Georgeous hill station in Uttarakhand- Mussoorie
Mussoorie, Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, this charming hill station, 34 kms from Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2003 mts in the Garhwal hills. above sea-level. Mussoorie is one the beautiful hill stations in India and the most frequently visited.
It provides excellent respite to people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains, especially since it is close enough to the capital to make just weekend trip. Also, major Hindu pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not far from this place. Nature has gifted Mussoorie everything which makes a place beautiful
Attractions
Kempty Falls Mussoorie
Kempty Falls
Kempty Falls, located 15 kms from Mussoorie are the biggest attraction of the place. With water cascading down from an altitude of 4,500 feet and splitting further into five cascades, Kempty Falls offers a panoramic view.
Dehradun- Mussorie Trekking Enjoy the scenic beauty of Himalayas while trailing through this beautiful trek.
Gun Hill Trekking
The cable car which goes from Mall Road to Gun Hill
Gunhill is the second highest point in Mussoorie. To access Gunhill, there are two ways. The first one is to begin trek from court complex on the Mall road. This path takes you to Gunhill in about 20 minutes.
Camel’s Back Road
It starts from Kulri Bazar near Rink Hall and ends at Library Bazar covering a total distance of about 3 kms. The main charm of this road is horse riding and walking. Sunset view of the Himalayas is superb. Camel’s Rock with a life like resemblace can be seen from the spot near Mussoorie Public school.
Municipal Garden
Municipal Garden
A picnic spot having a beautiful garden and an artificial mini lake with boating facilities. It is located at a distance of 4kms by cycle rickshaw, pony or by car and only 2 kms on foot via Waverly Convent Road.
Phone 632 335
Jharipani Fall
Jharipani fall Mussorie
8.5 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie- Jharipani Road. Visitors can go by bus or by car upto 7 kms to Jharipani from where the fall is 1.5 kms, on foot.
Nag Devta Temple
An ancient temple situated on Cart Mackenjie Road and is about 6 kms from Mussoorie. Vehicles can go right upto the spot. It Provies a charming view of Doon Valley as well as of Mussoorie.
Hanol Mela
The temple of Hanol in Chakrata, 78 km. from Mussoorie is the venue of this exotic fair called as the Hanol Mela.
Bhatta Fall
Bhatta Fall
7 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Dehradun road. Access by car or bus upto Balta village from where the fall is 3kms by car or foot. An ideal spot for bathing anf picnics.
Lal Tibba
This place is highest point in Mussoorie. Lal Tibba is located in Landhour area which is the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie.
Mussoorie Lake
A newly developed picnic spot, situated on Mussoorie- Dehradun road and is about 6 kms from Mussoorie.
Mussoorie Lake
It is a delightful spot. Pedal boats are availble. It commands an enchanting view of Doon Valley and nearby villages.
Van Chetna Kendra
Ms corniferous trees
At a distance of about 2 kms on Tehri bye pass road, this place is developed as a picnic spot and has a park surrounded with pine forest and flowering shrubs, and is approachable by foot or taxi/car. The main attraction is the wildilife of the park like Ghurar, Kanankar, Himalayan Peacock, Monal etc.
Sir George Everest House
Sir George Everest House
6 kms The Park Estate of sir George Everest, First Surveyor General of India, Who had his offce and residence here, is approachable by road. The highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, is named after him.
Cloud’s End
As the name suggests, the Cloud’s end is the end of Mussoorie. Located at a distance of about 6 km west of the Library, the Cloud’s end can be reached through the Hathipaon road from Happy Valley. Continue staying on your right till the road reaches a fork. Thick jungles cover the entire area, and a 2 km walk further up takes you to the Benog Wildlife sanctuary.
Mussoorie Institution
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie at night
Rich in history and beauty, Mussoorie has given birth to many institutions that are known virtually all over the country. Since 1959, the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration has been training and molding batch after batch of raw probationers into the country’s finest bureaucrats, foreign service officers, and police officers. the Academy, situated at Charleville, continues to train officers for the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service. A fire broke out in the Academy some years ago and destroyed, among other buildings and papers, its precious library rated amongst the best in the country. While many of the books destroyed in the fire are difficult to replace, a new beginning has already been made by acquiring a fine collection of books.
Dhanulti
On Mussoorie-Tehri Road 25km away, it has deodhar forests and mountainscapes.
Mussoorie Excursion
Surkhanda Devi
Sukhanda Devi Temple
Surkhanda Devi Temple at 10,000 feet, 35 km down the Mussoorie – Tehri road. Perched on a peak, the temple demands a stiff two-km climb form devotees. The temple, goes the legend, was built on the site where the head of Shiva’s consort (Shiva is the destroyer in the Hindu trinity) fell after it was chopped off to stop Shiva’s terrifying dance of death that was shaking the universe to its very core.
Lakha Mandal
80 km away on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri Road. Linked with the Mahabharata with idols of archaeological importance.
Climate
Mussoorie is a hill station which has pleasant climate around the year. It is a very cool place with greenery at its full bloom during September to November.
The best seasons to visit
April to June and again during September to November
How To Get There
By Air Nearest airport is Jollygrant which is 60 km away from Mussoorie and is situated in Dehradun. Jollygrant airport, Dehradun is connected to Delhi airport. Taxi services are available from airport to Mussoorie and it costs about Rs 1500. Delhi is the nearest international airport which is 270 km away. Delhi is well connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad.
Nearest airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) – 14km
By Train
Mussoorie has no railway station of its own. So one can get down at Dehradun railway station, nearly 60 km away and from there take bus or taxi to reach Mussoorie. Taxi services are available from railhead to Mussoorie and it costs about Rs 1500. Dehradun railway station is well connected to other major cities in India with super fast trains.
Nearest railway Station
Dehradun (DDN) 16 km
By Bus
Mussoorie is well connected with excellent bus services of state public bus services Uttaranchal State Transport Corporation. From Dehradoon and from other major cities in India private bus services are available to Mussoorie and fare is about Rs 3 to 4 per kilometer. Mussoorie is connected with Delhi (270 km), Nainital (355 km), Dehradun (60 km) and Garwal (135 km) by deluxe tourist bus services.
Mussoorie – Local Transport
Hand pulled rickshaws, taxis and cars are not allowed on the Mall, but can move in other motorable parts of Mussoorie.
Accommodation
Mussoorie has more than a hundred hotels to choose
What to Buy
The Mall
The Mall of Mussoorie offers several items. Right from the imported goods and Tibetan metal ware, books, antiques, hand-carved walking sticks, cane baskets, embroidered wall hangings, dry pinecones, hill jewelry, garments, knick-knacks and curios you may take your pick
Useful Information
For Bookings contact the below address Tourist Information CentresGarhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. – Kulri Bazaar, The Mall (Near Ropeway) Mussoorie, Uttar Pradesh (India).
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. – 74 / 1, Rajpur Road, Dehradun-248001, Uttar Pradesh India .
Uttar Pradesh Tourism Office – Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd., Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi-110001. India
Photo Gallery
Bhatta Fall
The Mall
Georgeous hill station in Uttarakhand- Mussoorie
Kempty Falls Mussoorie
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie at night
Jharipani fall Mussorie
Mussoorie Lake
Sir George Everest House
Sukhanda Devi Temple
The Himalayas from near Char Dukan in Landour Upper Mussoorie
Ms corniferous trees
Municipal Garden
The cable car which goes from Mall Road to Gun Hill
Georgeous hill station in Uttarakhand- Mussoorie Mussoorie, Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, this charming hill station, 34 kms from Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2003 mts in the Garhwal hills.
