Dehradun in Doon Valley of Uttarakhand is located in the Garhwal region at the foothills of the Himalayas. The city is known for its picturesque landscape and provides a gateway to the surrounding Himalayan tourist destinations of Mussoorie,Dhanaulti and Auli.
* Mindrolling MonasteryMindrolling Monastery in Dehradun is a must visit place and also home to one of the largest Buddhist institutes in India.
* LachhiwalaLacchiwalla is a popular local destination in Doiwala,on the banks a small river. The man made water pools and forest area are the major attractions.
* DhanaultiDhanaulti hill station is another most popular place near Dehradun and known for alpine forests of Deodar and Rhododendron. Places of interest in Dhanaulti are adventure sports facility,Eco parks, Surkanda Devi Temple and Himalayan Weavers.
* MussoorieMussoorie Hill Station in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range is located 35 km from Dehradun at an altitude of 6,170 ft. Mussoorie has list of tourist attractions including Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Lake Mist and a nature walk known as Camel’s Back Road.
* Malsi Deer ParkMalsi Deer Park or Dehradun Zoo is the major public attraction and major wildlife lovers attraction.