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Uttarakhand's green Doon valley capital - the Robber's Cave and Sahastradhara springs, the FRI estate and Mindrolling monastery, gateway to Mussoorie and Rishikesh.
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The sweet spot for visiting Dehradun is September to April. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after nature and slow travel. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.1 km from Dehradun centre
The Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA), located at MDDA Complex in Dehradun, is Uttarakhand's first art museum dedicating multi-dimensional artworks in the memory of the 2013 North India floods (Kedarnath disast…
1.6 km from Dehradun centre
Uttarakhand, also known as Uttaranchal, is a state in northern India. It shares international boundaries with Tibet to the north and Nepal to the east, while the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh bor…
2.3 km from Dehradun centre
Dr. Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra is a memorial, library and art gallery in the name of Sikh scholar Dr. Balbir Singh, which is the nucleus of advanced study for research in comparative religion, philosophy & culture. …
2.4 km from Dehradun centre
Center for Defence Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Dehradun, its primary function is research and development in the radi…
2.5 km from Dehradun centre
The National Hydrographic Office, formerly the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD), headed by the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India, is an Indian government agency responsible for hydrographic surv…
3 km from Dehradun centre
Lok Bhavan formerly Raj Bhavan, Dehradun or Governor's House, Dehradun is the official residence of the governor of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is one of the few Indian states which have two official buildings of Raj Bha…
4.1 km from Dehradun centre
Rashtrapati Niketan, is an official retreat of the President of India located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established as a summer camp for horses in the Governor General's Bodyguard, the Niketan was built in 1920 as the…
4.4 km from Dehradun centre
Tapkeshwar Temple, also known as Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is a temple in Dehradun dedicated to Shiva. The temple is on the bank of the Tons River, built on top of a natural cave, which holds the temple's main shival…
4.5 km from Dehradun centre
The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is an autonomous organisation or governmental agency under the MoEFCC, Government of India. Headquartered in Dehradun, its functions are to conduct forestr…
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Hotel Park View Premium, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Central Government Touring Officers Guest House, CPWD Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Hotel Central Palace, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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FabExpress Central Plaza, Paltan Bazar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Punjab Restaurant, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Kumar Sweet Shop, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Kumar Vegetarian, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Gaylord Xpress, Paltan Bazar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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The Cosmopolitan, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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South Indian Vibes, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Hotel President, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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Countdown restruanut, Subhash Road, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand, India
The best time to visit Dehradun is September to April.
Plan for about 2 days to see Dehradun at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Jolly Grant (DED) ~28 km. Nearest railhead: Dehradun station. By road: On NH from Delhi/Haridwar.
A DIY trip to Dehradun starts around ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Dehradun is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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