Overview of the destinationA half hour's drive from the main city, the 'Robbers' (or is it Rover's? No one knows) caves are a good getaway on a hot summer day. Still not commercialised, the crowd is less, and as you go deeper into the caves, it gets better. Filtering light from the top and cold water underneath, one can wade and squeeze through to a rather clear opening with lots of good clean water...
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Dehradun as such also has a lot of things to offer for site-seeing. One is robbers' cave (see photos), then of course the Rajaji national park, the Tibetan monastery. Must-try is the bakery products from a few well-known shops in the city- especially the sweet buns, brownies and stick-jaw toffees.
Activities & things to do
A good break, but just for a day or two, unless you have someone staying there. One can enjoy the greenery and the weather, the drives (to Mussoorie and Rishikesh)...however, there is not much to do after 9pm...Not very many eating joints either. But otherwise, go replenish your senses!
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
A 6-hours drive by road; Shatabdi too is convenient. The drive towards Dehradun is quite pleasant, with the famous 'daat kaali' mandir at the entrance. Mid-way between Delhi and D'dun is Cheetal- a very beautiful and clean stop for snacks and rest.
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