Dehradun Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Dehradun

OVERVIEW- Dehradun is located around 2250 feet above sea level and 34 kilometers from Mussoorie, Dehradun is a picturesque hill station in the charming Doon Valley. Dehradun has a close connection with the Indian mythology. Legend has it that it was founded by Guru Dronacharya, a famous character from the Indian epic- Mahabharata. It has always been an important religious center for Sikhs, Mughals and Gurkhas. The most interesting fact about Dehradun is that it never gets too hot in summers and rarely has snow cover in winters.

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

DEHRADUN- This place is the gateway to the Garhwal region of Uttranchal. Dehradun is situated amidst the Himalayas, Shivaliks, Ganges and Yamuna. A picturesque valley, which was once the summer resort during the British rule. Temples, various institutions, avenues of adventure sports, abundance of special basmati rice, tea and leechi gardens, and sal forests have endowed this place to a paradise.

Tour Destination: Delhi - Dehradun - Delhi

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: DELHI - DEHRADUN

Today drive Dehradun. Later transfer to the hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: DEHRADUN

Next morning take on a city tour visiting

TAPKESHWAR- A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on the banks of a seasonal river. A picture-perfect beauty, there is a gushing river flowing by its sides that complement the main temple and other shrines studding the area with its pleasant cool waters.

MALSI DEER PARK- A good picnic spot, the park is as the name suggests home to the gentle and shy deers who can be seen nibbling at the grass from a distance. A mini-zoo with childrens park and lovely natural surroundings make it an ideal sightseeing cum picnic spot.

FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE- The biggest forest based product-training institute in India. . The Botanical Garden set in the campus is another attraction of the place.

SAHASTRADHARA- The sulphur springs have unique healing powers for certain diseases both in the early eastern and the western medical sciences. It is a place where tourists come in search for natural cure.

ROBBERS CAVE- Just beyond the Anarwala village, the famous Robber's Cave is a fabulous picnic spot, which is sure to delight the visitors.

TAPOVAN- Located on the banks of sacred Ganges, Tapovan holds a significant place in the religious domain of Dehradun. Legend says that Dronacharya underwent a severe penance at this particular place. Today, this place abounds with Sadhus and sages who believe that reparation and penance are the only way to please the almighty.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: DEHRADUN - DELHI

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Delhi to catch your flights towards onward destination.

Distance & Time (Approx)

Delhi - Dehradun: 260 kms/06 hrs

New Delhi at a Glance

Population: 16,787,941
Area: 1,484 sq km
Geo Location: North
Average Climate: Summer extends from Apr. to Jun. (25°C to 46°C), Winter from Oct. to Mar. (3°C - 30°C), and Monsoon from Jul. to Sep. (25°C to 35°C).
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year, though the best climate is experienced from Sep. to Apr.
STD Code: 011
Airport: New Delhi International Airport

Dehradun at a Glance