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Places to Visit in Dehradun
Landmarks, temples, rivers and the hidden spots locals love.
- Forest Research Institute · Chakrata Road · A grand colonial-era building set in a huge forest campus, with museums on forestry and wood. One of the city’s most photographed landmarks.
- Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) · Clock Tower · The city's best-known landmark, where Rajpur Road, Paltan Bazaar and the old city meet. Everything in Dehradun is measured from here.
- Khalanga War Memorial · Nalapani, Sahastradhara Road · A memorial to the 1814 battle of Nalapani between Gorkha and British forces, set in the hills above the Sahastradhara road.
- Dehradun Zoo · Malsi, Mussoorie Road · A green zoo and nature park at Malsi on the Mussoorie road, with shaded walks and animal enclosures. Easy with children.
- Subir Raha Oil Museum · Kaulagarh · A museum at ONGC on the story of oil and gas exploration in India. Unusual, and good for curious students.
- Robber’s Cave · A narrow river gorge where the stream vanishes underground and returns. Walk it barefoot.
- Tapkeshwar Temple · Water drips onto the Shivling inside a cave by the river.
- Lachhiwala · Shallow forest pools and sal trees, best for a quiet weekday picnic.
- Mussoorie road views · The drive up past Kolhukhet for the clearest views over the valley.
- Malsi foothills · Gentle slopes and shaded walks on the way to Mussoorie.
- Mindrolling Monastery · Clement Town · A tall stupa, prayer halls and quiet gardens in Clement Town, with a small Tibetan market outside.
- Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple · Mussoorie Road · A Shiva temple on the road up to Mussoorie and a popular stop for travellers heading into the hills.
- Santala Devi Temple · Purkal Gaon · A hilltop temple to the west of the city, reached by an uphill walk with views back over the valley.
- Chandrabani Temple · Chandrabani · A temple set in the green, forested hills on the southern edge of Dehradun, away from the city noise.
- Darbar Sahib (Jhanda Sahib) · Jhanda Mohalla · The historic darbar of Guru Ram Rai in the old city, closely tied to the founding of Dehradun. Its yearly Jhanda Mela draws large crowds.
- Shri Sanatan Dharam Mandir · Dharampur · Shri Sanatan Dharam Mandir is a temple in Dharampur, Dehradun. Details on this listing have not been verified yet. If this is your business, claim it to add photos, timings and offers.
- Bala Sundari Mandir · Jakhan · A temple in the Jakhan area of Dehradun. Details on this listing have not been verified yet. If this is your business, claim it to add photos, timings and offers.
- Sahastradhara · Sahastradhara Road · Sulphur springs, caves and a ropeway, about 14 km from the city centre.
- Shikhar Falls · Kairwan Gaon, Rajpur · A small waterfall in the forest above Rajpur, reached by a short walk from the village road. Quiet on weekdays and at its best after the monsoon.
- Maldevta · Maldevta Road · A riverside valley east of the city where families come for picnics, river walks and the drive through farmland and hills.
- Jharipani Falls · Jharipani, Mussoorie road · A waterfall on the old road up to Mussoorie, reached by a short walk down from Jharipani. A good stop on a slow drive up the hills.
- Mossy Falls · Barlowganj, Mussoorie road · A shaded forest waterfall near Barlowganj, named for the moss on the surrounding rocks. Cool even in summer.
- Junu Waterfall · Kyar Kuli Bhatta · Junu Waterfall is a nature spot based in Kyar Kuli Bhatta. Details on this listing have not been verified yet. If this is your business, claim it to add photos, timings and offers.
- Hidden paradise · Malsi · Hidden paradise is a nature spot based in Malsi. Details on this listing have not been verified yet. If this is your business, claim it to add photos, timings and offers.
- City forest Dehradun · Gujrara Mansingh · City forest Dehradun is a nature spot in Gujrara Mansingh, Dehradun. Details on this listing have not been verified yet. If this is your business, claim it to add photos, timings and offers.