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FRI 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.
Dehradun Zoo, Malsi Deer Park
Malsi Deer Park is now renamed as Dehradun Zoo. Malsi Deer Park is a major wildlife lovers attraction after Rajaji National Park in Dehradun. Located at 10 km from Dehradun at Mussoorie Road, this mini Zoological park or garden is now developed as a famous family outing/picnic spot in Dehradun and flushed with visitors during weekends.
Surrounded by Malsi Reserve Forest, Malsi Deer Park is famous for sightseeing of young deer or heardof deer in their natural habitat at Shiwalik foothills.
One can also take a click of deer easily if trained. Apart from majestic Deer population, the park has two-horned deer and Neelgai (Indian Antelope) as well. Visitors also can sight wide variety of birds in their natural environment in the park. Malsi Deer Park also has peacock and rabbits protected in the cages and one can feed them as well.
Mussoorie - The Queen of Hills
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.
Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti is a sleepy, little town that sits on the Chamba-Mussoorie road, at a staggering height of 2,250 metres above sea level. Dhanaulti’s elevation means that you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayas from almost any point.
The landscape of the place is defined by virgin forests with towering trees of deodars, oaks and rhododendrons.
There are several places that offer adventure activities that take you skywalking through the peaks, trekking in the forests, climbing mountain faces and sledding down slopes. If you are not much of an adventure enthusiast, you can spend your time in Dhanaulti enjoying spa treatments, playing golf or taking leisurely strolls through jungle roads.
Shivpuri - The River Rafting Hub
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.
Rishikesh - Yoga Capital of the World
The celestial city of Rishikesh is a hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub. This lively city is among the holiest places of Hindus. The tranquil and sometimes raging river of Ganges flows in eternity in this holy city, providing nourishment and life to many the earthly beings.
After having a rendezvous with Rishikesh, the river Ganga leaves the Shivalik hills behind and flows into the plains of northern India.
Rishikesh is the only destination in the world that is equally popular for pilgrimage, Yoga, and Adventure Sports It is situated in the foothills of the Shivalik range on the banks of the river Ganga in Northern India. Rishikesh has also become a popular destination for white water rafting and kayaking, attracting tourists from both India and abroad. It is also a center for hiking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, rappelling, kayaking, and bungee jumping.
Haridwar - Gateway to Land of Gods
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.
Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary
Popularly known as the Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilla Wildlife Reserve is located at a distance of just 18 km from Haridwar.
It is one of the most popular tourist attractions to visit in Haridwar. This wildlife reserve in Uttarakhand is home to many wildlife species like Elephants, Tigers, Bears and Small cats.
It is enriched with a variety of flora that results in making this 249sq km wildlife sanctuary quite scenic. The travellers can enjoy the adventurous jeep safaris. The jeep safari passes through the Mundal, Mithwali, and Khara.
This wildlife sanctuary surely proffers an exhilarating and memorable experience for both nature and wildlife lovers.