Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand. This serene city located near the Himalayan foothills is an academic hub, a tourist hot-spots and a transit hub for people travelling to Mussoorie and Rishikesh. The silent paradise of Dehradun boasts of caves, springs, waterfalls, temples, sunset points, man-made lakes and a military academy. It is an all-purpose destination for family vacations, honeymoons and weekend getaways.
Best Time to Visit
Winter months from November to February are considered as the ideal time to visit this holiday destination. If you are not fond of extremely low temperatures, then summers from April to June are good to visit, too. It is recommended to book
hotels in Dehradun before time as it is always tough to get hotel in peak season.
Places to Visit
Robber’s Cave has natural caves where many travelers relax, dip their feet and have a relaxing time, Lacchiwala has cool sunset hot-spots and bird watching places amidst nature, Mindrolling Monastery is a perfect place for peace seekers. Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Sahastradhara, Har ki Dun,
Malsi Deer Park, The Kalinga War Memorial and The FRI Museum are some other
Places to Visit in Dehradun. This hill station is indeed a delightful place for shoppers. Paltan Bazaar, Tibetan Market, Cross Road Mall, Balaram Market and Indra Market are a few markets to shop woollen garments, bangles, accessories and best quality Basmati rice at reasonable prices.
Hotels and Restaurants
Dehradun has plenty of dining places that offer food from continental to regional. Must-try local dishes include
Aloo ke Gutke,
Kandalee ka Saag,
Kulath Phanu and
Gahat ki Daal.
Bal Mithai and
Jhangora ki Kheer are delicious desserts. Some of the recommended dining places are Town Table, Moti Mahal, Black Pepper Restaurant, Doon Darbar, Orchard, Tirupati and Kalsang. Aslo a number of restaurants and chain eateries are located at Rajpur Road.
Dehradun offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Dehradun to
Luxury Hotels in Dehradun /
Homestay in Dehradun, from
5 star Dehradun hotels to
Resorts, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
couple friendly hotels in Dehradun to
hotels preferred by Business travellers in Dehradun, similarly
hotels preferred by students and also the ones
preferred by women. Popular locations in Dehradun for stay are
near Dehradun Airport,
Sahastradhara,
Tyagi Road,
Saharanpur Road and
Rajpur Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and
book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
Dehradun has good connectivity to various Indian cities via all mediums of transportation. The nearest airport,
Jolly Grant Airport (DED), is located approximately 25 km away from the main city of Dehradun. Several daily domestic flights operate to Delhi and connecting flights to Mumbai, Lucknow, Jammu and other cities.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to
book flights online. A number of prepaid taxis are available at the airport to reach the city. Several Shatabdis, express trains connect Dehradun to cities such as
Delhi, Varanasi, Chennai, Kolkata and
Amristar. Regular interstate and intercity
Dehradun buses ply to and from Dehradun, mostly from ISBT in Delhi. Car rental is also a travel option, gaining popularity among travelers. For convenient travel within the city, auto-rickshaws, shared autos, local buses (often crowded) are available.
