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Dehradun 7-Day Itinerary for August 2023

  1. Day 1: Robber's Cave
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Dehradun Railway Station

    Explore the cave and its stream in the morning. Visit the nearby Shiv Temple in the afternoon. Enjoy a light snack at the cave's entrance in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Malsi Deer Park
    25 minutes (8.5 km) from Robber's Cave

    Observe the deer and other animals in their natural habitat in the morning. Take a stroll in the botanical garden in the afternoon. Savor some local street food in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Mindrolling Monastery
    35 minutes (10 km) from Malsi Deer Park

    Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the temple complex in the morning. Learn about Tibetan Buddhism at the Great Stupa in the afternoon. Taste some traditional Tibetan dishes in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Tapkeshwar Temple
    25 minutes (8.5 km) from Mindrolling Monastery

    Offer prayers at the temple in the morning. Enjoy a picnic by the waterfall in the afternoon. Buy some souvenirs from the nearby market in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Forest Research Institute
    20 minutes (5.5 km) from Tapkeshwar Temple

    Learn about the history and importance of forestry in India in the morning. Visit the Botanical Garden in the afternoon. Relax with a cup of tea at the Tea Garden in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Sahastradhara and Lacchiwala
    30 minutes (14 km) from Forest Research Institute

    Take a dip in the sulphur water springs at Sahastradhara in the morning. Enjoy a picnic by the man-made lake at Lacchiwala in the afternoon. Watch a sunset over the hills in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Rajaji National Park
    1 hour (35 km) from Sahastradhara and Lacchiwala

    Explore the diverse flora and fauna of the park on a safari in the morning. Visit the nearby Shiva Temple in the afternoon. Savor a farewell dinner with local delicacies in the evening.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the nearby town of Mussoorie for a day trip. Take a cable car ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak in Mussoorie, for panoramic views of the Himalayas. Enjoy some shopping and dining at the Mall Road. For adventure enthusiasts, try bungee jumping or zip-lining at Jumpin Heights in Rishikesh, two hours from Dehradun.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Robber's Cave (2 hours, free)
  • Malsi Deer Park (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Mindrolling Monastery (2 hours, free)
  • Tapkeshwar Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Forest Research Institute (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Sahastradhara and Lacchiwala (4 hours, INR 10 per person + INR 50 per person, respectively)
  • Rajaji National Park (4 hours, INR 1500 per jeep)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1590 per person
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