This place of natural beauty, located in the city of Dehradun in the Uttarakhand state, is a land of verdant forests. Because of being away from the city, this place has become one of the favorable picnic spots in this city of north India. People visit this place to spend quality time with their friends or family.
Tourist Attractions in Lachhiwala
This forest land mostly attracts people, who are nature lovers. However, the place is often visited by those who go for a trip to the Dehradun city. Apart from the sightseeing, the main attraction of the area is the huge man-made pools, where people can enjoy swimming. The lush greenery and fresh unpolluted air make the place an ideal destination for trekking. Besides that, these rich natural forests are home to a number of bird species. The chirping of the colorful birds fascinates numerous bird watchers from all over the state. A bird watching guide is sure to enhance your enjoyment of bird watching by helping you spot specific species of birds.
The beauty of this region can make you spend some quality time in solitude and even fall in for the nature. For that, the grassland as well as the marshes along the side of the River Song are some of the best places to visit. These areas of Lachhiwala are known for being home to some of the migratory birds as well.
The Laxman Siddh Temple, a famous temple of Laxman, Lord Rama's younger brother, is even worth visiting for people, who love to visit places of worship. This temple is located nearby.
By Airways: The Jolly Grant Airport, commonly known as the Dehradun Airport, which is located at a nearby distance of around 24 km from the heart of the city is the nearest airport to Lachhiwala. The city of Dehradun is around 17 km away from the place that can be traveled by buses or rented taxis.
By Railways: Dehradun Railway Station, being the nearest major railway station to this picnic spot of northern India, serves the place at large.
By Roadways: This place is quite well connected to the neighboring areas and especially to the Dehradun city and Haridwar. It takes about 30 mins to reach Lachhiwala by road from Haridwar. Apart from the local buses and hired cars, one can even travel to this place by his or her own vehicle from its surrounding and nearby areas.
Accommodation in Lachhiwala
Since this place of forests is quite often being visited by tourists, it has got good accommodation facilities. The Forest Rest House, based amid the lush greenery is the best place to stay while you travel to this forest land. This rest house provides the opportunity to be in contact of nature at a reasonable price. Apart from the accommodation facilities, there are some expert chefs to serve you delicious food as well. The availability of rooms needs to be checked in advance though.
Last Updated on 14 March 2013
