Lachhiwala, Dehradun– The place is considered to be one of the best picnic spots near Dehradun. Pilgrims heading to Yamunotri can spend few hours here enjoying pleasant weather and bird watching.

• Sahastradhara, Dehradun– A serene place to rejuvenate your mind and soul, Sahastradhara is a water spring known for its medicinal values. Aesthetic beauty and calm weather make it a perfect destination to stop by for couple of hours enroute to Yamunotri.

• Robber’s Cave, Dehradun – Also known as Guchhupani, Robber’s Cave is believed to be the place where robbers used to hide in olden times. A cold-water spring flows through the cave which disappears at a point and then reappears at a spot further. One can also see beautiful waterfalls at few places inside the cave.

• Kempty Falls, Mussoorie– Enroute to Yamunotri, you can also stop by at the famous Kempty Falls in Mussoorie. Known to be the best picnic spot in Mussoorie, it is an ideal place to take a refreshing bath under the chilled waters of the gushing waterfall. You can also indulge in some boating at the nearby Mussoorie Lake.