About Lachhiwala Nature Park
Lachhiwala Nature Park is a popular picnic destination located near Doiwala on the Dehradun-Haridwar-Rishikesh highway in Uttarakhand. The park features man-made freshwater pools fed by the Suswa River, dense Sal forests, and landscaped gardens spread over approximately 80 acres. Renovated in 2021, it offers nature walks, children's play areas, adventure activities, and cultural attractions including a museum and musical fountains.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested recreational area with shaded picnic lawns, shallow man-made water pools suitable for wading, walking trails through Sal forests, a children's playground with swings and slides, adventure activities including tyre climbing and rope trails, pedal boating facilities, a nature culture centre or museum, musical fountain displays, food court facilities, and ample parking. The park provides a cool retreat from summer heat with its river-fed pools and forest canopy.
Key highlights
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Man-made freshwater pools fed by the Suswa River
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Dense Sal forest surroundings spanning 80 acres
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Children's playground with swings and slides
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Adventure activities including tyre climbing and rope trails
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Nature Culture Centre and Dharohar Museum
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Musical fountain shows
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Pedal boating facilities
History of Lachhiwala Nature Park
The park was renovated in 2021 at a cost of Rs 6 crore within 150 days under the initiative of the Uttarakhand Forest Department and Divisional Forest Office, Dehradun.
Culture & Context
The park features a Nature Culture Centre and Dharohar Museum showcasing regional heritage, along with statues depicting themes such as Mother Earth.
Route
| By air | Jolly Grant Airport is approximately 14-18 km away |
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| By train |