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Things to do in Dehradun
9 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.
- Things to do
- 9
- Free
- 5
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Dehradun
Sahastradhara ropeway ride
₹250–₹350 per person1 hour
Sulphur springs dripping from limestone caves into pools by the river, with a ropeway up the hill above.
Representative photo · Photo by hartono subagio on Pexels
Robber's Cave walk
₹50–₹100 per person1.5 hours
A narrow limestone gorge where a cold stream runs between high rock walls, waded through in sandals.
Photo: Photo by Harsh on Pexels
Forest Research Institute campus and museums
₹250–₹350 per person2–3 hours
A colonial red-brick institute set in large wooded grounds, with museums on forestry, timber and pests.
Photo: DesiBoy101 · CC BY 4.0
Tapkeshwar Mahadev cave temple
Free1 hour
A Shiva shrine in a natural cave by a stream, where water drips onto the lingam from the rock above.
Photo: Jassimehra · CC BY-SA 3.0
Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar
Free1–2 hours
The city's old market street running from the Clock Tower, full of basmati rice, rusks and woollens.
Photo: Aditya Oberai · CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know
- Robber's Cave and Sahastradhara flood in the monsoon; access is often restricted July–August.
- Sunday afternoon traffic on Rajpur Road and the Mussoorie diversion is heavy; start back before 16:00.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Dehradun?
Sahastradhara ropeway ride; Robber's Cave walk; Forest Research Institute campus and museums; Mindrolling Monastery and Great Stupa; Tapkeshwar Mahadev cave temple; Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar.
What can you do for free in Dehradun?
Mindrolling Monastery and Great Stupa; Tapkeshwar Mahadev cave temple; Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar; Rajpur Road evening and bakeries; Hike to Santala Devi temple.
What is the best time to visit Dehradun?
Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Dehradun?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.