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A hot
favourite of honeymooners, Mussoorie is one of
the most visited hill stations in the state of Uttarakhand as well as in India. The hill
station came to be known when back in 1827, a
British military officer named Captain Young
discovered the fascinating beauty of the place.
He explored the whole area and laid the
foundation of a place which is today one of the finest hill stations in northern India, equally
liked both by locals and foreign travellers.
Perched at an elevation of 6,000 ft (a.s.l.),
Mussoorie in Uttarakhand lies at easily
strikable distance from India's capital city of
Delhi. Besides, the hill station is also the
entranceway to popular Hindu shrines of
Yamunotri and Gangotri.
When the plains of
northern India become scorchingly hot during
summers, nature lovers, couples, families and
even backpackers head towards Mussoorie for
spending some quality time amidst verdant hills
of the Garhwal Himalayas. Mussoorie offers to
see some picturesque waterfalls, forest trails,
hiking opportunities and eco parks among others.
Places to Visit >>
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Kempty Fall :
A major
tourist attraction in Mussoorie, it lies at a
distance of 15 km from the hill town. The
waterfall is not only visited by those who come
to Mussoorie but also by those who come to
Dehradun. Here, travellers can enjoy feasting
their eyes on waterfalls cascading from an
altitude of 4,500 ft. The Kempty Falls in
Mussoorie was developed John Mekinan around
1835. Visitors can soak up the scenery at the
waterfall only between the months of March and
July. The Kempty Falls remain closed during
monsoon and winter months.
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Gun Hill :
It has
the eminence of being the
second highest peak in Mussoorie.
There are two options to reach this
peak - either a 30-minute uphill
walk or by the ropeway.
Travellers
come here to enjoy bird's eye view
of of places like Banderpunch,
Gangotri, Pithware and Srikanta. Gun
Hill is comparatively quieter than
its surrounding areas. |
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Lake View :
Picnickers can
have a lot of fun at the Mussoorie
Lake. A new entrant on the list of
tourist attractions in Mussoorie,
the lake is situated along the
Dehradun-Mussoorie road. The
development of the Mussoorie Lake
has been done by the Mussoorie
Dehradun Development Authority.
Peddle boats are available on hire
at the lake and is the most
wonderful options of enjoying the
scenic views of the area. |
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Surkhanda Devi :
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. |
Clous End
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The bungalow
built in 1838 by a British Major was
one of the First Four buildings of
Mussoorie. The bungalow has since
then been converted into a hotel
called Clouds End, and is situated
at the extreme west of Mussoorie
Hill, 8 kms from Library. The resort
is surrounded by thick forest,
offers a wide variety of flora and
fauna besides a panoramic view of
snow clad Himalayas, and Yamuna
river. The most ideally suited
resort for fireigners and honeymoon
couples.
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Accessibility :
By Air :
There are regular flights
from Delhi to Doon Valley (Jolly Grant). From
the Jolly Grant airport, taxis and buses ply to
Dehradun, from where they go up to Mussoorie (2¼
hours, 60 km).
By Rail :
The overnight Mussoorie
Express links Delhi to Dehradun, the railhead
for Mussoorie.
By Road :
Delhi to Mussoorie is 290 km
by road. Dehradun to Mussoorie is 35 km. There
are direct buses from Delhi to Mussoorie, along
with private taxis. Buses ply every half hour
from Dehradun to Mussoorie. Private taxis and
shared taxis are favored by a majority of
visitors. |
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