One Day Trips from Dehradun

Want a break but do not have an entire weekend to spare? Don’t worry; there are many places near Dehradun that can be seen within a day. Day trips from Dehradun are fun and refreshing and do not cost much. Wildlife tours, hiking, religious tours etc anything is possible near Dehradun in one day.

One Day Holiday Destinations From Dehradun

Chamba

Chamba is an old town in the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. A day trip to Chamba is filled with beautiful views of the majestic Himalayan Ranges and the picturesque sight of the sacred Bhagirathi River. Located at an altitude of 1676 meters above sea level, Chamba is one of those few hill stations that is not yet commercialized. Filled with peace and tranquility, a day trip to this town is the perfect way to relax after a hectic week.


How to Reach: The best way to reach Chamba is to either hire a taxi or drive yourself.
Distance: 85 kms
Time Taken by Road: 1 hour 30 minutes

Kanatal

Located on the Chamba-Mussoorie Highway in the Tehri District, Kanatal is another hill station that is untouched by urbanization. Located at an altitude of 2590 meters, Kanatal provides enchanting views of snow clad mountains and green forests. Because of its immense natural beauty, this town attracts many visitors every year. Kanatal serves as the perfect holiday spot to getaway from the scorching heat and pollution of the major cities.


How to Reach: Luxury Buses are easily available from Dehradun. One can even hire a taxi or drive down to Kanatal.
Distance: 78 kms
Time Taken by Road: 2 Hours

Rishikesh

For people who love adventures and sports, Rishikesh is the perfect place for them for a one-day trip. Rishikesh offers all kinds of adventurous activities such as hiking, trekking, bungee jumping and so on. However, it is particularly famous for its white water rafting between the months of March and September. All types of rafting enthusiasts (novice or professional) come to Rishikesh every year to raft at the mighty Ganges in this town.


How to Reach: The best way to reach Rishikesh is to either hire a taxi or rent a car from Dehradun.
Distance: 54 kms
Time Taken by Road: 50 minutes
Also See: Weekend Trip to Rishikesh

Chakrata
Located at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, Chakrata is a small cantonment town in Dehradun District. It is situated between Yamuna and Tons Rivers amidst many coniferous and oak trees. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, Chakrata is an ideal vacation spot for nature lovers, bird watchers and adventurous people.


How to Reach: Trains and bueses are easily available from Dehradun that run daily. One can even hire a cab to Chakrata.
Distance: 90 kms
Time Taken by Road: 1 hour 30 minutes