Places to Visit in Dehradun

Dehradun Tourist Map
Dehradun Tourist Map
Dehradun Tourism is one of the best tourism, a vacationer can ever think of. The hilly town with its pleasant climate, dotted with a number of tourist's spot has made Dehradun Tourism an exhilarating experience for many. The hill city of Dehradun was traced out by the British and since then it has become a hot tourist destination for Indian vacationers.

Places to See in Dehradun



On the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun is a beautiful place. It is one of the oldest cities in India. References of Dehradun are available in the Mahabharata as the city of Guru Drona. Along the mountain trails there are many tourist attractions in Dehradun.

Tapkeshawar Temple

The Shiva temple is located less than 6kms away from the city center. Here water droplets originating from a rock, fall on the Shivling placed in the shrine. More...

Sahastradhara

The Baldi River falls down from a height of 9mtrs. And the cave here offers a breathtaking sight. Many take bath at the Sulphur spring, which is believed to have healing properties.More...

Tapowan

It is an idyllic spot with beautiful surroundings. According to the Mahabharata, Guru Dronacharya had done penance here.

Forest Research Institute

The museum here showcases diverse botanical specimens from the Himalayan foothills. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology: For those who take interest in mountain geology, the institute is a great place to gain interesting bits of knowledge.More...

Rajaji National Park

Sprawling over an area of 820 sq.kms, the national park houses 23 species of mammals and 315 of avifauna.More...



Last Updated on : 5/09/2013