Rashtrapati Tapovan

Rashtrapati Tapovan is now open to the general public and can be visited between 9 am and 5 pm. It is a perfect place for those seeking peace and tranquillity in the middle of city chaos. In addition to this, it may also attract nature lovers and those who always feel a deep connection with the natural world. Once used by the British officers, the park is fully renovated and is now open to the general public.
 

Spans across 19 acres, Rashtrapati Tapovan in Dehradun is surrounded by lush greenery where you can spend some time with nature, enjoy birdwatching, and discover serene spots for meditation. Located at Rajpur Road, it is just 4 km from Dehradun Clock Tower and is easily accessible using local transportation.

A serene place

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rashtrapati Tapovan is the perfect place where you can enjoy a natural retreat. It was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th Birthday, June 20, 2025. After its inauguration, the park is now open to the general public from June 24, 2025. Along with this, the President also inaugurated Rashtrapati Niketan, which will be open to the general public from July 1, 2025.
 

The park will remain open from Tuesday to Sunday and will be closed on Mondays. To access the park, visitors need to pay an entry fee, and tickets can be booked online. Individuals can book a maximum of 30 tickets at a time, whereas schools and colleges can book 50. Upon showing a valid ID proof, all government schools and Kendriya Vidyalaya, along with teachers, are exempted from entry fees.

Features of Rashtrapati Tapovan

Dehradun Rashtrapati Tapovan is known for some of its major attractions such as: -

• Animal Sculptures: - Various animal sculptures are placed throughout the park, which usually captivate kids. A QR code scanner is also installed near each scripture, providing detailed information about it.
• Decorative Garden Landscape: Visitors can enjoy the beautifully designed Garden landscape, which adds to the visual charm.
• Wooden Bridges: Along the walking trail inside the park, you will come across appealing wooden bridges. Though the size of the bridges is small but walking over them adds to the experience.
• Natural Trails: A lot of natural trails have been created throughout the park, which gives this park a unique and immersive atmosphere.

Timing

Rashtrapati Tapovan can be explored by the visitor from Tuesday to Sunday. The park will remain closed to visitors on every Monday and on gazetted holidays. You can visit the park on the given day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Entry Fee

Visitors are required to pay an entry fee to access Rashtrapati Tapovan. To pay the Rashtrapati Tapovan entry fee, visitors need to book their tickets online, as on-site ticket booking is not available. You can book your Rashtrapati Tapovan Ticket online at visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in. The entry fee for the visitors is: -

Note: Rashtrapati Tapovan Fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI

Facilities

Rashtrapati Tapovan Dehradun offers various facilities to its visitors, such as: -

• Parking
• Washrooms
• Rest Shed
• Drinking Water.
• Cafeteria.
• Child Care Room.
• Cloak Room.

Parking Fee

Visitors can park their vehicle in the designated area, and for this, they are likely to be charged based on the type of vehicle.

Important Tips for Travellers

• Tickets must be booked online, as on-site ticket booking is not available.
• The registration fee is non-refundable.
• Visitors are not allowed to carry cigarettes, backpacks, paan, eatables, and plastic items.
• A maximum of 30 group tickets (individuals) and 50 (school and college) can be booked online at a time.
• You must choose the date and time of your visit from the calendar while booking.
• Indian children below 8 years will not be charged any entry fee.
• Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya school students and teachers are also exempted from fees.
• Select any one ID type from the list while booking and carry the same ID during your visit.
• Except for credit card payments, all other payment modes will not incur any additional charges.
• A cafeteria within the premises is likely to be open soon.

Nearby Attraction

• You can also explore some other notable places nearby Rashtrapati Tapovan, such as: -
  • Dehradun Zoo.
  • Robbers Cave.
  • Sahastradhara
  • Bhatta Falls.
  • Shikhar Falls.
  • Shiv Mandir.
  • Rashtrapati Niketan.

Rashtrapati Tapovan Online Ticket Booking Process

• Visit visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in.
• Click on the Book Now button.
• Select your preferred date and time from the calendar.
• Choose the number of visitors.
• Enter the mobile number and verify it using the OTP received.
• Fill in the general details such as name, email ID, and ID Type.
• Pay the entry fee to complete the process.
• Your ticket will be issued upon successful payment.