Dehradun

Chetwoode Hall

The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.

Clock Tower

Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.

Kalsi

Small town in the Dehradun District with ancient monuments such as the Edicts_of_Ashoka.

RIMC

Rashtriya Indian Military College

RIMC is one of the finest schools in India for training young men to become a part of the Indian Armed Forces.

Ram Rai Darbar

Built by Guru Har Rai's son, it attracts many Sikh pilgrims from the nearby state of Punjab. Admission is free and non-Sikhs are welcome.

Robber's Cave

Also known as Guchchu Pani

Robber's cave is a beautiful picnic spot. On display here is one of nature's strange phenomena; a stream of water goes underground here and reappears a few metres away. The cave is surrounded by hills and is a beautiful getaway for those looking for peace and quiet of the hills.

Sai Darbar Temple

This place of worship holds a high spiritual value, and is thus visited by tourists across the country.

Tapkeshwar Temple

An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Tapkeshwar is on the banks of a rivulet.

The Forest Research Institute Museums

Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind. Guided tours available. Admission free. Museum entry ₹25, covers 6 halls. Photography permitted in the compound but not in the museum halls.

9AM-1PM and 2:30PM–5:30PM

The Kalinga War Memorial

The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).

The Orchard

Restaurant with scenic views nestled on the side of the mountain overlooking verdant valleys. Decent food. Tibetan, Thai, Chinese, food is served here. Quiet place with good ambiance and delicious food.

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

Another place worth a visit is the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. It is the best center on Himalayan geology in the country and has done some pioneering work in the field. A museum displaying the geological diversity of the sub-continent is the center of attraction here and a must see for all those visiting the institute.

Alaya Design Studio

A design led social enterprise, Alaya Design Studio works with Craft and Skill based artisan communities in the state of Uttarakhand. At their retail outlet based in 94, Old Rajpur, you can find contemporary designs of Crafts and Furniture in locally available materials such as Bamboo, Wood, Handcrafted Copper, Natural fibers etc.

Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM

Barista

The English Book Depot, 15 Rajpur Road. Excellent coffee, iced tea and pastries.

Best Buddy's Cafe

Modern cafe with outdoor seating. Continental, Thai, and Indian meals served.

11AM-11PM

Black Pepper Bar & Restaurant

One of the finest bar and multicuisine restaurant in Dehradun in a soothing ambience.

Book World

Another great bookshop where you can get practically any book you want.

Cafe De Piccolo

A cozy cafe with outdoor and attic seating. Good coffee. Italian cuisine. Tends to get crowded in the evenings.

11AM-10PM

Eltham Bakery and Coffee House

A small cafe with outdoor seating. A wide rage of breads. Tasty snacks.

9AM-11PM

Himalayan Weavers

They use natural dyes to produce hand-woven shawls, stoles, scarves and throws of wool, eri silk and pashmina. Their aim is popularize the use of environmentally friendly natural dyes and provide a market for craft products made in the Himalayan region. They have a showroom in Chowk Bazaar (Rajpur). They also have a showroom 8 km from Mussoorie on the Mussoorie-Dhanaulti Road.

Hotel President

Hotel with a restaurant, bar, coffee shop. Pavilion is the multi cuisine restaurant in the hotel providing you with a range of Indian, Chinese and Mughlai delicacies. The colonial styled restaurant overlooks the scenic mountain slopes. Polo Bar in the hotel premises keeps a good stock of foreign liquors.

Kumar's

This well-known multicuisine restaurant serves Chinese, Indian and Continental food.

Lhasa

One of the best restaurants for authentic Tibetan fare located on Rajpur Road close to the Old Mussoorie Road diversion. This is several kilometres out of town. Call them for bookings or to order a pick-up meal. No home deliveries.

Maggie Point

A series of small restaurants between Dehradun and Mussoorie famous for their Maggie. One can also have the beautiful view of Dehradun city from up there.

Moti Mahal

Famous for North Indian fast food. Try the samosa or bread pakora.

My Wife's Place

In Rajpur Road you can find this and well known for its North Indian food, especially a varaity of kebabs and mughlai dishes

Punjab Restaurant

One of the best restaurants in town which provides Indian (like home cooked food)& Chinese food.

Rajpur Road

It has an abundance of eateries from McDonald's to Nirula's to roadside buffets... the food is great. Try Tibetan dishes available opposite the Parade Ground, or get some cheap but delicious vegetarian thalies near the station.

Swings Cafe

A pleasant cafe with swing chairs. Excellent coffee. Friendly service. Meals.

11AM-10:30PM

The Char Siddhs

Comprised of a group of four temples around Dehradun: Lakshman Siddh (along the Dehradun-Rishikesh road 12 km from Dehradun), Kalu Siddh (near Baniyawala), Manak Siddh (near Shimla Bypass Road) and Madu Siddh (near Premnagar). Small temples in scenic and as yet unspoilt locales. It is commonly believed that visiting all four Siddhs in a single day will fulfil a devotee's wishes.