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Mussoorie, popularly known as the queen of hill stations, is located
in the Garhwal hills near Dehradun. Blessed with immense natural beauty,
Mussoorie derived its name from plants of 'Mussoorie', which were found
in abundance here. Mussoorie is a best hang out for summer-stricken
North Indians and young honeymooners. This picturesque hill station
gradually developed as a center of education, business, tourism and
beauty. It also has advantage of proximity to the major Hindu
pilgrimages like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar,
Rishikesh are not far from this place.
It has snow in winter and s quite peaceful at that time. It provides all
kind of amusement & every facility or domestic and foreign tourists. The
Mall Road connects Kulri & Library Bazars. Buses from Dehradun go to the
Library or Picture Palace (Kuril bazar) bus stands. During the peak
season the Mall Road in closed to traffic. At some extra height above
the town, the air is cleaner & pine scented. There are lovely walks
along the mountain ridges. The Woodstock International School & an
International Language school are set in beautiful location.
Major Attractions
- Kempty Falls
15km on the Chakrata road, from Mussoorie is Kempty Falls. At an
altitude of 4300 ft located in a beautiful valley and surrounded by
high mountains, it is the biggest & prettiest. Children as well as
adults enjoy bathing at the foot of the falls. It is also a very
popular picnic spot.
- Gun Hill
Gun Hill is me second highest peak of Mussoorie. There is a 400m
ropeway ride to it or one can reach it by bridle path starting from
the Kutchery on The Mall. It takes about twenty minutes. The view of
the snow capped peaks of Bunderpunch, Skrikantha, Pithwara & Gangotri
Group etc. is stunning & best at sunrise. It also offers a birds' eye
view of Mussoorie town & Doon Valley. The Gun Hill is called so
because prior to independence, a midway gun fire enabled residents to
adjust their watches.
- Camels Back Road
It starts from Kulri and ends at the library covering a total distance
of about 3 km. It is a pleasant walk or horse ride with a camels rock
enroute (a life like resemblance). Sunset view of the Himalayas is
superb.
- Mussoorie Lake
6 km from Mussoorie this is a newly developed picnic spot on Dehradun
Mussoorie road. It is a delightful spot. Paddle boats are available.
It commands an enchanting view of Doon Valley & the nearby villages.
- Clouds End
The bunglow built in 1838 by a British Major was one of the first four
buildings of Mussoorie. The bunglow has since then been converted into
a hotel called Clouds End, and is situated at the extreme west of
Mussoorie Hill, 8 km from library. The resort is surrounded by thick
forest, offers a wide variety of flora & fauna besides a panoramic
view of snow clad Himalayas & Yarnuna river. Binog Mountain Quail
/Sanctuary: 11 km to the south of Library point is an old Sanctuary
established in 1993. Others include Jharipani Fall (8.5 km), Bhatta
Fall (7 km), Mossey Fall (7km), Brentwood Sanctuary easily accessible
from Mussoorie and are ideal spots for a refreshing bath and picnics.
The Jwalaji Temple (9krn), Nag Devta Temple (6km) are places of
religious importance offering a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks
&: Doon Valley.
How to reach
- Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 60 km from Mussoorie.
- Rail
Dehradun 34 km is the nearest railhead.
- Road
Mussoorie is connected to Dehradun, Which, in turn, is connected to
all major cities.