Dehradun Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Dehradun

Dehradun has experienced tremendous growth, and has a population of around 550,000. It is also famous for the Doon School, which is often referred to as theEtonof India. Dehradun is at an altitude of 2,200ft in the Doon Valley between two of the most important rivers inIndia, the Ganges and Yamuna. It offers beautiful scenery and a moderate (but very rainy) climate in summer, and so is an ideal place to relax and escape the heat of the plains below. The town also serves as a convenient base for visiting the area's many tourist sites.

Top Attractions in Dehradun

Explore the best things to see and do in Dehradun:

• ★Chetwoode Hall
• ★Clock Tower
• ★Jaspal Rana Shooting Range
• ★Kalsi
• ★Mindrolling Monastery
• ★Ram Rai Darbar
• ★RIMC
• ★Robber's Cave

Where to Eat in Dehradun

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Black Pepper Bar & Restaurant
• 🍴Ellora's
• 🍴Flavors
• 🍴Hotel President
• 🍴Kumar's
• 🍴Lhasa

Where to Stay in Dehradun

• 🏨Best Western Madhuban
• 🏨Four Points by Sheraton
• 🏨Great Value Hotel
• 🏨Hotel Ambassador
• 🏨Hotel Deep Shikha
• 🏨Hotel Doon Castle

Dehradun Travel Guide Sections

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