Creator Shows A Swanky Mall In Dehradun; Netizens Say, “We Don’t Want Our City To Be A Metro”

Do locals of Dehradun really wish to have shopping malls in their city? Looks like the answer is a big NO for most people.

by Shreya Ghosh
Creator Shows A Swanky Mall In Dehradun; Netizens Say, “We Don’t Want Our City To Be A Metro”

What are the first few adjectives that come to your mind when you hear about Dehradun? Well, for me, this place represents serenity, magnificence, lush green, and nature’s enchanting aura. Recently, a creator visited the city and shared a video of a new mall constructed somewhere there. Looks like not all locals find such projects to be impressive.

The Creator Visited A Mall In Dehradun & Was Quite Surprised To See All The Stores

Taking to Instagram, IndoGenius | Nick Booker (@indogenius) shared his experience of being in this Uttarakhand city and exploring different places there.

Surrounded by the most scenic views and endless verdant greenery, the Uttarakhand capital is home to picturesque landscapes offering fantastic travel experiences. More than sky-high buildings and towers, there are more trees and mountains in Dehradun. And the pleasant climate is surely the cherry on top. But things are changing with time and new developments are coming up everywhere, even in the remotest places of India.

Dehradun has seen major transformation over the past years and now, the city has everything, starting from different brand outlets to fancy malls. Nick Booker visited the city recently and was surprised to see an all-new shopping mall. “This shopping mall has blown me away”, shared Nick. From Starbucks to Forest Essentials to Smokehouse Deli, it has a long list of stores and outlets. There are some international brands to check out as well.

He also shared about his previous visits to Dehradun and praised the city for being such an amazing educational hub and having renowned educational institutions.

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Locals & Netizens Do Not Seem To Be Much Happy With Such New Malls

Mall In Dehradun
Picture credit- Instagram/ IndoGenius | Nick Booker (@indogenius)

While tourists and outsiders love to see such new projects and fancy stones in Dehradun, residents of the city are not really fascinated with all these. They love to be immersed in the natural charm and simplicity of the city surrounded by fresh air and green trees. Taking to the comments section of this reel, many have expressed their views and concerns. They shared how they wish their town to be simple, not crowded, surrounded by trees, and have zero pollution. Here’s how they are reacting.

Mall In Dehradun
Picture credit- Instagram/ IndoGenius | Nick Booker (@indogenius)

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Some Instagrammers even recommended some famous destinations to explore in Dehradun. Here are some suggestions.

Mall In Dehradun
Picture credit- Instagram/ IndoGenius | Nick Booker (@indogenius)

Have you enjoyed a holiday in Dehradun? If not, plan a vacation soon!

Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ IndoGenius | Nick Booker (@indogenius)

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