Dehradun's FRI Closed to Tourists: Disappointed Visitors, Uncertain Reopening Date

• Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun, a popular tourist and educational site, has temporarily closed its doors to general tourists.
• Hundreds of visitors, including those from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, are being turned away at the gate, leading to widespread disappointment.
• The closure is attributed to security arrangements, internal changes in the security framework, and a shortage of manpower, according to the institute's Registrar.
• Tourists expressed frustration over the lack of prior information online, with many having planned their trips months in advance.
• The sudden closure is negatively impacting the local tourism economy, affecting vendors, taxi drivers, guides, and potentially hotel bookings.

Why It Matters: Dehradun's FRI is temporarily closed for security reasons, disappointing tourists and impacting local businesses.