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Weekend Excursions from Dehradun

Weekend Excursions from DehradunAll the places for weekend excursions from Dehradun are worth a visit and are among the prime attractions while on a tour to Dehradun. One of the famous cities in Uttaranchal, Dehradun is a picturesque hill station nestled amidst the Himalayas and the Shivaliks, and Rivers Ganges and Yamuna. If you have a penchant for adventure, you can enjoy skiing and trekking in Dehradun. You can also witness the different fairs and festivals the city hosts.

There are numerous places around Dehradun that are thronged by hordes of tourists. The weekend excursions from Dehradun take you to destinations away from the main city. You can enjoy nice weekend excursions from Dehradun at the following places -

  • Mussoorie: You can go for a trip to this nearby hill station, renowned for its captivating landscape comprising of imposing mountains and lush greenery.
  • Kalsi: Well-preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India, this site is known for housing the Ashokan pillar of 450 BC.
  • Dakpathar: Situated 45 km from Dehradun, the natural beauty of this scenic place draws the crowd.
  • Paonta Sahib: This holy city lies 51 km from Dehradun, in the neighboring state of Himachal Pradesh. Poanta Sahib, founded by the tenth Sikh Guru Govind Singh, is flocked by Sikh pilgrims. It is believed that at the site of the Gurdwara next to River Yamuna, the Guru wrote a major portion of the sacred Dasam Granth.
  • Chakrata: Located 90 km from Dehradun, at an elevation of 5500-6500 feet, this is an ideal place for adventure lovers.

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