Best Places to Visit in Dehradun: Waterfalls, Caves & Mussoorie
The best places to visit in Dehradun include caves, a monastery, waterfalls and the hill station of Mussoorie about 35 km away.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
The best places to visit in Dehradun include caves, a monastery, waterfalls and the hill station of Mussoorie about 35 km away.
1. Robber's Cave
A river gorge that you walk through in shallow water.
2. Sahastradhara
A cool sulphur spring and a waterfall on the way to Mussoorie.
3. Mindrolling Monastery
A large Tibetan monastery with a tall stupa and bright murals.
4. Forest Research Institute
A colonial-style building set in green grounds.
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See all5. Tapkeshwar Temple
A cave temple to Shiva with a natural drip over the shivling.
6. Malsi Deer Park
A small zoo and park on the road to Mussoorie.
7. Mussoorie
The Queen of the Hills, with Mall Road, Kempty Falls and views.
8. Rishikesh
The yoga town on the Ganga, about 45 km away.
9. Rajaji National Park
A forest park with elephants, deer and many birds.
10. Lachhiwala
A river picnic spot in the foothills.
Best time to visit
March to June and September to November are the comfortable months. Winter is cold, and the monsoon can bring landslides on hill roads.
Check the road status before heading to Mussoorie in the rains.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.
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