Dehradun

About Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital and largest city of Uttarakhand, located at 1,400 feet with pleasant climate year-round. Located just 30 km from Mussoorie, Dehradun is the gateway to Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. Known as the Educational Hub of Uttarakhand, it hosts some of the country's most prestigious universities and boarding schools including the Forest Research InstituteForest Research Institute, Doon School, and Indian Military Academy. As you'd expect from a city in the Himalayan foothills, Dehradun abounds in caves, waterfalls, and natural springs. Robber's CaveRobber's Cave (Gucchupani) is a natural cave surrounded by hills where you can dip your feet in ice-cold water or walk through the stream. Lacchiwala offers a relaxing sunset around a man-made lake with trekking and birdwatching options. The FRI's colonial campus is one of the most beautiful institutional buildings in Asia. SahastradharaSahastradhara — the sulphur springs with therapeutic properties — and the Tapkeshwar Temple in a natural cave by a stream add natural beauty and spiritual depth to the Doon Valley experience.