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Robbers cave Dehradun, one of the places of Dehradun which is filled with spellbinding sightsee and mesmerizing sceneries, which promises a wonderful yet memorable experience.

Dehradun is a well-known place throughout the world for its scenic beauty and tourist places surrounded by forest and natural sceneries. There are many tourist places in Dehradun which attract people all across the nation some of these tourist places are Dehradun zoo, Lachhiwala, Tapkeshwar Temple, Robbers cave Dehradun and so on.

People all across the nation come to Dehradun to find peace from their hectic and stressful life. Some of the people just come here to be close to nature. All the tourist places of Dehradun have their own history; some of them even have stories that fascinate visitors a lot.

Robbers cave is one of the famous, most sought tourist places of Dehradun. A lot of people all across the world come here every year to enjoy and find peace in its peaceful, mesmerizing ambiance. People who want to come here always have some questions in their minds regarding this place. In this article, we will try to cover some of the questions people have about Robbers cave.

About Robbers Cave, Dehradun 

Robber’s Cave is a cave that is located near Garhi cant, Dehradun. Locals call this place Guchhupani. This place is surrounded by mountains, hills, and forests. Robber’s Cave is a way between two mountains. In Robber’s cave, water flows knee-deep, though the level of water rises and decreases according to weather and season. There is also a waterfall at the end of the cave in which people take a bath and enjoy it. There are many shops around Robber’s cave which serve food and drinks (nonalcoholic) to visitors. Changing rooms are also available to change clothes after enjoying in waterfall. Parking is also available for two-wheeler and four-wheelers vehicles.

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Robber’s Cave History

People believe, in British era robbers who used to rob rich people with their belonging like cash, jewelry, and other valuable items used to hide them in this cave. This was a perfect hideout for robbers therefore this place is called Robber’s cave. Along with that, it is also believed that this place is a home of Lord Shiva.

Best time to visit Robber’s cave Guchhupani

People can visit this place any time except in the winter season. Because in winter the water is very cold and the atmosphere is also o cold which sometimes makes people uncomfortable. This place can be enjoyed best in Monsoon because of the rise in water level and greenery which surrounds this place. If anyone wants a respite from the heat and pollution of cities in the summer season, this place can be an ideal choice to find some relief from hot weather. People come to Robber’s cave throughout the year but this place gets a bit crowded in the summer season because of its beauty and sceneries.

Things to do in Robbers cave Dehradun

There are plenty of things which people could do while they stay in Robber’s cave. But there are certain things which will suit certain people. Some of the things which people can do here are:- Picnic, Photography, Trekking, Hiking and so on. This is an ideal place for people who want to enjoy and spend quality time with their loved ones. People can also come here in offseason for a romantic experience.

Robbers Cave Dehradun | Ticket Price

There are certain things which people must know prior to plain their trip to Robber’s cave. Here are some of the information which is a must to know for tourists.

1. Visiting Time:- From7:00 am to 6:00 pm
2. Entry Fee: 50 to 100 INR (Parking extra)
3. Visit Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Carry extra clothes and a towel with yourself so that you wouldn’t have to wear wet clothes. There is a shop that provides bathroom slippers on rent of 10 INR each; if you like you could also carry your own slippers.

Food stalls are also there near Robber’s cave but they usually serve fast food, so if you want to eat a heavy meal you must carry your meal with yourself. There are no other shops near the robber’s cave so carry all thing things which you need most of the time.

Robber’s Cave is a non- alcoholic tourist place so please don’t carry any kind of alcoholic drink, it may also lead you into trouble as police personals are always stationed there for the safety of people.

Robber’s Cave Distance from ISBT

Anyone can easily reach Robber’s cave. All you need to know is that it is located near Garhi cant, people call Robber’s cave Gucchupani so you better remember this name. The distance to Robber’s cave from Dehradun railway station is not much one can reach Gucchupani in 30 minutes. If you come from ISBT Dehradun, you will take around 40 minutes to reach here. To reach Gucchupani. First you have to board a bus to Anarwala, from there you can take a bus or auto to Gucchupani (Robbers Cave).

Nearby Attractions

There are so many places which are near to Robbers cave which you could enjoy along with Robbers cave. Tapkeshwar Temple is one of the nearest places of Robber’s cave. One can go there to have holy experience. There are many temples that have their own historical significance. Along with that one can also visit places like Forest Research Institute, Dehradun zoo, Sahastradhara, MDDA Park and so on. Some of these places are a bit far from Robber’s cave but are worthy of your visit.

Tourist place for family in Dehradun

Dehradun has a special place in the heart of tourists who travel here regularly or occasionally. Most of the places or tourist places of Dehradun are known to people but there are certain places that are not known to everyone. Robbers cave is one of them, most tourists who travel to Dehradun don’t know about this place and thus miss the opportunity to visit one of the beautiful places on earth. People who are looking for a place where they can be close to nature must come Robbers cave. There are many adventurous activities in which people can participate in Gucchupani. Trekking and Hiking are some of the activities people participate in.