5 Best Places To Visit In Dehradun : Dehradun – the Capital city of Uttarakhand lies at the height of 1400 feet in the Garhwal Himalayan Region. Dehradun is made from two words “Dehra” and “Doon” where Dehra came from the word “dera” which means home and “doon” meaning Valley or the land region.
Talking about its history, in 1676 Baba Ram Rai, the eldest son of 7th Sikh Guru Har Rai, set up his “dera” (camp/home) in “dun” (valley), which later became Dehradun.
At present, Dehradun has become the most loved city in India where visitors come daily to see such a lovely city. They visit different places in Dehradun and also enjoy the nightlife of Dehradun.
People coming from other states book Dehradun taxi service to visit popular sites at the best prices.
Best Places To Visit In Dehradun
Tapkeshwar Temple
Tapkeshwar Temple also known as Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Dehradun and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is situated on the bank of river Tons. It is believed that Guru Drona resides in the cave.
Tapkeshwar is a combination of different words ‘Tapak’ which means ‘dripping’ and ‘Ishwar’ means God. The water droplets drip on the ‘Shivalinga’ and hundreds and thousands of pilgrims visit Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir during Shivratri where people wait for their turn to do Darshan of Shivaling. This time a fair or mela is held in this place.
People can visit Tapkeshwar temple anytime, and if someone is visiting Tapkeshwar from the Railway Station of Dehradun then they have to travel 7 Km and it is 30 – 35 km away from Dehradun Airport. People can book a taxi service at Dehradun to visit this famous temple of Dehradun.
Robber’s Cave
Robber’s Cave also known as Guchhupani, located near Sahastradhara is a favorite tourist spot for people, especially during summer. Here people come to enjoy the waterfall and bath in the cold water present inside the cave. Guchhupani is now becoming one of the best places to visit in Dehradun.
The locals believe that robbers hid in the cave from the Britishers, who stored their loot there, thus giving rise to the name “Robber’s Cave.
Visitors can visit Guchhupani from Dehradun Railway station as it is 10 Km from here and if someone is visiting from Dehradun Airport then they have to travel almost 35 Km. Tourists can also book a taxi service at Dehradun to enjoy their summer and play with cold water, but they must pay an entry fee of around 35 rupees. Additionally, if arriving by vehicle, they must also pay a parking fee. The cave is open at 7 am and closes at 6 pm daily.
Malsi Deer Park
Dehradun is one of the top tourist destinations of Uttarakhand where people can find the best attractions and one such attraction is Malsi Deer Park. Where you will find varieties of Deer. An animal lover will find this place an awesome attraction.
Malsi Deer Park located in Dehradun was established in 1976 and is spread over an area of 25 hectares. It is not only home to deer but also a home for peacocks, rabbits, crocodiles, tigers, lions, snakes, owls, and dozens of birds. This park also provides a children’s playing area.
The Park is open for tourists all around the year and has a time from 10 am to 5 pm whereas on Monday it will be closed to tourists. The entry fee of this park is 20 rupees which is very affordable.
If tourists coming from the Railway Station want to visit here then they have to cover a distance of around 11 Km to visit this park. They can book a Dehradun cab service also if they are interested in visiting the deer park.
Lachhiwala
The Nature Park, formerly known as Lachhiwala, stands as a highly favored picnic destination along the Haridwar-Rishikesh Road, about 22 kilometers away from Dehradun city. Lachhiwala is one of the best places to visit in Dehradun. One can visit here with their family, friends, or with their partners to enjoy the water pools and Sal trees present here. Tourists can book a Dehradun taxi service or can take a bus from Dehradun, Rishikesh (35 km), and Haridwar (42 km) to reach Lachhiwala.
This Nature Park is open on all days of the week and has a time of 7 am to 7 pm. This place is best to visit in summer as you can enjoy man-made pools made for bathing.
Forest Research Institute (FRI)
The Forest Research Institute (FRI) formerly known as the Forest School of Dehradun, established in 1878. But in 1960 its name changed to Imperial Forest Research Institute. It is spread over 2000 acres of land.
Its beautiful Greek-Roman architectural buildings, coolest parks and green areas, and it’s Museum make it one of the best places to visit in Dehradun. Bollywood movies like The Student of the Year, Dilli Khabar, Krishna Cottage, and Paan Singh Tomar were also directed here.
Most people come here to relax and to visit the museum. You will find the 6 sections of the Museum here: Pathology Museum, Social Forestry Museum, Silviculture Museum, Timber Museum, Non-Wood Forest Products Museum, Entomology Museum. The entry fee of FRI is 20 rupees per person and parking is also available here. One can visit here from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Conclusion
If you are a traveler and want to travel to the best places in Dehradun then you must check out the Tapkeshwar Temple, Robber’s Cave, Malsi Deer Park, Lachhiwala, Forest Research Institute (FRI).
These are some famous places to visit in Dehradun where you can enjoy with your loved ones. Tourists visit these famous locations almost every day.
Tourists can visit these locations and book taxi service at Dehradun to reach these spots easily and comfortably.
