Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India

Places to visit near Vikasnagar

Vikasnagar is a town in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India, home to about 13,055 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 14 temples, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pahadlok Trekkers (5 km), Shaktipeeth Shri Shakambhari Devi ji Temple (30 km) and George Everest Peak (31 km).

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Vikasnagar at a glance

Location
Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India
Population
about 13,055
Coordinates
30.4694° N, 77.7728° E
Places within 50 km
95 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Mussoorie, 35 km
Railway station
Dehradun (DDN), 38 km
Airport
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 62 km

Top places to visit near Vikasnagar

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Temples near Vikasnagar

56 temples within 100 km of Vikasnagar. The closest is Gurudwara Paonta Sahib (19 km); the best-known is Shaktipeeth Shri Shakambhari Devi ji Temple (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vikasnagar

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vikasnagar. The closest is Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vikasnagar

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vikasnagar. The closest is George Everest Peak (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Vikasnagar

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vikasnagar. The closest is Ashok Shila (11 km); the best-known is Ashoka Rock Edict (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Vikasnagar

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Vikasnagar. The closest is Juddo Waterfall (18 km); the best-known is Tiger Fall (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vikasnagar

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vikasnagar. The closest is Dakpathar Barrage (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Vikasnagar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vikasnagar
  2. 1 km The Dream Treks · trek, Dehradun
  3. 5 km Dakpathar Barrage · dam, Dehradun
  4. 1 km Pahadlok Trekkers · trek, Dehradun
  5. 28 km George Everest Peak · peak, Dehradun
  6. 44 km Shaktipeeth Shri Shakambhari Devi ji Temple · temple, Saharanpur
  7. 30 km Back to Vikasnagar

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How to reach Vikasnagar

  • By train: Dehradun (DDN) — about 38 km from the centre
  • By train: Kalanour (KNZ) — about 75 km from the centre
  • By air: Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), Dehradun (Jauligrant) — about 62 km by road
  • By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh — about 121 km by road
  • By road from Mussoorie: about 35 km · directions
  • By road from Dehradun: about 38 km · directions
  • By road from Rishikesh: about 80 km · directions

All places near Vikasnagar by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vikasnagar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1456Gurudwara Paonta Sahib (19 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1427Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary (14 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1324George Everest Peak (31 km)
Forts & heritage1222Ashok Shila (11 km)
Waterfalls820Juddo Waterfall (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs716Dakpathar Barrage (5 km)
Other attractions612George Everest Base (31 km)
Treks58The Dream Treks (1 km)
Buddhist sites68Buddha Point (33 km)
Museums47Regional Science Center (RSC) (26 km)
Caves25Gucchupani Robbers' Cave (37 km)
Parks13Atal Udhyan Mussoorie (34 km)
Mosques & dargahs12Makkah Masjid (40 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12The CREW Cascade (28 km)
Churches11Kellogg Memorial Church (39 km)
Jain sites01Shri Chintamani Parasnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir (83 km)

Vikasnagar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vikasnagar?

Pahadlok Trekkers (trek, about 5 km), The Dream Treks (trek, about 1 km), Shaktipeeth Shri Shakambhari Devi ji Temple (temple, about 30 km), Dakpathar Barrage (dam, about 5 km), George Everest Peak (peak, about 31 km), FRI Museum (museum, about 32 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vikasnagar?

95 places on Spotwander: 14 temples, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Vikasnagar?

Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, about 19 km by road; Shaktipeeth Shri Shakambhari Devi ji Temple (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vikasnagar?

Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary, about 14 km by road; Badshahi Bagh (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vikasnagar?

George Everest Peak, about 31 km by road; View Point, Vilaspur Kandli (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vikasnagar?

Start in Vikasnagar, visit The Dream Treks, then Dakpathar Barrage, then Pahadlok Trekkers, then George Everest Peak, then Shaktipeeth Shri Shakambhari Devi ji Temple, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vikasnagar?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Vikasnagar?

By train: Dehradun (DDN), about 38 km away. By air: Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 62 km by road. By road: 35 km from Mussoorie.

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