Dehradun Travel Guide



About Place

Dehradun is the capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, near the Himalayan foothills. At its core is the 6-sided Ghanta Ghar clock tower. To the southwest is Paltan Bazaar, a busy shopping area. Just east is the Sikh temple Gurdwara Nanaksar, topped with ornate white and golden domes. In Clement Town to the city’s southwest, Mindrolling Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist center with shrine rooms in its Great Stupa.


Places To Visit
  • Malsi Deer Park
  • Clock Tower
  • Robber's Cave
  • Tapovan
  • Sahastradhara
  • Rajaji National Park
  • Tapkeshwar Temple
  • Lacchiwala
  • Mindrolling Monastery
  • Tibetan Buddhist Temple
  • Forest Research Institute

Activities
  • Trekking
  • Golfing

Famous Food
  • Kandalee ka saag
  • Gahat ki Daal
  • Aloo ke Gutke
  • Nimbu
  • Kaafli
  • Gulgula
  • Bal Mithai
  • Arsa
  • Jhangora ki Khee
  • North Indian cuisine
  • South Indian
  • Chinese
  • Italian
  • Thai
  • Tibetan

Things To Buy
  • Ornamental Brassware
  • Shawls and cardigans made by Tibetan ladies
  • Custom made leather shoes
  • Souvenirs
  • Hand crafted jewellery
  • Men’s Clothing and accessories
  • Antiques
  • Woolen garments
  • Bamboo and cane furniture
  • Colourful shawls and stoles

Shopping Area
  • Paltan Bazaar
  • Landour Bazaar
  • The Mall
  • Indira Market
  • Sunday Market
  • Rajpur Road
  • Tibetan Market
  • English Book Depot
  • Astley Hall
  • Himalayan Weavers

Dehradun Details

Best Time To Visit
September To June

Monsoon Period
July to September

Important Contact
Police Control Room:
100 / 1800180411
Ambulance Service:
102 / 108
Tourist Center:
91- 135- 2559898 / 2559987
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