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Location
Popularly known as the "Queen of Hills", the hill station of Mussoorie is located about 35 km from Dehradun the state capital of Uttarakhand. Located at an elevation of 1,880 m above the sea level, the green hills covered with varied flora and fauna is a fascinating hill resort of India. Commanding views of snow capped mountain ranges to the north-east, glittering views of Doon Valley and Shivalik ranges in the South and the alpine climatic conditions make Mussoorie as one of the most sought after hill stations of India. On a tour to Mussoorie, the visitors come across the ridge lines dotted with tall deodar trees, myriads of flowers, green meadows, snow covered mountains , exotic flora and fauna that makes it a fairly tale town. The best time to visit Mussoorie is from mid March to mid November. Some of the major tourist attractions of Mussoorie on Mussoorie tours include
Sight Seeing in Mussoorie
Lal Tibba (Depot Hill): The highest point in Mussoorie , Lal Tibba is among the major tourist attractions of Mussoorie. The place is adorned with old British architecture that offers it a unique charm. It offers the visitors panoramic views of snow capped Himalayan peaks and places like Badrinath and Kedarnath dotting the horizon.
Camel's Back Point / Camel's Back: Mussoorie ha s a beautiful nature walk known as Camel’s Back Road. The road derives its name from a rocky outcrop in the shape of a camel’s hump. The road starts from Kurli Bazaar and goes up to the Library Bazaar. Decked with thick deodar trees the road offers a serene ambience to the visitors and is an ideal place to enjoy pony rides and watching the sun playing hide and seek in the clouds.
Gun Hill: Situated at the height of 2,122 m above the sea level , the Gun Point is the second highest peak of Mussoorrie. It is name as during the Colonial Era, a gun was placed atop the hill and fired exactly at the mid day to announce the time. It offers the visitors some of the breathtaking visuals of Himalayan ranges from the place. A 400 m ropeway connects the Mall to this place makes it an ideal destination for adventure seekers.
Kempty Falls: Located at a distance of 15 km from Mussoorie , the Kempty Falls lie amidst a mass of hills. Sparkling water gushes down from the heights of 4,500 ft and further segregates into five different falls. Originally the Britishers conduct tea parties over here and thus the colloquial name Camp-Tea earned it the name Kempty. It is a favorite picnic jaunt for the visitors that remained open for the guests from March to July.
Jwalaji Temple: The famous Hindu Tempe is located at a distance of 9 km from Mussoorie is dedicated to the Goddess Durga is situated atop the Benog Hills at an elevation of 2,100 m above the sea level. The temple is a major attraction among the devotees and offer panoramic vies of Himalayan peaks, Doon Valley and Yanuna Valley.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest Airport to Mussoorie is the Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Dehradun, which is 60 km away from Mussoorie.
By Road: Mussoorie is well connected by surface network with cities and towns like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Lansdowne and Delhi.
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