerising and you’ll fall in love with the beauty of this place. The water flows from the exact middle of the cave and sometimes you’ll feel echoing. This place is perfect for nature lovers and is an ideal picnic spot. The place is located 6-7 km from the city.
Sahastradhara
This place is situated near robbers cave and is popularly known as “thousand-fold springs”. This place is so calm and beautiful that once you’ll visit here you’ll forget all your tensions and worries and just enjoy the amazing vibes of this serenity place. The water of this place is said to have natural medicinal properties due to the presence of sulphur.
Once you dip in the water you’ll attain peace and the medicinal values of it and when you’ll come out you’ll feel amazing and refreshing like never before. The picturesque beauty of this place attracts many travellers around the world. The place is located about 14 km from the capital city.
Tapkeshwar Temple
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the most visited places in Dehradun situated on the bank of river Asan and is one of the oldest known Shiva temples. The temple’s main feature is Shivling which is situated in a shrine cave and the main thing to watch is the holy water with sulphur naturally tickling from ceiling drops on Shivling which makes it more mesmerising to see.
This gives the cave more beauty and when pilgrims came to the temple they are welcomed by cool water springs of the sulphur-rich water. The tubes fried continuously making the temple more beautiful. The temple is not more than 6 km from the city but it is most visited by religious people and marked as a popular destination of Dehradun.
Lachhiwala
The place is also known as Nature Park, surrounded by Sal trees and a natural pool. The water comes from the Susma river and the whole area is covered with lush green forests and considered an ideal place for trekking, bird watching and indulging in various other activities at the same place.
You’ll witness beautiful and amazing weather throughout the year but in summers the vibes of this place his amazing. This place is best for weekend hangouts as you’ll find resorts and hotels near the area. The place is full of beautiful picturesque views and you may visit this place on your trip to Dehradun.
Rajaji National Park
This place tops the list of places to visit in Dehradun and it is a beautiful National park and also said to be a tiger reserve. The park covers about 800 km area and is a must-visit destination for nature and wildlife lovers. It comprises a huge and beautiful variety of flora and fauna in the Shivalik range of the great Himalayas. You’ll see elephants, leopards, tigers, pythons, monitor lizards, hyenas, and many other rare species of animals.
This place is also famous for bird watching as it has more than 450 species of birds in the park. You must add this place to your bucket list of places to visit in Dehradun. The park is closed in the Monsoon season so you have to plan your trip accordingly. The park is honoured with the second tiger reserve title after Jim Corbett Park in Uttarakhand.
There are other places you can visit in Dehradun. Some of them are Shikhar waterfalls, the clock tower in the main city, fun valley, Tapovan temple, and many others, but the above-written places are the best and the midst famous places you must visit on your trip. The places offer you the best views and an adventurous experience. We hope you enjoy your trip.
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