Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Forest Research Institute is located in Dehradun of Uttarakhand state, which is known as FRI in Dehradun. This institute is located on Dehradun-Chakrata Road, about 7 km from Dehradun city. Forest Research Institute was established in the year 1906, this Institute is spread over an area of more than 4.5 sq. Km. The architecture of this institute is the colonial and Greco-Roman style. FRI is one of the oldest institutions. The campus of this institute includes laboratory, library, herbs museum, Pathology Museum, Social Forestry Museum, Silviculture Museum and Forest Products Museum. In the premises of this institute, Indira Gandhi is the head office of National Forest Academy and Indian Wildlife Research Council. This is the training institution of forest officers and forest rangers of our country. In this institute, the huge botanical museum attracts many tourists. FRI is one of the major attractions of Dehradun, which is open for tourists throughout the year. This institute is known for its beauty in Dehradun.

How To Reach Forest Research Institute

By Air

The nearest airport to the city of Dehradun is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is located about 28 km from Dehradun city.

By Rail

The nearest railway station to the city of Dehradun is Dehradun, which is located about 2 km from Dehradun town centre.

By Road

Forest Research Institute is located on Dehradun-Chakrata Road, about 7 km from Dehradun city.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Forest Research Institute is between the months of September to April. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to cold in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of rains.