Our guides to places near Dehradun
Forest Research Institute (FRI)
Dehradun's grand red-brick heritage campus
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Dehradun's cave temple where water drips on Shiva
Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)
Wade through Dehradun's hidden river gorge
Sahastradhara
Dehradun's 'thousand-fold spring'
Mussoorie
Queen of the Hills above the Doon Valley
Landour
Mussoorie's quiet old cantonment
Places around Dehradun
Caves, springs and temples in the city, and hill stations and holy towns within two hours.
| Place | Distance | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Research Institute | ≈ 7 km | Colonial campus and forestry museums | Mon - Sat |
| Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple | ≈ 6-9 km | Cave temple to Shiva | All year |
| Mindrolling Monastery | ≈ 8 km | Tibetan monastery and Great Stupa | All year |
| Robber's Cave | ≈ 10 km | Stream through a narrow gorge | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Malsi Deer Park | ≈ 10 km | Small forest park with deer | All year |
| Sahastradhara | ≈ 15 km | Sulphur springs and caves | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Lachhiwala | ≈ 20 km | Forest picnic spot with pools | Mar - Jun |
| Mussoorie | ≈ 35 km | Hill station on the ridge above | All year |
| Rishikesh | ≈ 45 km | Ganga aarti, yoga and rafting | All year |
| Haridwar | ≈ 55 km | Holy city on the Ganga | All year |
Places Near Dehradun: FAQs
What are the best places to visit near Dehradun?
Robber's Cave, Sahastradhara, Tapkeshwar and Mindrolling in the city, and Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Haridwar for day trips.
Can I visit Mussoorie and Dehradun in one day?
Yes, though it's rushed. Spend the morning in Dehradun and drive up to Mussoorie (1 to 1.5 hours) for the afternoon and evening.
