Excursions and Leisure Options
You can take a day trip to Mussoorie (45 minutes by road) or to the Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary (an hour's drive). Picnics at Landour, Cloud's End and Dhanaulti in the Mussoorie area are part of the attractions here.Dehradun has many restaurants. The best are Kwality and President’s. Ellora and Standard Bakery are known for their biscuits and confectionery. The adventurous should try the ‘stick-jaws’, a candy popular with the students.
Bird Watching
The best season to explore the valley for birds is undoubtedly autumn and winter when large numbers of migratory birds can be found. The spring and summer are good to watch the resident birds in their nesting season. A total of 23 'globally threatened' avian species listed in IUCN Red list have been recorded here.Dehra Dun is home to the 100 year old Forest Research Institute, housing 6 different museums on subjects like forest pathology and silviculture. Even if this doesn’t really sound like your cup of tea, a visit to the institute is worthwhile to admire the handsome red and white building.
Dehra Dun’s green environs and pleasant climate make it a very popular holiday destination.
