40 best places to visit in Dehradun, Dehradun tourist places, famous place in Dehradun

Don’t miss Dehradun’s natural treasure in 40 famous places & make a perfect trip to Dehradun and explore its beauty and feel most alive by visiting all tourist places.

 

Dehradun one of the best tourist spot in India. The beauty of this city lies in everything, explore everything and fell in love with its beauty. It is the best place which invites not only solo travelers but also friends, family and couples. The best places to visit in Dehradun includes eye catchy mountains, sightseeing options, religious spots, tourist places, wildlife to chill out and feel the nature.

 

There are 40 best places to visit in Dehradun and make your trip a memorable trip by visiting all Dehradun’s tourist place:

 

1.  Sahastradhara, Dehradun-

Sahastradhara exactly means ‘thousands of folds springs.’ It is one of the best tourist places in Dehradun. It is situated about 14km away from the city of Dehradun near Robber’s Cave (another best place to visit in Dehradun). The natural beauty of Sahastradhara attracts a lot of tourists to this place. The tourists enjoy the attractive view of the mountains along with a water fall of around 9 meters. The best time to visit is during rainy season and post monsoon months to enjoy the best view of waterfall.

 

2.  Robbers Cave-

Robbers Cave is another best places to visit in Dehradun and it is one of the best picnic spots in Dehradun specially for young couples and teenagers for hiking and wading where the river flows within the cave. It is located10kms away from Dehradun near Anarwala Village.

 

3.  Tapkeshwar-

Tapkeshwar is a religious spot in Dehradun of Lord Shiva and is famous place in Dehradun. It has a naturally formed Shiva Linga and water droplets naturally fell on Shiva Linga. It is 6km away from main Dehradun. The river flows through the temple and has a peaceful environment and calms our soul.

 

4.  Buddha Temple-

Buddha Temple is one of the best tourist places in Dehradun which attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is a Tibetan temple which is must watch place depicting Buddhist culture. The nature and the beauty of the temple soothes the soul and mind. It is 5km away from Dehradun.

 

5.  Forest Research Institute-

The Forest Research Institute of India, one of the most visited and famous places in Dehradun. It has a wide collection of forestry related items. It is famous for its architecture and museum and peaceful environment and attracts lot of photographers and photoholic person. It is 6km away from Dehradun.

 

6.  Dehradun Zoo-

For wildlife lovers this is the best place to visit in Dehradun. It provides wide facility for kids, has local and international species and famous place in Dehradun due to its view of the surrounding area. It has come up as favorite picnic spot in Dehradun with aquatic world and is 10km away from Dehradun.

 

7.  Asan Barrage-

Asan Barrage is the point where Yamuna Canal and Asan river meet is one of the best places to visit in Dehradun. Asan Barrage is a beautiful spot specially for bird lovers which surrounds 53 species of native birds and 19 types of migratory bird and is also declared as bird sanctuary and is famous place in Dehradun for water skiing, rowing, paddle boating, kayaking, double waters skiing, mono-skiing and motor boating.

 

8.  Clock Tower Dehradun-

Clock Tower is an attractive place to visit in Dehradun city. It is situated near Paltan market. It is surrounded by various shops and markets and we can shop anything in these markets.

 

9.  Shikhar Fall-

Shikhar Falls is one of the eye catchy and best places to visit in Dehradun.Its Relaxed natural area popular specially for hiking, birding & picnics, with rocky pools and waterfall has made it a famous place in Dehradun.

 

10.      Maldevta-

Maldevta is one of the most beautiful and best places to visit in Dehradun. It is the popular tourist attraction in Dehradun and picnic spot in Dehradun with scenic beauty and is no less than heaven on Earth. Maldevta is famous for recreational activities such as swimming, sightseeing, biking, cycling, photography and camping.

11.      Lachhiwala-

Lachhiwala is one of the popular and best places to visit in Dehradun. It has a calm and fun-loving environment for visitors. Apart from natural views, visitors like to enjoy fun bath in manmade water pools. Number of pools are formed from a stream from Suswa River. Lachhiwala’s popularity and clean water has made it one of the best picnic spots in Dehradun.

 

12.      Shiv Mandir-

Shiv mandir is approx. 15km away from Dehradun and is situated on main Mussoorie. It is one of the most visited holy sites in Dehradun. It sits in the lush green hills. Devotees all over the country visit Shiv Mandir. There is a small jewellery shops and we can purchase precious stones, birthstones etc.

 

13.      Mussoorie-

Mussoorie or we can say ‘Queen of Hills’ is the best hill station in Dehradun which is around 35km away from Dehradun. It is the second highest peak in Dehradun and its snow peaked mountains are no less than Paradise.

 

14.      Tiger Falls-

Tiger Falls is one of the best places to visit in Dehradun and is a major tourist’s attraction. It is Asia’s highest waterfall and the sound of falling water is breath-taking. We can have wonderful trekking experience, rafting and rappelling.

 

15.      Tapovan Temple-

Tapovan Temple is a famous place in Dehradun situated on the banks of river Ganga. All sorts of Hindu holy rituals are performed in the ashram of Tapovan. It is 46km away from Dehradun & realises tension and provides a sense of satisfaction to the visitors.

 

16.      Fun Valley-

Fun Valley is an entertainment park in Dehradun and is located at equi-distant from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar. It is an astonishing amusement park. Not only for kids but also for adults Fun Valley in a best place to visit in Dehradun due to its amusements, leisure and water park.

 

17.      Har ki Doon-

Har ki Doon is the tourist place in Dehradun which is surrounded by snow capped mountains and alpine vegetation. At once glance it seems like a landscape painting and is no wonder the most popular trekking spot in Dehradun.

 

18.      Bali Pass-

Bali pass 160km away from Dehradun is hiking area between 2 rivers with challenging treks among snow-capped mountains. It is full of adventures and breath-taking view making it one of the best places to visit in Dehradun.

 

19.      Mall Road-

Almost every visitor visits the beautiful Mall Road (tourist place in Dehradun) and is the major attraction in Mussoorie. It has many birds eye view point. Visitors can enjoy gaming parlour, visit Church, enjoy foods and snacks and do shopping.

 

20.      Rafting in Tiuni-

Tuini is one of the best places in Dehradun specially for rafting. We can enjoy the natural beauty of Tuini, the greenery & river flowing are mesmerizing.

 

21.      Kalsi-

Kalsi is a small town which is situated near Dehradun on the bank of river Yamuna. It is known its breath-taking views and calm environment and is surrounded by lush green trees, oak trees, sal trees and its vast ever green valley made it one of the best places to visit in Dehradun and is 44km away from Dehradun.

 

22.      Fun n Food-

Fun n Food is the famous places to visit in Dehradun because of its themed decoration, clean pools, adventurous rides and the park experience is speechless.

 

23.      Dhanolti-

Dhanaulti is the famous hill station in Dehradun and offers solitude and peace and a pleasant weather. Dhanaulti has become an emerging winter destination. It is 35km away from Dehradun.

 

24.      George Everest-

George Everest is more of tourist attraction and is another hill station in Dehradun. Its sunrise and sunset are eye soothing and has mesmerizing view. It is approx. 32km away from Dehradun.

 

25.      Kempty Falls-

Kempty Falls one of the famous tourist places in Dehradun featuring beautiful waterfall, pools, boating, cafes etc and is 15km away from Mussoorie. It attracts many visitors for a perfect day out.

 

26.      Lal Tibba-

Lal Tibba, highest point of Mussoorie is best hill station in Dehradun. There is a café which has a wide variety of mouth-watering food with nice scenic place. We can enjoy breath-taking views of snow-capped Himalayas and Lal Tibba is a must visit place.

 

27.      Cloud End-

Cloud End is a famous tourist place in Dehradun. It is the most peaceful, romantic and authentic spot located 6km away from library. The way of Cloud End is surrounded by oak trees and deodar forest giving it a scenic view and enjoyable weather.

 

28.      Char dukan-

Char Dukan is the best places to visit in Dehradun. It has four shops to cater the snacks and best place to chill out with friends and family. We can go for a walk and enjoy the beauty of the area.

 

29.      IKYA Island, Adventure park-

IKYA Island is an adventure sports near Mussoorie Lake & Mile Stone. It offers exciting adventure sports for tourists who are looking for more than just sightseeing. There are many thrilling activities for every type of visitors- family, solo, friends or couple. Some of the activities provided by them are- wall climbing, zip lining, air cycling, Burma bridge, water sports, Kidzy castle etc. IKYA Island is an exciting and best place to visit in Dehradun.

 

30.      Lambi Dhar Mines-

Lambi Dhar Mines is one the famous places to visit in Dehradun. It is a “Ghost Mines” in Mussoorie and Lambi Dhar Mines is said to be the most haunted place in Dehradun. It is said that the trucks going off the road, helicopter crash and many other accidents took place. Localities believe that the death of the workers and fleeing of their family is the reason for all these accidents.

 

31.      Maggie Point-

Maggie Point in Dehradun near Shiv Mandir is the best place to visit in Dehradun. It is around 18km away from Dehradun. Spending time here is the most visited place for the youth of Dehradun. Maggie Point offer variety of Maggie, rolls, macaroni, omelette, tea, coffee and much more.

 

32.      Tiger View Jungle Camp-

Tiger View Jungle Camp is situated in a village named Goolar Khalla village and is a great tourist place in Dehradun if we want to view the awesome tiger in its natural habitat. Apart from that Tiger View Jungle camp offer many unique experiences such as tiger spotting, safari, camping in jungle camp and much more.

33.      Chakrata-

Chakrata is one of the best places to visit near Dehradun which offer picturesque and breath-taking views with many enchanting places to witness and ample of things to do. Chakrata is famous for mount climbing, trekking, skiing etc.

 

34.      Dat Kali-

Dat Kali also known as “Maa Dat Kali Temple” is the centre of religious belief of Goddess Kali which is visited by thousands of devotees every year and is around 14km away from Dehradun. Devotees come to Dat Kali for their Pooja of their new vehicle.

 

35.      Santla Devi-

Santla devi is a hilltop Hindu temple with scenic & stunning views. It is one of the famous places to visit is Dehradun. It is located 15km away from Dehradun and is a holy shrine of Goddess Santala Devi. It is believed that when Santala Devi and her brother realised that they would not be able to fight with Mughal Army, they prayed to God & a sudden light flickered and they turn into stone idols and a shrine was built in the fort itself.

 

36.      Mussoorie Ropeway-

Mussoorie Ropeway, world’s 5^th largest ropeway is located in hill station in Dehradun. It is considered as the famous place in Dehradun for the tourists. It provides 360-degree view of the Himalayan Ranges. It is the most enjoyed ride as it provides scenic view of the valley and the town.

37.      Manak Sidh-

Manak Sidh is situated in Buddhu gaon on Shimla Bypass road and is 15km away from Clock Tower. It is a holy shrine of Sage Manak, one of the disciples of Lord Dattatreya. There are 4 sidhs situated 15km away from each direction from Dehradun- Lakshman sidh, kalu sidh, manak sidh, mandu sidh and is believed if we visit all these 4 sidhs on same day with empty stomach all our wishes are fulfilled.

 

38.      MDDA Park-

MDDA Park lies in the heart of Dehradun. The lavish park is visited by many visitors of every age group. It has a lively ambience specially during winters as many people come here to bask in glaring sun. the sunset and sunrise view are tourist place in Dehradun which comforts the soul.

 

39.      Nag Tibba-

Nag Tibba is known as the highest peak in Himalayan region. It has beautiful trek to explore in spring and winters with amazing view and is the perfect place if you are looking for trekking and is one of the best places to visit in Dehradun.

 

40.      Guru Ram Rai Gurudwara-

Guru Ram Rai Gurudwara is one the famous place in Dehradun. It is a sikh place to worship and is dedicated to Guru Ram Rai, eldest son of Guru Har Rai and the 10^th Sikh guru. It is  a sacred place and we can spend a great time with our family.

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