Uttarakhand is known for its picturesque places.
Dehradun's Robbers' Cave is an amazing place during summer, but don't even think of going there during rainy days.
There are many places that are perfect to visit during the summer season, but can be dangerous to visit during monsoon. Here are 5 tourist places in Uttarakhand that are heavenly in summer, but dangerous when it rains:
Dehradun Robbers Cave – It is an amazing place during summers but don’t even think of going there during rainy days. This picturesque place is a river cave formation, where the river flows underground and then re-emerges after a few meters. The strong currents in the caves can be very dangerous during rainy days. In the month of July 2024, 10 youths who visited this place for a picnic were suddenly stuck on an island due to the strong current of the river. After which the SDRF team was informed and the people were rescued.
Maldevta – If you are looking for picnic spots, people also choose Maldevta, located on the outskirts of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, for picnics on the riverbanks amidst beautiful valleys. This place is a hazard during the monsoon season. Recently, floods in Serki village in Maldevta left many families homeless. Here there is a danger of rising river water levels, debris falling on the road and landslides.
Kempty Falls: Located in Mussoorie, Kempty Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state. In summer, Kempty Falls becomes a haven for tourists escaping the heat of the plains. The falls are most attractive during this time, with cool, refreshing water cascading from a height of about 40 feet into a large pool below. But as beautiful as they are in summer, they become equally dangerous in the rainy season. Recently, the road from Mussoorie to Kempty Falls collapsed due to heavy rains. Traffic had to be stopped there.
Sahastradhara – Anyone who comes to Dehradun to spend the summer holidays with family or friends should definitely visit Sahastradhara. The main attraction of Sahastradhara is its natural sulphur springs. The water, rich in sulphur, is believed to have medicinal properties that can cure various skin ailments. Visitors often take a dip in the cool, clear waters of the spring, which are believed to rejuvenate the body and soul. But coming here these days is not without its dangers. When there is heavy rainfall in the hilly areas, water rushes past this place and the water level suddenly rises, which can sweep a person away.
Although Mussoorie, known as the Queen of Hills and Dehradun, charms everyone with its beautiful valleys, its appearance can be terrifying during the rainy season. The hilly roads in the area can be very dangerous and even deadly during the monsoon. Due to landslides, the road from Dehradun to Mussoorie is closed and traffic is disrupted almost every day. From landslides to rock falls, anything can happen here, which can be very dangerous.
