11 Famous Tourist Places of Dehradun:

Dehradun is a famous hilly town of Uttarakhand. It is also the winter capital city of Uttarakhand. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Uttarakhand. Dehradun is amongst the oldest Indian cities. It is placed between the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range to the north and the Shivalik mountains to the south, at an altitude of 435 mt above sea level. Dehradun is situated in the Doon valley situated between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west. It is believed Dehradun was ruled by Rajguru Drona as the city in the Epic Mahabharata.

As this city is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun has plenty number of caves, waterfalls, and natural springs. Some famous tourist places in Dehraadun are Sahastradhara, Malsi Deer Park, Robber’s Cave, Lachhiwala, Tapkeshawar Temple, and many more.

11 famous Tourist Places in Dehradun:

Rajaji National Park:

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Rajaji National Park is one of the great attractions of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This is a national park as well as a tiger reserve. Rajaji National Park is rich with an abundant variety of flora and fauna. It is a famous and attractive holiday destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The park was constructed by the collation of 3 sanctuaries- Rajaji, Motichur, and Chilla. This park is situated in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas and sprawled over 820km of area.

This national park is well-known for its rich wild fauna, especially for elephants and tigers. Rajaji National Park is declared as the Tiger Reserve by the Government of India. It is named C. Rajagopalchari to honor him. It is sprawled over 3 districts of Uttarakhand including Dehradun, Haridwar, and Pauri Garhwal. Sal, Teak, and other shrubs can be seen in the forest area. Wildlife like Asian Elephants, Tiger, Bear, Chital, Sambar, King Cobra, Python, Monitor Lizard, Panther, Wild Boar, Kakar, Wild Cats can be sighted.

Malsi Deer Park:

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Malsi Deer Park is one of the great and beautiful attractions in Dehradun, Uttrakhand. It is supposed to be the most visited wildlife park in Dehradun. This park is situated at the foothill of the Shivalik range in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.  Malsi Deer Park is also known as Malsi Zoo. It is a zoological garden. This mini zoological park is one of the popular picnic spots or hangout places in Dehradun. Although Malsi Deer Park is mainly famous for its deer, in this park, peacocks, nilgais, Himalayan antelopes, rabbits, and few tigers also can be spotted.

Robber’s Cave:

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Robber’s Cave is a majestic naturally formed cave and a popular tourist attraction of Dehradun as well as Uttarakhand. This cave is locally termed Gucchu Pani, is a river cave formed in the Himalayas. Robber’s Cave is a 600mt longa cave, located about 8 km away from Dehradun. It is believed that this river cave is an abode of Lord Shiva. It is located very close to Sahasradhara or ‘The Thousandfold Springs’ in Uttarakhand.

The unique feature of Robber’s cave is the water of the river is flowing from the mid of the cave. It creates a mysterious environment and feeling something like being in a scene from a mystery movie. It is surrounded by dark limestone and the sound of the streams echos inside the cave.

Shikhar Fall:

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Shikhar Falls is a fascinating and attractive destination in Dehradun. Shikhar Falls is a waterfall picnic spot nestled in Kairwaan village of Raipur, around 13km away from Dehradun. This waterfall is neighboured by woodlands and mountainous terrain. Although it is a hidden tourist place, it is a popular tourist place in Dehradun. A huge number of adventure lovers regularly come to witness this fall and to hike in that terrain. This waterfall is filled with lush greenery, the mountain terrain. Due to the green surroundings, this waterfall is home to plenty of birds and butterflies.

Maldevta:

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Maldevta is a popular tourist destination in Dehradun. Maldevta is situated in Shripur, 18 km from the ISBT. nd fauna. Maldevta is also popular for its entertainment and adventurous activities, such as swimming, sightseeing, biking, cycling, bird-watching, photography, and camping. Maldevta is also well-known among the campers. However, the place is a habitat with rich flora and fauna. During the summer vacation, visitors often come to take a chilling and refreshing dip in the river. During the summer vacation, visitors often come to take a chilling and refreshing dip in the river.

Har Ki Dun:

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Har Ki Dun is a famous and beautiful trekking point in Dehradun as well as in Uttarakhand. This trek is pleasant for travelers in all seasons. It is one of the remotest areas of Uttarakhand, away from the hustle-bustle of the city. This beautiful cradle-shaped valley is also referred to as the “Valley of Gods”. It is a completely untouched panoramic beauty. This point is elevated at the height of 3,566 mt above sea level. This beautiful Valley of God is populated with 3,000-year-old villages. This beautiful terrain has some of the most unexplored areas of the Garhwal Himalayan region where the simplicity and rustic lifestyle of the residents of the hills are still untouched by time.

Tapkeshwar Temple:

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The Tapkeshwar Temple is one of the most visited temples in Dehradun as well as Uttarakhand.  The Tapkeshwar Temple, where Lord Shiva is the main deity, is also popular as the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple. This temple is placed  6.5 km away from the city center of Dehradun. This humble cave shrine is placed along the banks of a river. this revered temple’s location imparts it a unique sanctity. This cave was supposed to be once the abode of the famous Guru Dronacharya. So it is also known as the Drona cave.

Assan Barrage:

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Assan Barrage is a beautiful place bustling with life. Due to its enchanting view of nature, and beauty, it is heaven for naturalists.  Its artificial lake attracts thousands of birds of varied species and makes it a bird lover’s paradise. The barrage is nestled at the junction of Eastern Yamuna Canal and Asan River is Asan Barrage in Doon Valley, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The barrage provides well to the process of electricity generation. Its artificial lake is popularly known as Dhaulipur Lake and attracts tourists from all over the world with its beauty and birdlife.

Sahastradhara:

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Sahastradhara is a very popular tourist destination in Dehradun as well as Uttarakhand. Due to the existence of Sulphur in its water, it is famous for its medicinal & therapeutic value. Sahastradhara means ‘thousand-fold spring’, which is a very attractive tourist spot in Dehradun. This waterfall is placed near Robber’s Cave, at a distance of about 14 km from the city of Dehradun. The temperature of the water of Sahastradhara is a little lower than its surroundings. The scenic beauty of the waterfall during the monsoon is dazzling. Sahastradhara is famous for its peaceful and serene environment.

Forest Research Institute:

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Forest Research Institute is one of the top places to visit in Dehradun, is also a significant tourist attraction of Dehradun. This premier institute in the field of forestry research situated in the serene backdrop of the Doon Valley, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is famous for its natural diversity, spectacular beauty, and magnificent architecture. This research institution is founded in the year 1906 and spread over 4.5 sq km. This institute is influenced by Greco-roman architecture. The respected Indian Council of Forest Research is also a section of this institute and is also serves to train the forest officers and forest rangers of our country.

Lacchiwalla:

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Lacchiwalla is a famous picnic spot near Dehradun. It is situated in the forest area of Rajaji. Lachhiwala is considered to be a Nature Park, surrounded by Sal trees and shrubs. This picnic spot has a pool too, which is quite attractive for nature lovers. Lacchiwalla is known for its greenery, picturesque cottages, and hotels. This place is also visited by tourists for its lush greenery, bird-watching, trekking, swimming, and other interesting activities. This place is a bird watcher’s paradise.

Rupin Pass:

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Rupin Pass is one of the famous and most visited tourist destinations in Dehradun. Rupin Pass Trekking point is a classic trekking point in the Himalayas. It is placed in the lap of the Himalayan mountain range, is elevated at an altitude of 4600m. This trek provides amazing snow-covered views of the Himalayan peaks. There is a vibrant variety of flora and fauna, lush greenery, rambling waterfalls, singing rivers, and magnificent meadows.

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