{"id":12225,"date":"2021-11-07T14:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-07T08:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/?p=12225"},"modified":"2024-05-19T12:34:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T07:04:17","slug":"things-to-do-in-dehradun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-dehradun\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Dehradun &#8211; A complete Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to <strong>Dehradun<\/strong>, a vibrant city nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rich in culture and brimming with natural beauty, the city offers an array of unforgettable experiences. From exploring ancient temples to trekking through lush forests, our guide unveils the best things to do in Dehradun. Whether you&#8217;re seeking adventure, serenity, or cultural immersion, this enchanting city promises memories that will last a lifetime. Tourists throng into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/dehradun\/dehradun-to-delhi-cabs?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">Dehradun, a gateway to the Himalayas from Delhi, typically by booking a chauffeur-driven cab<\/a> during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/dehradun\/book-taxi?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Things-to-do-in-Dehradun.webp\" alt=\"Things to do in Dehradun\" class=\"wp-image-38234\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Table of Contents <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#things\"><strong>Things to do in Dehradun<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#places\">Places to visit in Dehradun<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#near\">Places to visit nearby<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#eat\">Places to eat in Dehradun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\"><strong>About Dehradun<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#history\">History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#facts\">Facts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#plan\"><strong>How to Plan a trip to Dehradun<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#reach\">How to reach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#time\">Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay\"><strong>Places to stay in Dehradun<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things\"><strong>Things to do in Dehradun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/photo-1631081128010-54dca478cf32.jpg\" alt=\"Dehradun India\" class=\"wp-image-12226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/photo-1631081128010-54dca478cf32.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/photo-1631081128010-54dca478cf32-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/photo-1631081128010-54dca478cf32-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from <strong>exploring<\/strong> all the <strong>tourist places<\/strong> here, there are a host of <strong>exciting things <\/strong>you can do in this <strong>Himalayan town<\/strong>. Explore these <strong>activities <\/strong>for a complete trip \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Go for treks.<\/strong> Trekking here is one of the most popular things to do. The town serves as the base for most treks around the <strong>Garhwal Himalayas.<\/strong> Ranging from <strong>easy to pro-level<\/strong>, the trek routes pass through<strong> hilly hamlets, grassy meadows, pine forests, alpine pastures, <\/strong>with views of <strong>snowy peaks<\/strong>. Trek from <strong>Har ki Dun<\/strong> through the <strong>Bali Pass<\/strong> to <strong>Yamunotri Glacier<\/strong>, or go to <strong>Nag Tibba, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, Rishikesh. <\/strong>For more difficult adventures, you can do <strong>snow treks<\/strong> to <strong>Kuari Pass.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Explore the<\/strong> <strong>Tapovan Ashram, about 6KM from the city centre. <\/strong>The lush green valley sits above the <strong>Gangotri Glacier, <\/strong>surrounded by<strong> alpine meadows<\/strong> and offers <strong>views of a lifetime.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Stay with a local family.<\/strong> Homestays at <strong>old cottages<\/strong> and <strong>bungalows<\/strong>, offer a great opportunity to dive into<strong> local life<\/strong>, while experiencing the<strong> colonial charm.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Shop till you drop at the popular malls and markets. <\/strong>Apart from the new-age, swanky malls, explore the <strong>traditional markets <\/strong>like the <strong>Paltan bazaar <\/strong>for local goods and souvenirs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"places\"><strong>Places to visit in Dehradun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich in nature and culture, <strong>Dehradun sightseeing <\/strong>is indeed an incredible experience. Check out these<strong> attractions<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sahastradhara Falls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach<\/strong> \u2013 The waterfall is located at 9KM from the city centre. You can a local bus, auto, or cab to reach.<\/li><li><strong>Timings<\/strong>&#8211; 8AM-7PM<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee<\/strong>&#8211; Free<\/li><li><strong>Time Required<\/strong>&#8211; 1-2 Hours<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mindroling Monastery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach<\/strong> \u2013 The Buddha temple is just about 9 kilometres away from the Dehradun Railway station.<\/li><li><strong>Timings<\/strong>&#8211; 8AM &#8211; 12PM, 2PM &#8211; 7PM (summers), 9AM &#8211; 12PM, 1PM &#8211; 6PM (winters)<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee<\/strong>&#8211; Free<\/li><li><strong>Time Required<\/strong>&#8211; 1-2 Hours<\/li><li><strong>Tips<\/strong> \u2013 Also visit the Ngagyur Nyingma College and the landscaped garden within the premise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Malsi Deer Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach <\/strong>\u2013 The park is located at 10KM from city. You can take the local bus or cab to travel and return.<\/li><li><strong>Timings<\/strong>&#8211; 10AM-5PM<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee<\/strong>&#8211; INR 10<\/li><li><strong>Time Required-<\/strong> 1-2Hours<\/li><li><strong>Tips<\/strong> \u2013 Visit between February to April to witness all the flora and fauna.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Robbers Cave Dehradun<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/46145869221_1a554df3c4_c-1-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/46145869221_1a554df3c4_c-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/46145869221_1a554df3c4_c-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/46145869221_1a554df3c4_c-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/46145869221_1a554df3c4_c-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/46145869221_1a554df3c4_c-1-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach <\/strong>\u2013 The caves are located at 8KM from city. You can take the local bus or cab, or reach Vijaypur and then trek for 1KM to reach the cave area.<\/li><li><strong>Timings<\/strong>&#8211; 7AM-6PM<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee-<\/strong> INR 50<\/li><li><strong>Time Required<\/strong>&#8211; 2-3 Hours<\/li><li><strong>Tips<\/strong> \u2013 You can also visit the Tibetan temple, Ramakrishna Ashram Temple, or Dehradun Zoo, nearby.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tapkeshwar Temple<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach \u2013<\/strong> This temple is located at 7KM from the city centre. You can take the local bus, auto, or cab to reach.<\/li><li><strong>Timings<\/strong>&#8211; 6AM-7PM<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee-<\/strong> Free<\/li><li><strong>Time Required<\/strong>&#8211; 1-2 Hours<\/li><li><strong>Tips<\/strong> \u2013 Try the local street food at the nearby market or trek through the surrounding wooded areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"near\"><strong>Places to visit nearby<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1585032317668-2da731001cf3-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1585032317668-2da731001cf3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1585032317668-2da731001cf3-1.jpg 774w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1585032317668-2da731001cf3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1585032317668-2da731001cf3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1585032317668-2da731001cf3-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehradun tourism is more than the <strong>scenic sites<\/strong> within the city. Include these <strong>hill stations<\/strong> near <strong>Dehradun<\/strong> in your <strong>travel itinerary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chattrakund Lake, Auli<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach<\/strong> \u2013 The glacial lake is located in Auli. It\u2019s about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/dehradun\/dehradun-to-auli\/?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">300KM from Dehradun to Auli<\/a> and you have to book an outstation cab or rent a private car to travel and return.<\/li><li><strong>Timings-<\/strong> Sunrise to Sunset<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee<\/strong>&#8211; Free<\/li><li><strong>Time Required<\/strong>&#8211; 1 day<\/li><li><strong>Tips<\/strong> \u2013 Also explore the alpine meadows and hiking trails of Gurso Bugyal and Kwani Bugyal nearby.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/60daysofsummer-swim-kempty-falls\/\">Kempty Falls, Mussoorie<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach<\/strong> \u2013 The waterfalls lie in Mussoorie, about 50KM from Dehradun town. You can book a cab for the day to travel and return.<\/li><li><strong>Timings<\/strong>&#8211; 8AM-5PM<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee<\/strong>&#8211; Free, Cable car \u2013 INR 80 per person<\/li><li><strong>Time Required<\/strong>&#8211; 1-2 Hours<\/li><li><strong>Tips<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t miss the cable car ride near the waterfall area to get a birds-eye view of the Dehradun-Mussoorie trail.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/mussoorie-the-queen-of-the-hills-travel-guide\/\">Mussoorie: The Queen of the Hills<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ashoka Rock Edict, Kalsi<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How to Reach \u2013<\/strong> The rock inscriptions are located at about 45KM from Dehradun town. You can book a local cab or rent a car to reach.<\/li><li><strong>Timings<\/strong>&#8211; 8AM-5PM<\/li><li><strong>Entry Fee<\/strong>&#8211; Free<\/li><li><strong>Time Required &#8211; 2-3 hours<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tips<\/strong> \u2013 Also try outdoor activities like parasailing, rock climbing, rappelling, and river rafting, popular in Kalsi.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eat\"><strong>Places to eat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The food here is a fine blend of <strong>traditional Pahadi cuisine<\/strong> and classic <strong>colonial-era recipes<\/strong>. Try these restaurants to sample the local flavors \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Poquito2Kalsang Caf\u00e9<\/li><li>Mirabilia<\/li><li>Town Table<\/li><li>Gourmand Inn Restaurant<\/li><li>Pahadi Khaja<\/li><li>Kafaal Restaurant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\"><strong>About Dehradun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1606586593596-5308e16d0a48-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1606586593596-5308e16d0a48-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dehradun\" class=\"wp-image-35498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1606586593596-5308e16d0a48-1.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1606586593596-5308e16d0a48-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1606586593596-5308e16d0a48-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1606586593596-5308e16d0a48-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Dehradun<\/strong> in India is often considered an <strong>iconic holiday destination. <\/strong>Surrounded by the <strong>Garhwal Himalayas<\/strong>, the location offers breathtaking <strong>mountain views, abundant greenery<\/strong>, and lots of opportunities for <strong>adventures<\/strong>. The quaint hill town is famous for <strong>alpine weather, lush environment, dainty cottages<\/strong>, and<strong> classic colonial charm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main city is in the <strong>Doon Valley region<\/strong>, on the foothills of the <strong>Himalayas<\/strong>. The town is snuggled between <strong>mountains<\/strong>, the <strong>Song River <\/strong>on the east and the <strong>Asan river<\/strong> on the west. The highest point of the entire district rises to 12,100 Ft. at<strong> Jaunsar-Bawar hills.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehradun is the <strong>largest<\/strong> and<strong> most populated city<\/strong> in <strong>Uttarakhand<\/strong>. It is also the <strong>administrative capital <\/strong>of the Dehradun district. Lately, the district is being developed as one of the counter magnets of the <strong>NCR<\/strong> (National Capital Region), as an alternative centre for growth, and establish <strong>Dehradun<\/strong> as a <strong>smart city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\"><strong>History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Dehradun and its district has a long history. The etymology is derived from the conjunction of <strong>two Garhwali words<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>dera<\/strong> meaning camp, or <strong>doon\/dun<\/strong> meaning a <strong>valley between the middle Himalayas<\/strong> and the <strong>Shivalik mountains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legends say that the township was established by <strong>Baba Ram Rai, <\/strong>the son of the seventh <strong>Sikh Guru <\/strong>when he camped in this area in <strong>1675<\/strong>. There are also <strong>2000-year-old relics, ancient temples,<\/strong> etc. linking Dehradun to the times of <strong>Ramayana<\/strong> and <strong>Mahabharata<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are mentions of <strong>Dehradun<\/strong> in the documents of the <strong>Chinese explorer<\/strong> and <strong>philosopher<\/strong>, <strong>Huen Tsang<\/strong>, from the 7th century. At that time, this place was known as <strong>Sudhanagara<\/strong>, which later became <strong>Kalsi<\/strong>, a few miles away from <strong>Dehradun<\/strong>. In 1816, the <strong>British<\/strong> won back <strong>Dehradun<\/strong> from <strong>Nepal<\/strong> in the<strong> Anglo-Nepalese war<\/strong> and colonized <strong>Landour<\/strong> and <strong>Mussoorie<\/strong>. After the<strong> independence of India <\/strong>in 1947, Dehradun and other parts of the <strong>Garhwal<\/strong> and <strong>Kumaon<\/strong> <strong>region<\/strong> were merged with the <strong>United Provinces<\/strong>, which became Uttar Pradesh, until 2000, when a separate state \u2013 <strong>Uttarakhand<\/strong> was a creation from the<strong> northwestern districts<\/strong> of Uttar Pradesh.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/chopta-travel-guide\/\">Chopta: The Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"facts\"><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the popular places in <strong>Dehradun<\/strong> that most tourists know of, here are a few interesting facts about this Himalayan destination \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The city is home to some of the most iconic educational institutions like <strong>Doon School,<\/strong> and major national defence establishments like <strong>Indian Military Academy, Instruments Research<\/strong> and <strong>Development Establishment (IRDE), Defense Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL) etc<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is believed that after the <strong>battle of Lanka<\/strong> and <strong>defeating Ravana<\/strong>, <strong>Ram<\/strong> and <strong>Lakshman<\/strong> visited <strong>Dehradun<\/strong>. Also, in the context of <strong>Mahabharata<\/strong>, it is said that <strong>Dronacharya<\/strong>, the guru of the <strong>Kauravas<\/strong> and <strong>Pandavas<\/strong> was<strong> born here<\/strong> and lived here for many years.<\/li><li>Dehradun is the first city in India to establish an <strong>international quality ice-rink <\/strong>used for <strong>ice hockey, figure skating<\/strong> and <strong>similar winter sports.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\"><strong>How to Plan a Trip to Dehradun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reach\"><strong>How to reach Dehradun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehradun railway station is only a couple of kilometres away from the city centre. It is well-connected to major cities and towns across north India. There are frequent trains from <strong>Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Ludhiana,<\/strong> and other <strong>metro cities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Road<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehradun is well-connected to <strong>Delhi<\/strong> and <strong>NCR region<\/strong> by <strong>NH 44<\/strong> and to other northern states by national and state highways. There are regular state-run and private buses from nearby cities like <strong>Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Shimla, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Ludhiana etc.<\/strong> You can also book an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/delhi\/car-rental?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">outstation cab<\/a><\/strong> or <strong>rent a private car<\/strong> to travel to Dehradun from any of these cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/delhi\/delhi-to-dehradun\/\">Delhi to Dehradun by Road \u2013 Distance, Time and Useful Travel Information<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Flight<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehradun is served by<strong> Jolly Grant Airport (DED)<\/strong>, about 30Km away from the city centre. There are <strong>regular flights<\/strong> from <strong>major cities <\/strong>and t<strong>owns across India.<\/strong> From the airport, you can book an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/dehradun\/airport-taxi?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">airport taxi<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/dehradun\/car-rental?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">rent a car<\/a><\/strong> to reach the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time\"><strong>Best time to visit Dehradun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting on the <strong>Garhwal Himalayan Region<\/strong>, the weather here can be classified as <strong>mountain weather <\/strong>with <strong>pleasant summers<\/strong> and <strong>cold winters. <\/strong>Depending on your<strong> travel goals,<\/strong> you can visit anytime. Dehradun in winters is a different beauty. If you are lucky, you might witness <strong>snowfall<\/strong> in late <strong>December or January<\/strong>. Otherwise, for outdoor activities, <strong>summers<\/strong> are good to travel when the temperature here is <strong>very comfortable<\/strong>. <strong>The<\/strong> <strong>best time to visit is between December <\/strong>and<strong> April.<\/strong> Always check the weather forecast before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay\"><strong>Top Rated Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Dehradun <strong>hotels<\/strong> and <strong>resorts<\/strong> boast <strong>stunning nature views<\/strong>, with great <strong>amenities<\/strong>, making your stay an <strong>unforgettable experience<\/strong>. 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