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Forest Research Institute

Getting around: In Dehradun city, easily reached by auto-rickshaw or taxi from the city center, roughly 15-20 minutes.
Hours: Open daily, roughly 9am to 5:30pm.

The Forest Research Institute is both a functioning research institution and, thanks to its striking colonial-era Greco-Roman building, one of Dehradun's most photographed landmarks. The main building, completed in 1929, is enormous and architecturally distinctive, and its grounds house several small museums covering topics like timber, forest ecology, and entomology.

It's a somewhat unusual combination of academic institution and heritage sightseeing stop, and works well as a couple of hours' visit for anyone with an interest in natural history, forestry, or just striking colonial architecture.

Forest Research Institute FAQs

Is the Forest Research Institute still an active institution?

Yes, it functions as a real forestry research and training institute; the museums and building are open to visitors alongside its ongoing academic work.

How long does a visit take?

1.5-2 hours to see the building and the on-site museums.

What's inside the museums?

Exhibits on timber, forest ecology, entomology, and related forestry science topics, spread across several small dedicated museum buildings.

Is there an entry fee?

Yes, a modest entry fee applies.

Is the building itself worth seeing even without visiting the museums?

Yes, its scale and Greco-Roman colonial architecture make it a notable landmark and photo stop on its own.

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