Mussoorie, in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, is a popular hill station, which is among the most visited spots in India as well. Fondly referred to as the 'Queen of hills' in India, this scenic town appears a "Paradise on Earth" for its lush green forests, soaring mountains, vistas of snow-capped hilly ranges and unsoiled sights of the Doon Valley and Shivalik ranges.
Mussoorie invites tourists from across the globe for its salubrious weather amid breathtaking valleys and let one feel being in the "lap of nature". If tourists can shop around in the Mall area, then the Kulri Bazaar promises a while package with eateries, cinemas, church etc. If the Company Bagh is ideal for boating and picnicking with family, then the Camel's Back Road would be calm personified with scenic delights.
Tourist attractions in Mussoorie include the Library Bazaar, the scenic Gun Hill, Methodist Church, Christ Church and the Lake Mist. If the Mussoorie Lake is perfect for picnic and Sir George Everest House, for vistas of hills, then the Cloud End Resort would take you towards calmness. Other notable places worth visiting here include Van Chetna Kendra and Benog Mountain Quail Sanctuary.
By AirThe Jolly Grant Airport in
Dehradun, some 58 kms away, is the nearest airport from
Mussoorie that has regular flights to
Delhi etc.
By RailThe
Dehradun railway station is the nearest one with regular train services to places like
Delhi,
Mumbai, and
Jaipur etc.
By RoadA good network of roads smoothly links
Mussoorie to major cities of the region, which further lends it pan-India connectivity.
Kempty Falls is one of the most popular, and among the oldest existing, tourist spots in
Mussoorie. This place was developed 150 years ago by a British officer to host tea party against a scenic backdrop. Since then, it has been a celebrated picnic spot for locals and a major attractions for tourists here. The sight of water streams summersaulting before hitting the bottom mesmerizes nature lovers a great deal.
In the midst of ...
The charming town of
Mussoorie has several beautiful places to enjoy a picnic, and
Mussoorie Lake is one of them. It’s now very popular among family and couples as visitors throng the place in great numbers to relish its calm ambience and scenic beauty. At a distance of 6 km from the city, this place is a newly developed spot and now famous among tourists.
Over the years, the popularity of
Mussoorie Lake has soared a lot and now it&r...
At some 6 km from
Mussoorie in Uttarakhand is located the beautifully constructed Nag Devta Temple. Lying on the Cart Mackenzie road, the temple has the snake god, Lord Shiva, as the main deity. Elaborate rituals performed daily are very popular among devotees and visitors alike and they scale aptly showcases the popularity of the temple. Big festivals here are always celebrated with huge fervor and pomp amid a vast gathering of people. &nbs...
How about being at a stop that offers great views of the towering Himalayan ranges? A place from where charming valleys and snow-capped peaks look as close as it can get? Yes, we are talking about Cloud’s End – a place considered the geographical end of
Mussoorie in Uttarakhand. The place is surrounded by dense forest of deodar and oak trees and gives a charming view of the Mother Nature.
At some 6 km away from the town and on the ou...
A trip to the hill station of
Mussoorie is incomplete without visiting its highest point – Tal Tibba. Located at a height of some 8,000 m above the sea level, the place offers scenic views of sunrise and sunset together with giving a stunning vista of Himalayan ranges. Located in the Landour area, it’s considered the oldest populace place in the whole of
Mussoorie!
Visitors to Tal Tibba can enjoy the scenic and mesmerizing views of B...