Things to Do in Dehradun

The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.

Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.

The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).

Small town in the Dehradun District with ancient monuments such as the Edicts_of_Ashoka.

Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind. Museum entry ₹25, covers 6 halls. Photography permitted in the compound but not in the museum halls. Open 9AM-1PM and 2:30PM–5:30PM.

RIMC is one of the finest schools in India for training young men to become a part of the Indian Armed Forces.

Robber's cave is a beautiful picnic spot. On display here is one of nature's strange phenomena; a stream of water goes underground here and reappears a few metres away. The cave is surrounded by hills and is a beautiful getaway for those looking for peace and quiet of the hills.

Another place worth a visit is the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. It is the best center on Himalayan geology in the country and has done some pioneering work in the field. A museum displaying the geological diversity of the sub-continent is the center of attraction here and a must see for all those visiting the institute.