Travel Guide to Sahastradhara in Dehradun

I hang out in Dehradun most of the times because I LOVE this city. I love the food, the environment, the culture and everything else in between. BUT, every once in a while- I need a change and SAHASTRADHARA was this time's saviour. I visited the Waterfall, stream, temple, ropeway within a day! It is situated towards the direction of Mussorie. Pretty soon I'll be visiting again with my boyfriend, Sourab! He loves travelling and I love him.

How to Reach:

You can reach Sahastradhara via the following ways.

• Nearest airport- Take a flight from your home to Jolly Grant Airport. You can either take a bus/cab from there till Parade Ground where you will have to catch another bus till Sahastradhara.

• Nearest railway station- Dehradun Railway Station is the closest to Sahastradhara. From the railway station, take the shared auto till Parade Ground from where you will have to catch another bus till Sahastradhara.

• Via bus- If you stay or are staying in Dehradun, head to Parade ground. A bus leaves from here frequently. Ticket is priced just at INR 25/- The ride from Dehradun on Sahastradhara is also quite fun.

Best time to visit Sahastradhara:

Although you can go there all year round, I recommend going in the summer season when everything is in operation, like the water park.

Where to stay:

There are hotels and guest houses all over the place, but I recommend staying in D.K. Himalayan Guest

house, which is located right by the stream. Prices range from INR 500 to 900.

Things to do:

• Visit the Shiv temple and Droanacharya Gufa- Sahastradhara has a small Shiv maunder complex but is unique for harbouring the Gufa. According to the history, Droanacharya meditated in the said caves, hence the name.

• Sahastradhara Ropeway- For INR 150 per person (entry fees) you can take a 5 minute ropeway ride to a small amusement park. Unfortunately, the park isn ’t functional and is only maintained for beautification purposes. Timings- 9 AM to 6 PM.

• Waterpark- Functional during the summer season, Sahastradhara has a small water park and a few rides.

• Swim in the stream- Sahastradhara (meaning the thousand fold spring) has small manmade pools in the stream. You can swim here, relax by the river and do nothing!

• Visit the Sahastradhara waterfall- Although it is not a huge waterfall, the stream is also flooded with water from a small waterfall, by the temple.

Places to eat at:

I only tried food at two eating joints since I only stayed for a night-

• Bhawani Restuarant and Hotel- For an affordable, fresh and tasty Indian food, head to Bhawani’s. It is run by a local family who have been staying in Sahastradhara for over a decade!

• The eating joint at Ropeway Park- If you’re craving south dosa, you can have a plate just for 110/- INR at the ropeway restaurant.

Places to visit around Sahastradhara:

• Mussourie

• Dhanaulti

• Clement town

PS. Don’t confuse this with Badrinath’s Sahastradhara or Sahastradhara Maheshwar! HEHE..