Weekend getaways near Dehradun

13 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Dehradun

People who have walked to Bhadraj describe a steep, tiring climb with rewarding views; one recalls a tough but enjoyable outing with friends. The Koti approach is recommended, and one commenter advises leaving the car below and walking up. Access draws substantial dissent: commenters describe poor roads and difficult scooter travel. In a June 2025 discussion, one warned of landslides and advised against going, while others also discouraged the trip. Those are dated accounts, not a current road-status report.

45 km by road · 2 to 4 hours' drive

7 people recommendvia r/Dehradun, r/indiasocial, r/indiatravel

George Everest draws recommendations for walks and viewpoints near Mussoorie. One walker describes enjoying wildflowers and bird calls on a long walk there, while another recommends it for scenic viewpoints and short walks. One commenter includes it among beginner-friendly treks. The dissent is about hype: another calls it overhyped but acceptable for tourists, preferring to leave other places for locals to explore.

36 km by road · under 2 hours' drive

5 people recommendvia r/Dehradun, r/indiatravel

Several commenters include Landour among Mussoorie-area outings, and one specifically suggests Lal Tibba in Landour as a day's stop. One commenter recommends walking its quiet lanes; another lists it for a later snow-season plan, not as a report of current snow. Views differ: one advises weekdays but then prefers Chakrata and says to skip Landour.

37 km by road · under 2 hours' drive

5 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Chakrata appears in recommendations for nearby hill trips and trekking from Dehradun. One commenter strongly prefers it to Landour, while another includes it in a list of trek suggestions. A separate commenter suggests it for a later snow-season trip. That is a seasonal suggestion rather than a promise of snow.

92 km by road · 2 to 4 hours' drive

5 people recommendvia r/Dehradun

Nag Tibba is repeatedly recommended as a trek option, with two commenters including it among beginner-friendly choices. A separate commenter suggests it for snow only if snowfall has actually occurred, adding that they doubted it had snowed at the time. The advice supports checking conditions rather than assuming snow will be present.

125 km by road · 2 to 4 hours' drive

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Dehradun, r/indiatravel

Rishikesh is repeatedly suggested for trips from Dehradun, with commenters mentioning Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Beatles Ashram, Patna waterfall and Triveni Ghat's evening aarti. Length-of-stay advice differs: one suggests at least a night, while another thinks a day is enough unless rafting is included. For a peaceful nature-focused itinerary, one commenter instead recommends Dhanaulti and advises skipping Rishikesh on that trip. In a September 2026 discussion, one commenter cautioned against riverside accommodation during heavy rain and another advised avoiding the town that week; those are dated cautions, not a current forecast.

39 km by road · under 2 hours' drive