A Peaceful Destination
Dehradun’s temples and natural attractions, combined with the fact that many tourists simply pass through, make this a wonderfully tranquil destination.
Dehradun is the beautiful gateway to the Himalaya Mountains in India. The capital of the Uttarakhand Province has over 650 000 residents, and is home to a small yet wonderful collection of different sights and sounds. Dehradun offers you an enlightening travelling experience with tourist attractions such as Tapkeshwar Temple, Robber’s Cave, and Rajaji National Park.
To help you discover this hidden treasure of a holiday city, cheap flights to Dehradun are now available for a limited time! This destination is home to the Dehradun Airport (DED), which is an hour’s drive from the city centre. This airport serves one of India’s main airline companies, Jet Airways. Popular flights to Dehradun are now available from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. The average duration of these flights is 18 hours.
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Dehradun’s temples and natural attractions, combined with the fact that many tourists simply pass through, make this a wonderfully tranquil destination.
Peruse the selection of spices, edibles, artefacts, and various other exciting wares at the stalls in the centre of Dehradun.
Dehradun sits in the heart of the magnificent Doon Valley, guaranteeing you spectacular surrounding views.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | India |
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Currency | Indian Rupee |
Exchange Rate | 1 ZAR = 6.15 INR |
Language | Hindi and English |
Hub Airport | Dehradun Airport |
Airline | Air India |
Time Zone | GMT + 5.30 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C / D / M |
The best time to travel to Dehradun is the winter season (November – March) when the city reaches icy temperatures and it’s snowing. This is one of the least popular times to go, meaning you will find more availability and more affordable rates when it comes to accommodation. Make sure to pack plenty of warm clothing. At the end of the monsoon season, in late September, the weather is ideal, with no clouds, and nights with a slight chill in the air, making this another perfect time to go, as those affordable rates will still be available. The summer period (April – June) is the peak tourist season in Dehradun, due to a pleasant climate that draws large volumes. The days will be hot, but the nights will be cool, granting you refreshing relief from the blazing summer heat.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 7°C | 9°C | 13°C | 17°C | 21°C | 23°C | 23°C | 23°C | 20°C | 17°C | 12°C | 8°C |
High °C | 22°C | 24°C | 28°C | 32°C | 34°C | 34°C | 32°C | 31°C | 30°C | 28°C | 26°C | 23°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 10 | 40 | 60 | 50 | 60 | 290 | 470 | 480 | 300 | 40 | 10 | 20 |
Many travellers know Dehradun as the gateway to the towns that sit along the foothills of the famous Himalaya Mountains. The capital of the Uttarakhand Province, however, is also a gorgeous and lively destination with a small number of wonderful attractions.
While Dehradun is usually brimming with activity, it also offers you a more tranquil side, in the form of many peaceful temples and natural attractions on the outskirts of the city.
One of the most prominent attractions is the Forest Research Institute, where you can enjoy long walks along trimmed lawns and extensive walkways and through informative museums. Other sights of Dehradun include the eye-catching Tibetan Buddhist Temple, the bustling Paltan Bazaar in the city’s centre, and the breath-taking natural beauty of Robber’s Cave and Tiger Falls.
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