For a look at Dehradun’s central streets, the six-faced Clock Tower—also known as Ghanta Ghar—makes a useful landmark, with Paltan Bazaar nearby. See the tower before exploring the market’s clothes, footwear, artifacts, souvenirs and other small goods.
- Landmark: The Clock Tower stands in the heart of Dehradun.
- Market: Paltan Bazaar is near Ghanta Ghar.
- Stay: Hotel Mj Residency.
Start at Dehradun Clock Tower
Dehradun Clock Tower is a six-faced landmark in the heart of the city. Also called Ghanta Ghar, it gives you a clear starting point for exploring the central area.
Built in 1953, the tower has a carved stone façade and Roman numerals on its clock face. Take in its exterior before heading towards Paltan Bazaar, which lies nearby in central Dehradun. The Forest Research Institute is another place to visit in the city, covered in this visitor guide.
Walk around Paltan Bazaar
Paltan Bazaar is a central Dehradun market near Ghanta Ghar, where you can browse clothes, footwear, artifacts, souvenirs and other small goods.
Begin at the Clock Tower and continue into the bazaar; the two sit close together in the city centre.
How do you get around Dehradun city centre?
Dehradun city centre is connected by road and rail, with the railway station within 1–2 kilometres of the centre. From Hotel Mj Residency, it is about 10 minutes by car to the city centre; pair a visit to the Clock Tower with nearby Paltan Bazaar.
Regular train services connect Dehradun. The station is about ten minutes from the city centre, depending on traffic. The city also has the ISBT near Clement Town, where buses depart every 15 minutes to one hour, and the Delhi Bus Stand on Gandhi Road.
Mussoorie buses and services to nearby places run from the Mussoorie Bus Station at Dehradun Railway Station. The station is also the starting point for the route from Dehradun Railway Station to Mj Residency.
Times checked November 2026.
Market hours and practical details
Opening hours and vehicle access can vary, so check the official site before you go. Paltan Bazaar is known for clothes, footwear, artifacts, souvenirs and other small goods.
For orientation, a Dehradun Smart City planning document maps Paltan Bazaar in relation to Clock Tower, Darshan Lal Chowk, Rajiv Gandhi Complex, Tehsil Chowk and Raja Road Chowk. It also labels nearby roads including Paltan Bazar Road, Dispensary Road, Gandhi Road, Dhanawala Bazar Road and Raja Road.
FAQs
What is Ghanta Ghar in Dehradun?
Ghanta Ghar is another name for Dehradun Clock Tower, a six-faced landmark in the heart of the city.
What can you shop for at Paltan Bazaar?
The market has clothes, footwear, artifacts, souvenirs and other small goods.
Is Paltan Bazaar close to the Clock Tower?
Yes. Paltan Bazaar is in central Dehradun near Ghanta Ghar.
How do you reach the city centre by bus?
Dehradun has an ISBT near Clement Town and another interstate bus terminal, the Delhi Bus Stand on Gandhi Road. Mussoorie services depart from the Mussoorie Bus Station at Dehradun Railway Station.