Guide · Last updated April 2026
15 Fun Things to Do in Dehradun This Weekend (2026)
Dehradun is famous for its boarding schools, the Mussoorie hills and the Doon Valley views — but if you've grown out of malls and Pacific food courts, here are 15 hands-on, indoor and outdoor things to do in Dehradun in 2026, starting with the city's first neon splatter studio.
Covering: EC Road · Rajpur Road · Astley Hall · Clock Tower · Sahastradhara
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Neon Splatter Room at Splashit Dehradun
Dehradun's first UV blacklight neon splatter room — opposite Hotel Lemarq on EC Road. Suit up, throw glow-in-the-dark paint, take home a canvas. ₹1,200 per person.
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Acrylic pour art at Splashit Dehradun
Beginner-friendly fluid art on canvas. 45 minutes, no skill required. Great for couples and small friend groups.
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Slime Lab at Splashit Dehradun
Kids make 2 custom slime jars — scented, glittered, charmed. From ₹800 per child.
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Walk on Rajpur Road in the evening
Dehradun's main café and shopping street — Town Hall, Astley Hall, indie cafés.
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Sahastradhara springs (sulphur water)
30 minutes from EC Road. Natural sulphur springs, picnic spots, ropeway.
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Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)
8 km from city. Walk through a stream cave — fun for kids, free entry.
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Forest Research Institute campus
Colonial-era architecture, large grounds, museum. ₹50 entry.
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Day trip to Mussoorie
1.5 hours by car. Mall Road, Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba viewpoint.
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Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple
Ancient cave temple with natural water dripping over the shivling.
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Pacific Mall food + arcade
Air-conditioned weekend default with PVR and food court.
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Mindrolling Monastery, Clement Town
South Asia's tallest stupa, beautiful Tibetan murals, peaceful gardens.
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Asan Barrage birdwatching (winter)
December–February only. Migratory birds, photography spot 40 min from town.
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Lacchiwala picnic spot
Forest setting with shallow water for kids. Pack lunch and go for the day.
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Buddha Temple at Clement Town
Photogenic prayer wheels and Tibetan craft shops nearby.
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Cafés in Rajpur — Café De Mosaic & Town Table
Higher-end café scene 10–15 minutes from EC Road. Great for slow Sunday brunches.
FAQ: Things to do in Dehradun
What are the most unique things to do in Dehradun?+
Splashit's Neon Splatter Room in EC Road is the most talked-about unique experience in Dehradun right now — a UV blacklight studio where you throw glow-in-the-dark paint. Other unique picks include Splashit's tufting workshop (make your own rug), acrylic pour art, and escape rooms.
What are good indoor activities in Dehradun?+
Top indoor activities in Dehradun include Splashit (neon splatter, tufting, acrylic pour, slime making), escape rooms, trampoline parks and malls. Splashit is air-conditioned and open 11 AM – 9 PM.
What should we do in Dehradun this weekend?+
Book Splashit Dehradun in EC Road — a 60-90 minute hands-on art activity where you take home your creation. Prices from ₹800. Book at book.splashit.co.in. Pair it with a meal at nearby cafés and you have a full weekend plan.
What are things to do in Dehradun with kids?+
For kids, Splashit's Slime Lab, Neon Splatter Room and Teddy Pour Art are the top picks in Dehradun — safe, guided, and every kid goes home with something they made. From ₹800 per child.
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