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Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas between the Ganges on the East and the Yamuna on the West, this scenic city serves as a gateway to it's surrounding regions which are full of equally scenic destinations. Rich with heritage and of intense cultural significance to the country, Dehradun is a go-to place for travelers who are keen on visiting the scenic wonders of Northern India.
Located on Rajpur road the Clock Tower was built before independence and is well known as it has 6 faces. Though it is no longer functional , it still has the status of being an important landmark of Dehradun.
The Tibetan Buddhist temple is one of Dehradun's most famous landmarks and is well known for its highly impressive architecture, well refined interior design and the serenity within the temple premises. The walls of the temple are decorated in paintings depicting the life of Buddha which are simply spectacular. Built in 1965 by the Tibetan community ,the temple was an imitation of a Tibetan Monastery. The temple's main stupa is 220 feet high. Spread over five floors, the temple consists statues of Buddha and ethereal wall paintings. The temple also has an open air platform which gives you a 360 degree view of the city. Another attraction at the temple is a 130 feet tall statue of Buddha, which was dedicated to the Dalai Lama.
The Sai Darbar Temple is one of the most beautiful and well known temples of Dehradun. Situated at Rajpur Road, 8 km from the Clock Tower, the Sai Darbar Temple is a peaceful temple, well away from the busy city. Dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba, the temple is visited by many people from different faiths. The Temple is made out of marble and the idol of Sai Baba is placed at the centre of the temple.
Nested at the edge of the Tons Nadi River, the Tapkeshwar Temple is one of the city's most ancient temples. Located at a distance of 5.5 km from the city's center, this is a temple built inside a damp cave, dedicated to Shiva. This temple is also home to the annual Maha Shivratri Festival.
Robber's Cave is a river running through a cave-like formation. Located at 8 km from Dehradun, it is 600 m in length and is divided into two parts. The center of the cave houses a fort type structure, now broken and a depression which is 10m in height. Robber's cave is well known for a peculiar natural phenomenon wherein a stream of water appears and then vanishes underground, only to reappear a few meters away. A beautiful and calm spot, ideal for family hangouts and group stopovers, Robbers Cave stands as a really popular tourist attraction.
Travelers can have a field day just passing through the lanes of the Tibetan Market and Paltan Bazaar shopping articles and rare souvenirs.
Travelers who love trekking can touch the hill stops across the city where there are numerous adventure activities to keep them busy.
The city is also known for it's famous religious festivals and fairs like the Maha Shvaratri Fair, the Lakhawar Fair and the Jhanda Fair which not only serve as fairs for the religious crowd but also for shoppers and travelers who love to get a feel of the local culture.
Wildlife enthusiasts can go the the Tiger View Jungle Camp and the Malsi Deer Park which is right in nature's lap and give a field day for photographers as well.
Dehradun does have it's fair share of fast food joints and restaurants which is not known courtesy it's even larger reputation of having scenic attractions and historic structures. Much to the surprise of Travelers Dehradun has been known to tingle the the taste buds of many a seasoned traveler.
The Bobby Fast Food Corner located right beside the Gandhi Park and opposite the Orient Cinema is one of the oldest fast food joints in Dehradun. The place is an evening hang out for food lovers as it is open from 5 PM to 11 PM.
Located at Hanuman Chowk near Darshani Gate the Chetan Poori Wala has the reputation of being the ideal place to hit for tired office workers and travelers who want to dive into a sumptuous meal. "Sunday Brunch" lovers also swarm this place for hefty parcels of the highly famous and staple dishes there like "Chola Poori" or "Poori Sabji".
The Bun Tikki Stall at Dwaraka Chowk is perhaps the oldest and most famous of all Bun Tikki Stalls at Dehradun . As the Bun Tikki serves as a local favorite for all the locals and residents of Dehradun, the place is swarmed by families and travelers especially in the evenings to enjoy some smoking hot Bun Tikkis.
If you are in for some seriously amazing Chinese food then look no further than K.C's Momo & Soup Bar which is the best Chinese food joint located at. After constant travelling, if the belly's wailing for steamy Momo's with chilli garlic sauce then this is the place to hit.
The Buffet Snacks Shop is located in Rajpur road opposite Gandhi Park. This serves primarily as a quick munching stop especially when you are on the go and need to pick up something to take on a long drive while travelling.
Dehradun's known for it's Garhwali Jewellery. To buy these jeweler articles, head to the Paltan Bazaar and the Tibetan Market which deals exclusively with authentic Garhwali Jewellery.
For articles like Wind Chimes and other home decorative items ,head straight to the above mentioned Tibetan Market where there are plenty of stalls dealing with this category of decorative items.
If you are in for some hand knitted Woolens then stops such as Rajpur Road, Himalayan Weavers and the above mentioned Paltan Bazaar and Tibetan Market are the places to go.
Travelling and reading go parallel. If you want to buy some really good books to keep you engaged during long drives and rides then you can check out the English Book Depot at Rajpur Road and Book World. Both of which deal in novels, magazines, travel and lifestyle related magazines and digests.
Language: Primary languages spoken are Garhwali and Hindi. Apart from these languages Punjabi and english are also spoken.
Currency: Indian Rupee
Climate: Dubbed the "Rainy City of India" receiving heavy and continuous rainfall throughout the year. Can get extremely hot in the summers and cold in the winters.
Trivia: Dehradun was at first an independent kingdom. It became a part of Nepal but was lost to England during the colonization of India.
Trivia : Renowned writer Ruskin Bond is known to have claimed Dehradun as the source of inspiration for his work and spent many days of his life in the city.
