Explore Ranipokhari Dehradun

The Forest Research Institute of India, popularly called as FRI Dehradun is an architectural marvel and vast collection of forestry related items in its six museums, FRI is a must visit place in Dehradun.

Forest Research Institute (FRI) is spread over 2000 acres of extraordinary scenic and calm green fields having rows of trees. Visitors often like to take long walk in the serene and peaceful environment of FRI. 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 an picnic place, Botanical Garden in the FRI campus. Some of the most popular forest museums of the world are in FRI Dehradun. It has six museums based on social forestry, pathology, silviculture, timber, non-wood forest products and entomology.

The muse of a romantic, a loner’s wonderland and a nature lover’s paradise, the glittering hill station of Mussoorie has always been the favourite of many. Once you visit here you cannot wipe off the memories from your heart as the kaleidoscopic hills will always remind you of your betrothal.

This colonial hill station features some of the prestigious educational institutions of India, stately hotels, cozy cafes, old taverns, estates, churches, buildings, offices, bustling markets and tourist spots to lure the visitors.

The visitor’s delight includes the Kempty Falls, the Company Garden, Sir George Everest House, Cloud’s End and the Happy Valley housing the first-ever Tibetan temple in India. The perks of visiting Mussoorie is that you can plan a short trip to the other popular hill stations and tourist places located in the neighborhood such as Kanatal, Dhanaulti, Chamba, Dehradun, Surkanda Devi temple etc.

Shivpuri is one of the most frequented white water rafting destination near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Shivpuri is only 16km from Rishikesh and offers some of the most beautiful beaches along the river Ganges.

Shivpuri is crowded with adventure lovers during the weekends who test their skills with amateur white water rafting.

The 16km rafting stretch from Shivpuri to Laxmanjhula (Rishikesh) offers thrilling experiences of some of the most exciting rapids in the Ganga river including Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf course and Clubhouse.

After riding the big waves of Roller Coaster, Golf course and Club House. It takes up to 3 hours to complete the run.

While camping in Shivpuri, besides rafting, you can also enjoy kayaking, nature trails, rappelling, and beach activities.

As you step into the city of Haridwar you’ll be welcomed with the chimes of the temple bells and the religious chanting of the priests.

The Haridwar city has a religious significance as the holy river Ganga enters the Indo-Gangetic Plains of North India for the first time in Haridwar.

Haridwar serves as the Gateway to the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand . The 'Panch Tirth' or the five pilgrimages located within the periphery of Haridwar are Gangadwara (Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi).

Other famous attractions include the Chandi Devi temple, Maya Devi temple, Piran Kaliyar, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Bhimgoda Tank, Bharat Mata Mandir, etc. One can do temple hopping, stroll along the river banks, have a holy dip in the Ganges or enjoy the serene atmosphere of the heavenly place.