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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Park

Grab a bite, watch the sun dip below the horizon, and wind down in the evening cool.

Best time: 17:03About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:18

    Manchanda Sweets

    Stop at Manchanda Sweets for a quick snack. The shop is open from 10:00 to 20:00, so it is ready for you well before the evening rush.

  2. 16:43

    Mahatma Gandhi Park

    Walk to Mahatma Gandhi Park. It is a 27-minute walk from RIMC, but since you are coming from the sweets shop nearby, you will have plenty of time to find a quiet spot in the garden.

  3. 17:03

    Mahatma Gandhi Park

    Watch the golden light wash over the park. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the day’s end.

  4. 17:33

    Tibetan market

    End your evening with steamed momos at the Tibetan market. It is just a short walk from the park, perfect for a warm, savory finish to the night.

Local tip

The walk from the sweets shop to the park is short, but the park is large. Find a bench facing west for the best view of the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Manchanda Sweets is open 10:00-20:00.
  • Sunset is at 17:39 and golden light starts at 17:03 on 15 January.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dehradun (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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