Dehradun district

Best things to do in Dehradun district

Dehradun Essentials

This collection highlights the diverse landmarks of the Doon Valley and nearby Mussoorie. It includes the Greco-Roman architecture of the Forest Research Institute and the 1832 estate of Sir George Everest. Natural features range from the limestone formations of Robber's Cave to the panoramic views from Lal Tibba, the highest point in Mussoorie. Spiritual sites include the cave-based Tapkeshwar Temple and the confluence of three rivers at Triveni Ghat, where daily Ganga Aarti ceremonies take place.

Dehradun Essentials — Map

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Saptpuri Complex (Beatles Accommodation)

Residential quarters within the ashram complex where the Beatles stayed in 1968 to study Transcendental Meditation. The site features stone huts and meditation cells overlooking the Ganges.

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Company Gardens

A colonial-era park featuring a variety of seasonal flowers, a small nursery, and an artificial waterfall. It includes a man-made lake with boating facilities and views of the surrounding hills.

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Ganga Aarti summer and winter afternoon

A spiritual ritual performed on the banks of the Ganges involving rhythmic chanting and the lighting of oil lamps. Timings for the ceremony shift according to seasonal sunset schedules.

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Forest Research Institute

The Forest Research Institute is a Natural Resource Service training institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and…

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Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)

A 600-meter-long river cave formation characterized by narrow limestone walls and a stream that flows through the center. It is known for a geological phenomenon where the water disappears underground and reappears.

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Gun Hill Ropeway

A cable car connecting the Mall Road to the second-highest peak in Mussoorie. The summit provides views of the Himalayan ranges, including Banderpunch, and the Doon Valley.

varun Bajaj / CC BY 2.0

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Gurdwara Paonta Sahib

Gurdwara Paonta Sahib is a noted gurdwara in Paonta Sahib, district of Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.

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Triveni ghat

The largest ghat in Rishikesh, situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. It serves as a major site for ritual bathing and the evening Maha Aarti.

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Tapkeshwar Temple

Tapkeshwar Temple, also known as Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is a temple in Dehradun dedicated to Shiva.

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Lal Tibba

The highest peak in Mussoorie, situated in the Landour area. A dedicated viewing deck with a telescope offers views of Himalayan peaks, including Badrinath and Kedarnath.

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George Everest House

The 1832 former home and laboratory of Sir George Everest, the Surveyor General of India. The heritage site sits on a ridge providing views of the Aglar River valley and the snow-capped Himalayas.

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Tibetan Market

A marketplace known for authentic Tibetan handicrafts, hand-woven carpets, and woolen garments. The stalls also serve traditional Himalayan dishes such as momos and thukpa.