You can’t leave Dehradun without visiting these places as these showed class and beauty of the city:

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   F.R.I. (Forest Research Institute, Dehradun)

Location– Dehradun (Situated on Chakrata Road)

Distance/Travel time– 8.4 Km/ 30 minutes (From ISBT)

Entry Type– Paid Entry (Rs 10/person), Guide- Rs 50/-

Exploration Time– 3 hours

Opening Time– 9:00AM

Closing Time– 5:30 PM

Brief:

FRI was established in 1906 as Imperial Forest Research Institute; FRI Dehradun has magnificent colonial style structure. The main attraction is its building which is a National Heritage and styled in Greeko Roman Architecture by C.G.Blomfield in 1929.

It is spread over 2000 acres. With extraordinary scenic and lush green fields having rows of trees. Visitors often want to take long walk in this lush green environment. One can witness wide varieties of plants and trees from across the worlds in the fields of FRI.

Apart from main building and green field, tourists can also enjoy a picnic and botanical garden is also there. Most popular FRI museums are there in FRI Dehradun. It has six museums based on sociology, pathology, non-wood forest products etc.

2. Guchhu Pani or Robbers Cave

Location– Dehradun

Distance/Travel Time– 14.2 Kms/45 mints from ISBT

Entry Type– Free Entry

Exploration Time– 3 HOURS

Brief:

It is favorite picnic spot for young couples and fun loving enthusiasts. Located near Anarwala village at 8 Km from Dehradun city center. Visitors often visit Robbers Cave for enjoying cold streams of water within the natural beauty of caves.

Experiencing beautiful natural rift or caves with legs in freezing water is amazing and romantic as well. Youngsters and tourists rush to Robbers cave mostly in summers to get relief from the scorching sun.

Named by British, Robbers cave is also known as Guchhu Pani. It is said that Robbers used to hide here after the robbery that’s why its name is Robbers Cave.

3. Sahastradhara

Location– Near Dehradun (Sahastradhara Road)

Distance/Travel time– 20.3 Km/ 45 minutes (From ISBT Dehradun)

Entry Type– Free Entry

Exploration Time– 3 hours

Brief:

Sahastradhara which literally means “Thousand fold springs” is a famous tourist spot in Dehradun. At the Baldi River, it is located at 14 Km from Dehradun city. Tourist visit Sahastradhara in large numbers to watch the beauty of waterfalls and caves.

It also has a ropeway providing an airy wide to the mountaintop. From the top one can enjoy the panoramic view of Sahastradhara. A water park named “Joyland Water Park” is also famous tourist spot which attracts visitors. Tourist can enjoy Sahastradhara all around the year.

4. Tiger Falls

Location- Dehradun

Distance-87 Km from Dehradun (1-hour drive)

Famous for– Waterfall, Nature, Photography

Entry Type– 50 Rs/ person

Duration– 1-1.5 hours

Open all days

Brief:

Located at a height of 1400 meters above sea level. Tiger falls are 50 meters high waterfalls. The waterfalls are situated amidst a picturesque (visually attractive) setting of dense forests at the foothills of Himalayas. Water converges into a small pond which provides a soothing environment for friends and family. At an elevation 312 ft, it is considered highest direct waterfall in India. Everyone can enjoy Trekking, enjoy food over here.

5. Lachhiwala

Location– Dehradun

Distance– 15 Km (From ISBT Dehradun)

Entry fee– None

Duration of visit– 3 hours

Famous for A Spectacular sunset

Brief:

If someone is looking for spending a day amid breathtaking beauty in Dehradun, one needs to head to Lachhiwala. Surrounded by Sal trees, this place is perfect for trekking trails, bird watching.

With a rejuvenating man-made pool to chill out and luxuriant greenery around it, it’s one of the ideal places for couples.

These are top 5 places which one can’t resist to visit if the person is visiting Dehradun because if he/she has not visited any of these then coming to Dehradun is worthless.