Dehradun is a beautiful valley located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a beautiful place that attracts a lot of tourists to view the beautiful place.
Dehradun is also very near to the queen of hills Mussoorie where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the hills. Hotels in Dehradun are beautiful and are available in all budgets. They are located in posh areas of Dehradun with good connectivity.
You can easily plan a weekend trip to Dehradun where you can enjoy calm and peace amidst nature. Boutique hotels are also available which can be booked a few weeks prior to your visit. Some of the famous boutique hotels are the amber, Rokeby manor, La Casa hotel and the like. Some places to visit in Dehradun have been discussed below.
Robber’s cave
Robber’s cave is a beautiful cave and is located 8 km's from the main city. One can spend some fun moments here and enjoy the scenic beauty.
These Pictures are taken from Wikipedia
Tapakeshwar Mahadev temple
This beautiful temple, one of the oldest ones, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located across a beautiful stream.
Tapovan
This is located at the banks of the holy Ganges and is a beautiful retreat from the hustle bustle of the town. It is said that Dronacharya underwent some difficult penance here to please the Almighty.
Mindrolling Monastery These Pictures are taken from Wikipedia
This beautiful monastery is an architectural splendor and is one of the largest monasteries in India. This monastery has been dedicated to distributing knowledge about the Buddhist scriptures, astronomy, and calligraphy.
The Zonal Museum
This beautiful museum was established in 1971 and is located inside the anthropological survey of India. This museum beautifully explains the customs and traditions of people staying at the foothill of the Himalayas.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie, also known as the queen of hills, is just an hour’s drive from Doon. It is surrounded by lush green mountains and staying there is a treat in itself. This is also the best place for honeymoon couples. Couples love to stay at Cottage in Dehradun.
Forest Research Institute
FRI is a beautiful building based on Greco-Roman architecture and has a total of six museums inside. You can go for guided tours inside and enjoy with family and friends.
Sahastradhara
This is a beautiful waterfall which is located near Dehradun and is also known as “thousand-fold spring”. You can even take a ropeway to the top of the hill and enjoy the beauty of the waterfall.
These Pictures are taken from Wikipedia
These Pictures are taken from Wikipedia
A weekend trip to Dehradun would be great, as it would help you cover all the places and also let you enjoy some peaceful moments amidst the beautiful mountains. There are several online sites which would help you book the best hotels and you can reach Doon by air and train. There are many resorts in Dehradun where can stay with comfort.
It has a beautiful airport as well as a major railway station with great connectivity. Do plan a visit soon.
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