Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, is a popular tourist destination. It is also the gateway to Mussoorie. The place boasts of several beautiful mountain views, museums, waterfalls, shopping centres and of course mouth-watering delicacies. It is also home to some premier educational institutes like FRI, the Doon School and Doon University. The place is perfect for weekend getaways, picnics, vacations and honeymoon. With IndiGo, you can book domestic flights from Dehradun to Amritsar at the lowest price.
Things to do in Dehradun
Visit the natural beauties: A trip to Dehradun is incomplete without visiting robber's cave, Sahastradhara and Malsi Deer Park.
Enjoy the local market: Dehradun's local market offers affordable funky jewellery, local handicrafts from the Tibetan migrants and of course high-quality basmati rice.
Enjoy the local delicacies: Enjoy steaming momos, tea, Jhangora ki kheer and more.
Tourist attractions in Dehradun
Tapakeshwar Nath Mahadev mandir: Situated on the banks of the Asan river, the shiv linga is located inside a cave. It attracts a massive crowd on special days like Mahashivratri.
Robber's cave: The cave is believed to be the hide-out place of notorious Sultana Daku. The cave is adventurous with a river flowing inside it.
Sahastradhara falls: This picturesque waterfall is therapeutic as it contains sulfur. Taking a dip in it soothes the body.
Places to shop in Dehradun
Paltan Bazar: It is perfect for artistic brassware.
The Tibetan market: It offers beautiful knitwear, funky jewellery and other Tibetan handicrafts.
Astley hall: Here you can find some pure wood beautiful furniture made by local carpenters.
Best time to visit Dehradun
Dehradun is perfect all through the year. However, if you are not comfortable in chilly winters, it is better to plan your travel skipping the winter months of November to March.
Modes of transport in Dehradun
Dehradun is well-connected to other parts of the country via roadways, railways and airways. For intra-city transportation, local buses, auto-rickshaws and shared auto-rickshaws are available.
Weather in Dehradun
Dehradun has a humid subtropical climate. Summers can raise the mercury up to 45°C while in winters, the mercury can dip to 1°C. The place receives heavy rainfall in monsoon.
Airports in Dehradun
Dehradun has one international airport, Jolly Grant Airport located 25 km from the city. IndiGo offers regular service to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Lucknow, Indore and Mumbai.
Address: Airport Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248140
IATA code: DED