Also called as ‘Doon Valley', Dehradun has beckoned many globetrotters towards its beauty. From monasteries to lip-smacking delicacies, Dehradun is one such city that is home to many tourist spots. Located in Uttarakhand, this beautiful hill station is home to many waterfalls and natural caves. The perfect getaway destination, Dehradun hosts many stunning churches, including Morrison Memorial Church, St. Thomas Church, Believers Eastern Church and Central Methodist Church.
Tourist attractions
Dehradun offers a choke-full of tourist attractions to sightsee and explore to its visitors. From natural attractions to architectural marvels, this hill station is home to many famous points that are worth a visit. The Sahastradhara is one of the most-visited spots in Dehradun, known for its waterfalls and natural caves. This place also has many natural sulphur pools, which hold medicinal value. Apart from this, Gucchu Pani (also called Robber's Cave) is a popular tourist attraction.
Places to shop
Rightly termed as a shopper's paradise, Dehradun has many shopping spots to offer to its visitors. Brimming with stunning clothing, artefacts, keepsakes and other commodities, these shopping spots are the perfect destinations to indulge in a much-needed shopping spree. Paltan Bazaar, Pacific Mall, Cross Road Mall and Indira Market are some of the must-visit shopping places in this city.
Modes of transport
Dehradun offers a well-functioning bus service system, which is also the city's most used local mode of transport. Apart from this, tempos, auto-rickshaws, tongas and taxis are also commonly used transportation.
Weather in Dehradun
Experiencing moderate weather conditions, Dehradun has warm summers, cool winters and rainy monsoons just like that in the northern part of India. Sometimes, the temperature of the city falls below the freezing point.
Airport in Dehradun
Also known as Dehradun Airport, the Jolly Grant Airport (IATA: DED) is the city's prime airbase, which offers round-the-clock arrival and departure. This airport has a single terminal, which is capable of handling 150 incoming and 150 outgoing passengers. To know more about the flights and this airport, visit the flight schedule page on IndiGo’s official website.