Start with the best time to visit, then pick places and day trips. Here’s how we check our facts.
Places to visit
- Forest Research InstituteEntry fees, museum timings and photo rules.
- Robber's CaveEntry fee, timings and monsoon safety.
- SahastradharaSulphur springs, ropeway tickets and timings.
- Old Dehradun heritage walkClock Tower, Paltan Bazaar, Darbar Sahib and Khalanga.
- Dehradun ZooTicket prices, timings and the Monday closure.
- Mindrolling MonasteryThe monastery, Sakya Centre and the Tibetan market.
- Places to visit in DehradunFees and timings, checked.
- Tapkeshwar TempleTimings, the cave shrine and Shivratri crowds.
- Temples in DehradunTimings and when to go.
- Asan Barrage birdingWinter birding at the Asan Conservation Reserve.
- Museums in DehradunFRI, the Anthropological Survey and more.
- Paltan Bazaar and marketsTimings, what to buy and parking.
- Rajpur RoadCafés, Astley Hall and old Rajpur.
- Shikhar FallThe short trail, how to reach it, and safety.
- Waterfalls and short walksEstablished paths near Dehradun.
- Lachhiwala Nature ParkEntry fee, timings and rules.
Day trips
- Rajaji safariWhich gate, season dates and the official booking site.
- Mussoorie day tripTimings, parking, traffic and Landour.
- Snow near DehradunWhere snow actually falls, and when.
- Rishikesh day tripRafting season, ghats and getting back.
- Haridwar for the Ganga AartiAarti timings, crowds and the way back.
- Day trips from DehradunDistances, timings, kids and dogs.
- Dhanaulti and Surkanda DeviEco parks, the temple climb and snow days.
- Haridwar and Rishikesh in one dayIs one day worth it?
- Chakrata and Tiger FallsVia Kalsi, day or overnight.
- Kanatal and Tehri LakeThe Chamba loop.
Itineraries
- Weekend from DelhiFriday night to Sunday, from Delhi.
- 2 days: Dehradun and MussoorieTwo days from one base.
- 3 days: Dehradun, Mussoorie, RishikeshThree days without changing hotels.
- Dehradun itineraries1, 2, 3 and 5 days from one base.
- Dehradun in one dayA realistic sightseeing route.
- 5 slow days in the Doon ValleyA slow week from one base.
Seasons and guides
- Dehradun in DecemberWeather, the IMA parade, Christmas and New Year.
- Check roads and weatherWhere to check closures and warnings before you drive.
- Best time to visit DehradunWeather and crowds month by month.
- How we check the factsOur sources, how often we re-check, and corrections.
- Dehradun with a dogWhere dogs are allowed, day trips and the rules.
- Dehradun in JanuaryWeather, fog, snow trips and what to pack.
- Dehradun in FebruaryLate-winter weather and what’s on.
- Dehradun in MarchHoli, Phool Dei, Jhanda Mela and spring.
- Garhwali food explainedKafuli, phaanu, chainsoo and jhangora kheer.
- What Dehradun is famous forBakeries, rusks, basmati, litchis and street food.
- Getting around DehradunAutos, cabs, Vikrams, and whether you need a car.
- Is Dehradun worth visiting?An honest answer from locals.
- Dehradun in AprilWarm days and the Char Dham rush.
- Dehradun in summerHeat, holidays and hill escapes, April to June.
- Dehradun in MayHow hot it gets, and whether to go.
- Dehradun in JuneSchool holidays, litchis and the IMA parade.
- Dehradun in the monsoonWhat to expect and how to check conditions.
- Dehradun in JulyMonsoon weather, Kanwar traffic and Harela.
- Dehradun in AugustRain, greenery and whether to go.
- Dehradun in SeptemberThe end of the monsoon.
- Dehradun in OctoberClear skies, Dussehra, Diwali and Founder’s Days.
- Dehradun in NovemberIgas Bagwal, crisp days and the first chill.
Events
- New Year in DehradunTraffic plans, restrictions and a calmer New Year.
- Jhanda MelaDates, flag day and crowd tips.
- Dehradun events calendarFestivals, parades and long weekends in 2027.
Family occasions
- IMA Passing Out ParadeParade dates, passes and a family stay plan.
- Char Dham Yatra from DehradunResting in Dehradun before and after.
- Family occasions in DehradunComing for a parade, a school visit or the yatra.
- Visiting your child at schoolFor parents visiting schools and universities.
Getting here
- Delhi to DehradunExpressway, train, bus or flight.
- Jolly Grant Airport to the cityTaxi, cab apps and the bus.
- Getting to DehradunTrain, bus, road and air, and the stations.
- Trains to DehradunVande Bharat, Shatabdi and overnight trains.
- Flights to DehradunWhich cities fly direct to Jolly Grant.
- Chandigarh to DehradunVia Paonta Sahib, buses and border tax.
Planning your stay
- Homestay, hotel or Airbnb?An honest comparison for Dehradun.