Dehradun trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
Valley city at the foothills of the Himalaya, gateway to Mussoorie and Rishikesh. The best time to visit Dehradun is March to May and September to November, and July to August is best avoided (monsoon landslides nearby). Plan 1 day; on the ground you can expect about ₹900 to ₹6,200 per person per day.
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Dehradun at a glance
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Best months
- March to May and September to November
- Best avoided
- July to August (monsoon landslides nearby)
- Suggested stay
- 1 day
- Nearest airport
- DED (in town)
- Nearest railway station
- Dehradun (DDN)
- Good for
- nature, chill
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹900 budget, ₹2,250 mid-range, ₹6,200 comfort
How much does a trip to Dehradun cost?
About ₹900 (budget), ₹2,250 (mid-range) or ₹6,200 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Dehradun.
What to eat in Dehradun
- Momos
- Bun tikki
- Aloo ke gutke
- Bal mithai
Top things to do in Dehradun
- Robber's Cave (Guchhupani): Wade through a river running inside a narrow gorge. about 2 hours. entry about ₹35
- Sahastradhara: Sulphur springs dripping from limestone caves. about 2 hours. free entry
- Forest Research Institute: A grand colonial campus with six forestry museums. about 2 hours. entry about ₹40
- Tapkeshwar Temple: A cave Shiva temple where water drips on the linga. about 1 hour. free entry
- Mindrolling Monastery: A towering stupa and one of India's largest Buddhist centres. about 1 hour. free entry
- Rajpur Road cafes: Bakeries and cafes on the road up to Mussoorie. about 2 hours. free entry
How to get to Dehradun
To reach Dehradun, Dehradun has its own airport (DED), and Dehradun (DDN) is the railway station.
Frequently asked questions about Dehradun
When is the best time to visit Dehradun?
The best months for Dehradun are March to May and September to November. July to August: monsoon landslides nearby. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Dehradun cost?
On the ground in Dehradun a budget trip costs about ₹900 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,250 and a comfortable one about ₹6,200, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Dehradun. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Dehradun?
Plan at least 1 day in Dehradun. It works well as a short break.
What should you eat in Dehradun?
Try Momos, Bun tikki, Aloo ke gutke, Bal mithai.
How do you get to Dehradun?
To reach Dehradun, Dehradun has its own airport (DED), and Dehradun (DDN) is the railway station.
Similar places to visit
- Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
- Nainital, Uttarakhand
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
- Munsiyari, Uttarakhand
- Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
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