Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, sits in the Doon Valley and serves as both an educational hub and a gateway to the state's hill stations and pilgrimage sites.
Top Attractions
- Forest Research Institute: A colonial-era institution with a striking Greco-Roman-style building, museum, and expansive lawns, one of Dehradun's architectural landmarks.
- Robber's Cave (Gucchupani): A natural cave formation with a stream running through it, popular for wading through the cool water in warmer months.
- Sahastradhara: A sulfur spring area believed to have therapeutic properties, set amid a scenic gorge.
- Tapkeshwar Temple: A cave temple dedicated to Shiva, with water naturally dripping onto the shivling from the cave ceiling.
Best Time to Visit
March to June and September to November for pleasant weather.
How to Reach
Dehradun has its own airport (Jolly Grant) and railway station.
