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Dating in Dehradun: first dates and weekend trips

Updated · by the SwipeTrip team

Dehradun is a valley city at the foot of the Himalaya, known for its schools, bakeries and old colonial campuses. First dates are relaxed here, a café on Rajpur Road or a walk through the Forest Research Institute, and Mussoorie and Rishikesh are close enough for an afternoon.

First date ideas in Dehradun

  • Forest Research Institute

    Kaulagarh Road

    A grand colonial building in huge, leafy grounds, with small museums inside. Walk the lawns and talk.

  • Robber's Cave

    Anarwala

    A narrow gorge, also called Guchhupani, where you walk through a cold stream between rock walls. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet.

  • Rajpur Road

    Rajpur Road

    The city's long café and restaurant strip, the easy choice for coffee or dinner.

  • Sahastradhara

    Sahastradhara

    Sulphur springs and small waterfalls in the hills outside the city. Better on a weekday than a crowded Sunday.

  • Mindrolling Monastery

    Clement Town

    A large Tibetan Buddhist monastery with a great stupa and peaceful gardens.

  • Paltan Bazaar and the Clock Tower

    City centre

    The old market around the Ghanta Ghar, good for a wander and street snacks.

Weekend trips from Dehradun

For when a few good dates turn into a plan to go somewhere together.

  • Mussoorie and Landour

    Uttarakhand

    Mall Road, the quiet lanes and bakeries of Landour, and views of snow peaks on clear days.

    about 1 to 1.5 hours by roadMarch to June and September to November

  • Rishikesh

    Uttarakhand

    The Ganga, the bridges, riverside cafés and rafting in season.

    about 1 to 1.5 hours by roadSeptember to November and February to April

  • Dhanaulti

    Uttarakhand

    Deodar forests and a quiet ridge past Mussoorie, with snow on some winter days.

    about 2 hours by roadMarch to June and October to February

  • Kanatal

    Uttarakhand

    A small hill village for camping and stargazing, with Surkanda Devi temple nearby.

    about 2.5 hours by roadMarch to June and October to February

  • Chakrata

    Uttarakhand

    A quiet cantonment town with Tiger Falls and forest walks, far from the crowds.

    about 3 hours by roadMarch to June and September to November

First-date tips for Dehradun

  • Avoid holiday weekends: Roads to Mussoorie and Rishikesh jam on long weekends. Go early, or pick a weekday.
  • Respect the monsoon: July and August bring heavy rain and landslides on hill roads. Check the roads before any drive.
  • Try a bakery date: Dehradun is known for its bakeries and rusks. A coffee and something baked is the classic easy meeting.
  • Get home on your own: Book your own cab, especially after dark, and tell a friend your plan.

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  • What are good first date ideas in Dehradun?

    A walk at the Forest Research Institute, a splash through Robber's Cave, coffee on Rajpur Road, the gardens of Mindrolling Monastery, or snacks in Paltan Bazaar.

  • Where can couples go for a weekend trip from Dehradun?

    Mussoorie and Rishikesh are an hour or so away; Dhanaulti and Kanatal are quieter; Chakrata is a peaceful longer drive.

  • Is it safe to meet a match from a dating app in Dehradun?

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