Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology:
Recorded as the best centre on Himalayas Geology, the institute maintains a museum displaying the geological diversity of the sub-continent. timings: 0900-1300 hrs, 1330-1730 hrs. - 623952, 627942

Forest Research Institute (FRI):
Set in 1914 by the British, FRI is undoubtedly one of the forest institute of forest services recognised globally maintaining six museums, covering various disciplines in forest maintenance and management. It is set in fine botanical gardens and forests surrounding the impressive architecture of the building with the Himalaya providing a spectacular backdrop. From Clock Tower tempos (Vikram) are available to take to the HRI gate. Entry is free and the Institute is open from Monday to Friday.

Timings: 0930-1300 hrs & 1330-1730 hrs - 759382.

Survey of India:
Founded in 1767, the Survey of India has its headquarters, four kms off Rajpur road. The Surveyor Generals of this premier institute included Sir George Everest. The place is open from 1000 -1700 hrs on weekdays. One can buy maps from the map shop here - 747051.

Tapkeshwar Temple:
Located in the cantonment area in Garhi, 5 kms from Dehradun city is lapkeshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to a legend, the warrior-sage Dronacharya had meditated on the banks of river Tons, which traversed through a deep gorge during Dwaparyug. A remarkable feature of this cave temple is the natural formation of two Shivlings-includin the the one Dronacharya worshipped. It is beside a stream, which when flowing is directed onto the Lingam. The temple is the site of an important festival held here on Shivaratri Day (usually in March). For details on festival refer Tapkeshwar Fair, Dehradun on pg. 47.

Sahastradhara:
14 km from Dehradun, noted for its natural beauty &C medicinal properties, Sahastradhara is a very popular picnic & entertainment spot. These cold sulphur springs located east of Dehradun are worth a visit.

Other places to visit include, Lakshman Sidh Temple (12km), Robbers Cave (8km), Tapovan (6km), Maisi Deer Park (IOkm), are within easy rcdch and arc popular picnic spots.