Top 5 Natural Treasures to Visit Near Dehradun

Dehradun, the capital city of Uttrakhand has crimped some of the best natural gems in the lap of the foothills of the Himalayan region. In the coming years, it will be directly connected from Delhi and NCR with a brand new six-lane highway that will reduce the travel time from 6 hr to only 3.5 hrs. Dehradun is also known as an educational hub as top institutes, schools and colleges are here, attracting many students from all over India and the world. The popular char-dham yatra of Uttrakhand will get a major boost from this transformation in the road network. The city is quite popular for travellers, majorly seeking a weekend getaway near Delhi and NCR for a refreshment from the hectic metro life. The density of the population in Dehradun has significantly increased in the last few years therefore, a traveller wants to explore the top attractions near the city without any obstacles created on roads by heavy traffic, especially at weekends. The best way to explore the city is by hiring a scooty on rent in Dehradun.

We have listed the top natural places below near Dehradun that you must cover during your visit:

1. Malsi Deer Park:

 


This is the most popular natural park dedicated to spotted deer. This deer park is a part of the Malsi reserve forest which is situated just 10 km away from Dehradun. Besides the deer, you can also see rabbits, peacocks, Neelgai, and Quails in the park. Visiting the Malsi Deer Park will give you immense pleasure because of the greenery spreading throughout the area. Visitors must experience watching the animals and birds in their natural habitats.

2. Robber’s Cave:

 


This naturally formed 600-meter-long cave represents an incredible natural marvel, situated only 8 km from Dehradun’s main city. A river crosses through the cave and what sets Robber’s Cave apart is the unexplainable appearance and disappearance of a stream of water within its depths, only to reappear a few meters further down. This is an experience that you absolutely cannot afford to miss out on. The robber’s cave has become one of the best picnic spots near Dehradun due to its scenic surroundings along with the river’s game of hide and seek.

3. Sahastradhara:

 


If you want to spend quality time in a peaceful and truly serene environment then Sahastradhara is the perfect spot to explore near Dehradun. The enchanting waterfall and awesome surroundings make this place a beautiful escape for visitors. Spend quality time with your loved ones and create cherished memories. The word Sahastradhara is taken from Sanskrit which means Thousand-fold spring’. The water of these falls is supposed to be full of medicinal value and in the rainy season, the waterfalls appear in a different and vibrant form.

4. Lachhiwala:

 


Lachhiwala is located approximately 17 km from Dehradun and is known for its natural water stream boosted by the Susma River surrounded by lush green forest. This place is most popular among young travellers and summer is the best season to visit and enjoy the activities like swimming, jungle trekking and bird watching. Travellers can also access this place from Rishikesh and Haridwar and explore the natural wonder by acquiring the easy service of scooty on rent in Rishikesh.

5. Shikhar Fall:

 


Shikhar fall is about 13 km away from Dehradun located in kariwan Gaon. No vehicles like taxis and private cars reach the top of Shikhar Falls, therefore, you must be ready to trek approximately 1 km from the last parking area to be here. The waterfall is surrounded by lush green forests and is supposed to be a natural habitat for a variety of birds and butterflies.

Finally, we would like to inform you that Dehradun is well connected through Rail, Road and Air transport from all the major Indian cities. So, the next time, whenever you plan to visit Dehradun; must put the above natural treasures on your bucket list along with the service offered by Scooty Rent Wala.