14 kms. Noted for its natural beauty and medicinal waterfalls,Sahastradhara is a very  popular  picnic and entertainment spot. Connected by regular city bus services. Accommodation facilities include theTourist Rest House. Dining  facilities are also available. 

Forest Research Institute

One  of  the  finest  institutions of its kind in the world, the FRI  stands in extensive grounds amongst fine plantations of many species of  vegetation. The Institute maintains six museums, covering various disciplines, which are  open  to the public.

Timings : 0930-1300 hrs and 1330-1730 hrs. 

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

The finest research institute on Himalayan geology, the Institute maintains a museum displaying the geological  diversity of the  sub-continent. 

Timings : 0900-1300 hrs and 1330-1730 hrs. 

Robbers Cave

8 kms. away. Also known as 'Gucchu Pani', it is a beautiful picnic spot. Local bus  services operate to within one km. of Robbers’ Cave. 

Lakshman Sidh

12 kms.  Built in homage to a saint, called Lakshman Sidh, it is also a good picnic spot. On the road to Rishikesh, it can be reached by bus services. 

Tapkeshwar Temple

6 km. A famous Shiv temple and the site of an important festival. City bus service operates to within half a kilometer of the temple. 

Tapovan 

6 kms. A popular picnic spot. 

Dak Pathar

45 kms. Site of a hydel  project, it has been developed into a  picnic and  recreation centre. Dak Pathar is connected by regular bus services. Accommodation: Tourist Rest House.

Lachhiwala

13 Kms.  A  beautiful  picnic spot  surrounded by lush  green forests and a beautiful stream.