Dehradun Tourism and Travel Guide

Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand, a state in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, Dehradun is in the Doon Valley perched the foothills of the Himalayas. Nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west, it is well-connected and in proximity to the Himalayan tourist destinations of Mussoorie, Auli and the Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Chota Char Dham. There are various things to do in Dehradun such as trekking expeditions in the Garhwal Himalayas. High-quality trekking gear like rucksacks, gloves, boots, tents, etc can be bought from shops in the thriving Moti bazaar. All items are mostly made locally and the shops also supply material to the Indian army that has its primary training center in Dehradun. The city is a haven for foodies as Dehradun offers a lot of variety and affordability in its cuisine. Some of the best restaurants in Dehradun are Doon Darbar - renowned for delectable Mughlai dishes, Mirabilia Restaurant and Bar, Kalsang Restaurant, etc. Dehradun tourism has also gained importance because of the trekking activities which are carried out in the Garhwal Himalayan range. Must visit these tourist places in Dehradun such as Robber's Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, Shikhar Fall and Buddha Temple to name a few