Family Friendly 1-Day Itinerary for Dehradun

  1. 10:00AM: Forest Research Institute
    Located 10 minutes (3.5km) from Dehradun Railway Station.

    The Forest Research Institute has six museums exhibiting a wide array of flora and fauna from different parts of India. The campus is surrounded by lush greenery and serene ambiance, making it a perfect spot for a family visit.

  2. 11:30AM: Mindrolling Monastery
    Located 19 minutes (9.0km) from Forest Research Institute.

    The Mindrolling Monastery is an impressive Tibetan-style Buddhist temple. With its rich architecture, fascinating history, and stunning views of the surrounding nature, this monastery offers a peaceful atmosphere and excellent photo opportunities.

  3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Kumar Vegetarian Restaurant
    Located 12 minutes (6.1km) from Mindrolling Monastery.

    Satisfy your hunger with a scrumptious feast at Kumar Vegetarian Restaurant. A traditional Indian-style restaurant that serves delicious vegetarian food, it is a favourite among locals and tourists alike. Do try their speciality dish, thali, which is a wholesome meal consisting of several dishes on a plate.

  4. 2:30PM: Tapkeshwar Temple
    Located 23 minutes (7.6km) from Kumar Vegetarian Restaurant.

    The Tapkeshwar Temple is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the seasonal river. The temple's unique feature is that water flows over the "Shivalinga," giving it a mystical and ethereal appearance that offers visitors a divine experience.

  5. 4:00PM: Robber's Cave
    Located 20 minutes (9.2km) from Tapkeshwar Temple.

    The Robber's Cave is a natural cave formed by a river that disappears and then emerges again. It is surrounded by lush green hills, makes it a perfect spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Activities at Robber's cave include cave exploration and playing in the water stream.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Forest Research Institute (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Mindrolling Monastery (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Kumar Vegetarian Restaurant (1 hour, Rs 600 for two people)
  • Tapkeshwar Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Robber's Cave (2 hours, Rs 1000 for 4 people)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs 1600 ($22.53 USD)

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Sahastradhara hot spring waterfalls, located 10 km from the Dehradun Railway Station. To save time, you can skip Kumar Vegetarian Restaurant and grab some street food in-between the Sightseeing. And always carry a water bottle and comfortable shoes for the trip.

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