Discover Rishikesh to Dehradun: Why you should visit Dehradun?

Travel should never be far. The distance from Rishikesh to Dehradun is not far, it is located near the foothills of the Himalayas and only a short ride from Rishikesh. A trip from Rishikesh to Dehradun is one of your closest weekend getaways in Uttarakhand, even though it may feel like you’re leaving town for another place.

Rishikesh to Dehradun Distance is only 43 km and 1 and a half hour road journey, while you take this road trip from Rishikesh, you can enhance your experience by enjoying everything that lies along the way.

On your road trip from Rishikesh to Dehradun, you will pass by these mystical places, and enjoy everything that lies on the way. We recommend that you take your time enjoying the sites and sounds around you at every step making sure to stop for pictures when needed.

Both cities boast about their rich history, natural beauty, and enticing culture so make sure not to miss out on either Dehradun or Rishikesh during your weekend getaway.

En-Route attractions ( Rishikesh to Dehradun )

Sahastradhara Falls, Malsi Deer Park, Robbers Cave, Buddhist Monastery, Tapkeshwar Temple Maldevta Waterfall, Paragliding, Trekking, Hiking, Cycling, and many more, are some of the fantastic natural and cultural destinations you can visit when on holidays in Uttarakhand.

Sahastradhara Falls– In addition to its medicinal merits, the spring is also known for its beautiful views. And it’s no surprise considering that it’s surrounded by mountainous terrain of forests and ancient Robber caves.

Malsi Deer Park–The deer park is one of the most well-known locations in Uttarakhand. It has a great collection of wild animals, including many deer who roam freely among visitors. It’s also part of one of Asia’s largest home stays so if you feel like kicking it at Binsar, this is your spot

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Tapkeshwar Temple: The temple itself is situated by the forest side and its main wish-granting Shivalinga is inside an ancient cave.

Maldevta Paragliding: Fly with us at Maldevta valley in Dehradun, one of the best places for paragliding and air safaris that brings you “heavenly” pleasure while flying over some of the most spectacular mountains in India. Being in the Maldevta valley during monsoon is like being in Switzerland, as it receives beautiful rainfall throughout this season.

Song River at Maldevta: Like any other major river, the music which runs through the Doon Valley travels an extended distance – traversing over 120 miles before it meets its end. Both Bindel and Rispana are part of this great river as Kali Gad is widely known for providing important waters to Doon Valley.

Robber’s Cave: Robber’s Cave (locally known as Guchhupani), located near Sahasradhara (thousand fold spring), is a river cave formation in the Himalayas, approximately 8 kilometers from the city center of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Mind Rolling Buddhist Monastery: The Mindrolling Nyingma Monastery is one of the “Six Mother” principal colleges of the illustrious Nyingma College. Founded in 1676 by Rigzin Terdak Lingpa, it has since been known for hosting some prominent monks such as Jetsun Taranatha, Trisong Detsen, and Minling Terchen.

Conclusion

As you can see, both Rishikesh to Dehradun have a lot to offer visitors. For those of you who have never been there, we hope this article has helped you understand a bit more about these two amazing cities. If you have any further questions, please contact us anytime at info@rishikeshdaytour.com. Thank you for reading!