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Kms from Dehradun is Mussoorie with its
green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a
fascinating hill station. It offers a
wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges
to the north-east and the Doon Valley.,
Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the
South, creating an almost serene atmosphere
for the tourists. Mussoorie was discovered
by Captain Young, an adventurous military
officer in 1827. He was lured by the
extraordinarily beautiful ridge and laid the
foundation of it. Mussoorie is also a
Gateway to the “Gangotri” and the
“Yamunotri” shrines.
Mussoorie, the queen of hill stations, is
famous for its scenic beauty, gay social
life and entertainment. The excellent
climate makes it an attractive holiday
resort. Thronged by holidayers, it vibrates
with gaiety and merry making during the
summer season. There are no steep inclines
and the more adventurous can undertake
enjoyable excursions to various beauty spots
in the vicinity. Mussoorie affords glorious
views of the mights Himalayan peaks. Kempty
falls which are about 11 kms. from the town
attract hundreds of people every day. The
Bhatta falls are also famous for scenic
beauty. Though the tourist here is smaller
than that of Kempty yet it is a picnic spot
near to the town. Yet another place of
interest in the town is Depot Hill,
popularly known as 'Lal Tibba'. It is the
highest point in Mussoorie and beautiful
Himalayan panorama is visible on all clear
days from this spot. The Badrinath,
Kedarnath, Bandar-poonch, Sri Kantha and
Nanda Devi peaks can be seen from here.
Camel's back hill can be reached by electric
trolly. The top commands a very beautiful
view both of the hills as well as the
valley. On clear days, one can see even the
Ganga and the Yamuna from here. Mussoorie is
well connected by roads with Dehra Dun,
Delhi, Roorkee and Saharanpur. There are
some good hotels, recreation clubs and
restaurants to cater to the needs of the
tourist.
What to see
Camel’s Back Road : The place offers
a picturesque view of the sunset and a life
like resemblance of a sitting camel. One can
also enjoy long walks and horse riding here.
 Gun
Hill : One can enjoy a thrilling ropeway
ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak of
Mussoorie(2122 mts). The peak offers a
panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges.
Mussoorie Lake : A newly developed
picnic spot situated on Mussoorie-Dehradun
road.
Vinog Mountain Quail Sanctuary : 11
Kms to the south of Library Point lies an
old sanctuary established in 1993 and
covering an area of 339 hactares. It is
famous for the extinct bird species,
Mountain Quail(Pahari Bater), which was last
spotted in 1876.
Kempty Fall : 15 kms from Mussoorie
on the Yamunotri Road is the most
fascinating and the biggest water fall,
Kempty located in a beautiful valley of
Mussoorie.
Dhanolti : 24 Kms from Mussoorie,
Dhanolti provides a breath-taking view of
the valleys and the Himalayan peaks. The
long wooded slopes, lazy outings, cool
caressing breeze, warm and hospitable
inhabitants, lovely weather and fabulous
view of of snow covered mountains makes it
an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday.
Nagtibba : 34 kms from Mussoorie one
reaches Thatyur. 7 Kms further is devalsari
and a 14 kms further trek to Nagtibba is an
ideal spot for trekking.
Surkanda Devi : Situated at an
elevation of 3030 mts above sea level near
village Kaddukhal the temple of Surkanda
Devi is 33 kms from Kaddukhal and one has to
trek about 2 kms. The temple of Surkanda
Devi is situated on the top of the mountain
and is of great religious significance. A
fair is held every year on “Ganga Dussehra”
during May-June in which thousands of people
participate.
Bhadraj Temple : About 15 kms from
Mussoorie, it is an ideal spot for trekking
via Park Toll-Clods end, Dudhi. Situated on
the extreme western region of Mussoorie
town, Bhadraj offers a commanding view of
the Doon Valley. Chakrata ranges and Jaunsar
Bawar areas can be viewed from here. Bhadraj
Temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra,
brother of Lord Krishna.
Municipal Garden : The garden with
its artificially created lake is a perfect
picnic spot.
Yamuna Bridge : About 27 kms from
Mussoorie on Chakrata-Barkot road, is an
ideal spot for fishing.
How to Get There
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly
Grant, on the outskirts of Dehradun (35 km).
Rail: The nearest railhead is at
Dehradun, which has trains plying to and
from Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta.
Road: Regular bus - trips from Simla,
Haridwar and Delhi to Dehradun; from
Dehradun to Mussourie. |
