Monday, February 14, 2011

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Mussoorie is the top most hill station of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Garhwal hill. It is a beautiful place for tourism; due to its immense beauty it is called queen of hill stations. Captain Young, the officers of British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and makes his residence in 1827. It is well developed for tourism, education & business.

It is well connected by road & air from the other parts of country? The height is 2500 meters from the sea level.



Mussoorie View

Places for visiting in Mussoorie:
Kempty falls, Lal Tibba coupled with the activities of the genre of Dehradun-Mussoorie Trekking and Gun Hill Trekking, which is the second highest place of this Hill Station.

Kempty Falls:
Around 15 km from mussoorie on yamunotri road. It is the beautiful waterfall, which is the prime attraction of the queen of hill stations in India. It’s increment the beauty of mussoorie. The waterfall’s height is 4500 feet and makes noise when it fall downs. At the height of 4500 Ft, Kempty Fall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the region. Always crowded by bathers, the fall gaives a very refreshing bath while being amidst the beautiful surrounding.

Gun Hill:

The second highest hill of that hill station. The ropeway trolley runs from mussoorie to gun hill, distance is around 450 meters. The Gun Hill offers a beautiful seen of Doon valley & Himalayan hills from ropeway trolley.

Camel’s Back Road:
The 3 km of total distance of Camel’s Back Road is famous for Horse Riding and Nature Walk. The view of Himalayan beauty from Camel’s Back Road is thoroughly fascinating.

Company Garden:


Me and my wife at Company Garden
One of the most popular picnic spots of Mussoorie, Company Garden is also the most favourite picnic and excursion spot. The artificial lake and garden enables people enjoying Boating and Nature Walk, respectively.

Lakes and falls of Mussoorie:
Jharipani Fall, Bhatta Fall, Mossey Fall and Mussorie Lake comprise, indeed, some of the best sought after destinations for Eco lovers. Enjoying nature walk and sightseeing of rich natural milieu make one fall in love with its amazing natural beauty.

Childer’s lodge:
The highest peak of the Mussoorie, Childer’s Lodge gives a wonderful view of snow capped Himalayan hills. One can reach Childer’s Lodge either on horse or even on foot.

How to reach Mussoorie:

Reach Mussoorie By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport of mussoorie, 24 km from Dehradun. The airport is besides of Rishikesh-Dehradun highway.

Reach Mussoorie By Train: The nearest railway station is Dehradun, which is 34 Km from Mussoorie.

Reach Mussoorie By Road: Mussoorie is well connected to all major cities of India. It is 280 Km from Delhi. Direct buses are available from all major cities.

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