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City Experience: A Day Trip to Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh

  1. 9:00AM: Robber's Cave, Dehradun
    20 minutes (7.7 km) from Dehradun City Centre

    Robber's Cave, also known as Guchu Pani, is a natural cave formation with a river flowing through it. Visitors can take a fascinating walk through the water and explore the cave's unique rocky terrain. The cave is open for visits from 7:00AM-6:00PM.

  2. 11:30AM: Kempty Falls, Mussoorie
    2 hours (33.3 km) from Robber's Cave

    Kempty Falls is a popular tourist destination and is known for its picturesque cascading falls and cool clear water. Visitors can take a dip in the swimming pool or the waterfall for a refreshing experience. Kempty Falls is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and entrance fees are around 50 INR per person.

  3. 2:00PM: Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh
    2 hours (52.6 km) from Kempty Falls

    Lakshman Jhula is a suspended bridge that extends over the Ganges river. The bridge offers a beautiful panoramic view of the river and the town of Rishikesh. Visitors can also shop for souvenirs in the nearby markets. The bridge is open to pedestrians and motorcycles from 5:00AM-10:00PM.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Robber's Cave (1 hour, 50 INR)
  • Kempty Falls (2 hours, 100 INR)
  • Lakshman Jhula (1 hour, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: 150 INR per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore the nearby temples and ashrams in Rishikesh. Alternatively, you can take a boat ride on the Ganges river. If you have less time, you can skip Kempty Falls and spend more time exploring Dehradun and Rishikesh.

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