Dehradun

The capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is nestled in the scenic Himalayan foothills. Formerly known as Dehra, the city is home to some of the most elite educational institutes in India. Ideal for solo travellers, there are numerous interesting places to visit in Dehradun like Tiger Falls, Tapkeshwar Temple, Tapovan and Lachhiwala. Other fun things to do in Dehradun include strolling around Tibetan Monastery, learning about regional plants at Forest Research Institute Museum, swimming at Sahastradhara and exploring an underground river at the Robber’s Cave.

Mindrolling Monastery, Malsi Deer Park, Daat Kali Mandir, Shree Prakasheshwar Mahadev Mandir, Guru Ram Rai Gurudwara, Chetwoode Hall, Khalanga War Memorial, Shikhar Falls and Rajaji National Park are other common tourist destinations.

There’s more to Dehradun than its scenic landscapes and esteemed educational centres; there are numerous places to shop in the city as well. Some of the most popular shopping places in Dehradun are Paltan Bazaar, Tibetan Market, Astley Hall and Rajpur Road. Besides crowded street markets, there are several gigantic malls in Dehradun that tourists must visit like Pacific Mall, Crossroads Mall and The Great India Place Dehradun.

Talking about the high-spirited nightlife of the city, there are numerous bars and pubs in Dehradun such as Qb Lounge, Fusion, Sheesha Dehradun, Nirvana Club, The Great Indian Pub and Opal Lounge.