Sahastradharaसहस्त्रधारा
A limestone gorge near Dehradun with dripping caves and a stream to wade in. Avoid it in heavy rain.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereDehradun, Uttarakhand
Foothills and Doon
Foothills and Doon
Best time to visit15 March to 15 June and 15 September to 15 November
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Summer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Height600 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbySahastradhara, Dehradun
EntrySmall entry fee
About Sahastradhara
A limestone gorge about 15 km from Dehradun where cave water drips and a stream falls over rocks, with sulphur springs said to have healing qualities. The water is shallow in summer and good for wading, and a ropeway goes up to a ridge view. In the monsoon the stream can rise suddenly, so avoid it in heavy rain.
What to see and do
- Limestone cave dripping water
- Sulphur springs in the stream
- Shallow pools to wade in
- Ropeway to the ridge
- Easy half day from Dehradun
Part of Shivalik Hills.
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