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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.
The 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.
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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.
And 12 more ways to fill the weekend.
Less paint, still good. Mix and match with a Splashit session for a full day out in Dehradun.
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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.
Things to do in Dehradun. FAQ
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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