Forest Research Institute (FRI)

Forest Research Institute popularly known as FRI is the Central Government's prestigious Natural Resource Service training institute. This educational institution also provides forestry research for Indian Forest Service (IFS) cadre officers and all Indian State Forest Service Cadres.
Previously Forest Research Institute was known as Imperial Forest Research Institute. It is located in a beautiful city Dehradun in Uttarakhand. The campus of FRI is spread over 450 hectare with a backdrop of Himalayan and lush greenery.

Attractions

• Building of FRI was built during the time of British Era which is a major center of attraction. The construction of FRI building was started after the land was acquired in the year 1923 and the inauguration of building was done in the year 1929.
• The FRI building is also popular for shootings of films in which many major Bollywood Films got shot in FRI campus.
• Museum in FRI is also a point of attraction. Visitor can find 6 different type of museums which are rich in knowledge and offered a unique learning experience for tourists for many years. The 6 type of museum in FRI are as follows :-
  • Entomology Museum.
  • Non-Wood Forest Products Museum.
  • Timber Museum.
  • Silviculture Museum.
  • Social Forestry Museum.
  • Pathology Museum.

Connectivity

• Forest Research Institute is well connected by road which is located just 10 km from Dehradun ISBT. Distance from Dehradun Railway Station is 3.7 km and nearest Airport is about 23 kilometers away.

Opening and Closing Hours

• The opening time of FRI Museum is 09:30 AM and the closing time is 05:00 PM.

Entry Fees

• Visitors has to pay a nominal entry fee of Rs. 40/- per person and there is also parking fees for vehicles.

Why Visit

• FRI is just not an educational institute. Its enriching picturesque surroundings, forestry, lush green hundred of acres of lawn mesmerizes every visitors visited. Forest Research Institute promises an memorable experience and provides an opportunity to explore the beauty of British era built structure.