Known For : Mussoorie Mall Road Kempty Falls Camel's Back Road
Nestled amidst the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, Mussoorie is also known as Queen of The Hills. It has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year. The pristine, natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular choice of holiday for honeymooners and families alike.
Distance from Dehradun: 32 km
Best Time: September to June
Known For : New Tehri Dhanaulti Camping
Once a deserted land, today Kanatal is a usual haunt for those travellers who seek peace and solitude. It is one of the lesser-known hill stations near Dehradun. Kanatal is said to be named after a lake that once existed there. Apart from peace, the place exhibits a charm in the form of majestic hills, fruit trees, apple orchards and lush green forests.
Distance from Dehradun: 76 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Tiger Falls Deoban Budher Caves
Chakrata is a small hill town near Dehradun located on top of the Yamuna valley, amidst lush green forests, caves and ancient temples. With mountain climbing as one of the popular activities in Chakrata, it is also becoming a popular destination for camping and is gaining popularity as a hill station to visit near Dehradun.
Distance from Dehradun: 89 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Skiing in Auli Trishul Peak Auli Ropeway
Dotted with the apple orchards, old oaks and pine trees there is no dearth of natural beauty in Auli. Apart from skiing you can also go for numerous treks in the hills of Garhwal Himalayas and enjoy the spellbinding views of the snow-draped mountains. Auli is a popular hill station near Dehradun.
Distance from Dehradun: 304 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Dhanaulti Adventure Park Eco Park, Dhanaulti Apple Orchard Resort
With minimal human intrusion, without overloading or overwhelming your senses or expectations, Dhanaulti slowly seeps into your conscience like a long lost pleasant dream, bringing with it comfort and quiet, and giving you the much-needed break from your humdrum routine life.
Distance from Dehradun: 59 km
Best Time: September to June
Known For : Bhulla Lake Tip N Top Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Perched amidst the Garhwal Hills of Uttarakhand, Lansdowne is a quaint little hill town. Lansdowne is more famously known for being home to the Garhwal Rifle regiment of the Indian Army. This hill station near Dehradun is neither commercialised nor heavily urbanised, making it the perfect getaway for anyone looking to take a break amidst peace and solitude.
Distance from Dehradun: 157 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Dodital Lake Nachiketa Lake Dodital Dayara Pass Trek
Endearingly called as Devbhoomi, Uttarkashi, literally meaning 'Kashi of the North', is a quaint little hill station near Dehradun. Revered by the Hindus as one of their propitious religious sites, the townhouses two of the total four holy shrines of Hindu mythology. Replete with ashrams and mandir, the town has got a spiritual vibe to it.
Distance from Dehradun: 146 km
Best Time: March to June, September to November
Known For : Pancheshwar Lohaghat Mayawati Ashram
A quaint old town, Abbott Mount is located in the Kali Kumaon region of Champawat district, Uttarakhand. Here, one can witness the charm of a bygone British colonial era through a marvelous church and 13 isolated cottages across the hill.
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nestled away from the hustle-bustle of the city, Har Ki dun is a beautiful cradle shaped valley with untouched panoramic beauty. This hill station near Dehradun is one of the remotest areas of Uttarakhand offering a plethora of trekking excursions.
Distance from Dehradun: 186 km
Known For : Monkey Point Mall Road Gilbert Trail
Located on the way from Chandigarh to Shimla, Kasauli is a hilly cantonment town that makes for an ideal peaceful holiday location, especially for a weekend getaway.
Distance from Dehradun: 183 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Tehri Dam Surkanda Devi Temple
Far from the rush of city life, Chamba is a small town popular for its picturesque views lined with deodar and pine trees, its apple orchards and various temples.
Distance from Dehradun: 87 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nestled amidst a canopy of dense Deodar trees, Landour is a quaint town in Uttarakhand located along the lower western Himalayas. It is a small cantonment town. Landour's cosy setting and pristine natural beauty give off a soothingly positive vibe, ideal for one to rejuvenate their senses.
Known For : Naini Lake Snow View Point Mall Road Nainital
Nainital is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Uttarakhand nestled amidst the Kumaon Hills. Also famously known as 'City of Lakes,' Nainital abounds in natural beauty, with its snow-capped hills and tranquil lakes lending it a nostalgic charm of its own.
Distance from Dehradun: 286 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Jauljibi Om Parvat Kali River
A remote town of Uttaranchal, Dharchula is a place with lots of scenic beauty. Bounded by the Kumaon Region's mountains and high peaks and glaciers of Panchchuli range on the west, this hill station near Dehradun lies on the way to a very famous and holy pilgrimage of India namely Kailash Mansarover.
Distance from Dehradun: 473 km
Best Time: May to June, September to December
Known For : Rudradhari Falls and Caves Gwaldam Trek to Pinnath
Embellished with all the right ingredients including lush green valley, verdant pine tree forests, meandering creeks, tranquility and majestic Himalayan peaks, Kausani is one of the most spellbinding hill stations near Dehradun.
Distance from Dehradun: 318 km
Best Time: April to June, September to December
Known For : Zero Point Jageshwar Kasar Devi
Cradled in the wilderness of Himalayan ranges, the sprawling town of Almora shaped like a horse-shoe is a hill station that boasts of a pre-British heritage and an adyllic vibe.
Distance from Dehradun: 347 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Chaubatia Orchards Majhkhali Golf Course
Ranikhet meaning Queen's farm is a hill station developed by the Britishers around ancient temples, undulating Himalayan hills and forests. Ranikhet is popular for its views of the Nanda Devi Peak, trekking ranges, mountainous climbs, golf courses, orchards and temples.
Distance from Dehradun: 315 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : The Ridge Jakhu Temple Mall Road, Shimla
Probably the most popular hill station in northern India, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh famous for its Mall road, the Ridge, toy train etc. among honeymooners and families alike. Shimla is a historical hill station near Dehradun that finds its roots back in the British era.
Distance from Dehradun: 226 km
Best Time: October to June
Known For : Dharali Mukhwas Village Sattal
Harsil, still lesser known to tourists, is a perfect getaway for those in quest of peace and solitude. Nestled amid the Himalayas and dense cover of pine and deodar with River Bhagirathi gurgling across the area, Harsil is a hill station near Dehradun that is a complete package for vacation makers.
Distance from Dehradun: 221 km
Best Time: April to October
Known For : Sitla Chauli ki Jaali Mukteshwar Temple
Mukteshwar is a small hill station mostly known for adventure sports such as rock climbing, rappelling etc. and the amazing view of Himalayan ranges you get from there.
Distance from Dehradun: 330 km
Best Time: October to June
Known For : Patal Bhubaneshwari Nakuleshwar Temple Arjuneshwar Shiva Temple
The bowl-shaped town of Chaukori, located in the state of Uttaranchal, is nestled within the Himalayas. As a tourist hill station near Dehradun, it offers many beautifully breathtaking views – be it the lusciously green tea gardens, or the majestic snow-capped peaks of Nanda Devi and Panchachuli, the peaceful sunrise and sunsets, and the bejewelled night skies with the light of a million stars.
Distance from Dehradun: 369 km
Best Time: October to March
Known For : Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Bineshwar Temple Zero Point
A small hill station near Dehradun set in the midst of lush green forests covered with oak, pine, deodar trees, Binsar has plenty of tourist attractions including green meadows, temples and the Binsar wildlife sanctuary.
Distance from Dehradun: 377 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Khirsu is a sleepy and peaceful hill village, located at a distance of 15 km from Pauri Garhwal, wrapped with lush greenery and orchards. The place is off the popular tourist trails, yet to gather tourists rush to its refreshingly beautiful surroundings, ideal for a leisurely and relaxing holiday. This hill station near Dehradun is a paradise for people looking to escape the hustle-bustle of the favourite tourist spots.
Known For : Auli Vasundhara Waterfalls Mana
Chamoli is often referred to as the "Abode of Gods" as it has a strong bond with spirituality, seen from local astounding legends. Chamoli is a blessed place where the beauty of nature combined with its fascinating culture births serenity.
Best Time: November to March, July to August
Known For : Tungnath Temple Deori Tal Tungnath and Chandrashila Trek
Chopta, very simply put, is a trekker cum explorer's heaven. If you aren't an adrenaline junkie but inclined towards pushing your limits, visit the valley of Chopta for a life-altering experience and expand the boundaries of your physical horizon.
Distance from Dehradun: 202 km
Best Time: March to June
Known For : Bhimtal Lake Aquarium Island Cafe Hanuman Garhi
Rested at a height of 1370m above the sea level, Bhimtal is spotted with temples lying amid the verdant mountains and a pristine blue lake. The ancient town of Bhimtal is a serene hill station near Dehradun.
Distance from Dehradun: 298 km
Best Time: March to June, September to December
Known For : Munsiyari Chandak Kafni Glacier Trek
A small urban town bustling with tourists is a prime example of raw beauty of nature and is often fondly referred to as the "Little Kashmir".
Distance from Dehradun: 460 km
Best Time: April to June, October to December
Known For : Ropeway Ghangaria Nanda Devi National Park
Joshimath is a cute hill station near Dehradun nestled amid the lap of the snow-capped Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand. This valley is mesmerizingly beautiful surrounded on all sides by picturesque views. If a good trekking trail is your calling, the Valley of Flowers Trek is close to Joshimath.
Distance from Dehradun: 293 km
Best Time: April to November
Known For : Orchards Nathuakhan Mukteshwar
Tucked away in the lap of the Himalayas in the Nainital district, Ramgarh boasts of unexplored natural beauty and old-world charm. Blessed with impeccable views of snow-covered mountain peaks, Ramgarh is also called the "Fruit Bowl of Kumaon" because of the verdant orchards of apples, plums, peaches and apricots.
Distance from Dehradun: 316 km
Best Time: October to May
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This post was published by Surbhi Parashar
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