10 Incredible Things To Do In Dehradun

In this walk, you will explore important colonial buildings i.e. IMA, Cambrian Hall School, ONGC, and Forest Research Institute. All these are masterpieces of colonial architectural Heritage. The walk starts from Indian Military College (IMA). It was established in 1922 with the purpose to train the Indian for the British army. The sprawled campus houses various buildings to facilitate the training of cadets. Walking further through the scenic pathway we reach Cambrian Hall School which was inaugurated in 1904. Further the walk takes to the FRI, the colossal masterpiece of Imperial Architecture. It is beautifully designed in Colonial & Greco-Roman Architecture.

#5. Robber's cave Dehradun | #10 Best Things to do in Dehradun 

5. Visit Robber’s cave/Gucchupani

A unique experience of walking over the water through the narrow George more like a cave of approx 500 meters long. Located at 12 km away from Dehradun main city, is an absolute hideout for the scintillating experience of strolling on the refreshingly cool waters, especially during summer. There is a good facility of parking for the vehicle and small stalls for snack are also available. The pair of slippers can be rented to walk on the water.

#6. Sahastradhara Waterfall Dehradun | #10 Things to do in Dehradun  

6. Sahastradhara Waterfall Dehradun

It is located at a distance of 14 km from the main city. It is a very popular picnic spot for all the people from Dehradun and nearby. During summer, it is a great place for outing as a lot of people take baths in this natural group of water streams the name depicts ‘Sahastra’ means a thousand, and ‘Dhara’ means waterfall. It remains completely filled with tourists who applaud for quaint serene natural attractions.

#7. Malsi Deer Park | #10 best Things to do in Dehradun;

7. Malsi Deer Park - Place for animal enthusiasts and nature lover

Malsi Deer Park which is officially known as Dehradun Zoo is home to a diverse range of animals, birds, and reptiles, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Zoo is well known for diverse fauna such as leopards, Himalayan black bears, Nilgai (Indian Antelope), Chitai, two-horned deer, and Leopards and particularly Deer. It is also home to many Birds like Streaked Laughingthrush, Pheasant, Peacock, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Khalij Pheasant, Indian Peafowl, Ostrich etc.

#8. Tapeshwar Mahadev Temple | #10 Things to do in Dehradun

8. Tapeshwar Mahadev Temple

It is cave temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the location is quite stunning nestled at the banks of river Tons adorned with a verdant backdrop. Temple is named after a combination of the Hindi words Tapak, which means “dripping,” and Eshwar, which means “God.” The water droplets trickle from the ceiling over the shivlanga. The temple is believed to be quite ancient since the Mahabharata era, as per the famous tales, Guru Dronacharya mediated here to gain military excellence. It is a famous excursion spot from Dehradun.

#9. Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji | #10 Things to do in Dehradun

9. Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji

Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji is a magnificent monument of great historical and religious significance. It was constructed by Shri Guru Ram Ji in the 17th century and it is epitome of architectural eminence representing Indo-Islamic style. There are paintings of gods, goddesses, and saints with depictions of many Indian tales. Islamic art depicting the floral design, figures of animals and birds, trees, and similar facial postures with pointed noses and big eyes on the arches which are the symbol of the color scheme of Kangra-Guler and Mughal art. High minarets and round pinnacles are the models of Muslim architecture.

#10 Visit the Zonal Anthropological Museum | #10 Things to do in Dehradun

10. Visit Zonal Anthropological Museum

Zonal Muesuem Dehradun gives a quick peep into the origins and survival of an entire human clan. It has specimens related to human evolution, adaptation and bio-cultural diversity with special reference to North India i.e. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu Kashmir. It also has farming equipment and agriculture from around 1200 years ago. The museum has many remnants from the Roopkund skeleton, the Harappan civilization, and other communities along with a gallery that depicts evolution of the human race through time and space.