MUSSOORIE

Mussoorie (Hill station)

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Mussoorie is a popular hill station in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state. This is one of the most popular hill stations in Uttarakhand.

Mussoorie is situated atop a horseshoe crest on the mountains of Garhwal at an average altitude of 1880 m. Mussoorie offers commanding views of the underlying Doon Valley and the magnificent Himalayas. The highest in the region is Lal Tibba in Landour, with a height of over 2,275 m. Mussoorie is called the gateway to the Yamunotri and Gangotri, two sacred destinations known to be the origin of rivers Ganga and Yamuna respectively.

Mussoorie gets its name from the Mansoor plant that grows in abundance in this region.

The lush green hills, the varied flora and fauna and the majestic view of the Himalayas attract thousands of tourists both domestic and international to Mussoorie each year. Mussoorie has several interesting tourist places like Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel's Back Rock, Jharipani Falls, Mall Road, Childer's Lodge, Bhatta Falls, Dhanaulti, and Kanatal. Mussoorie also offers some adventure and shopping opportunities. Tourists can enjoy horse riding or a leisurely walk across Camel's Back Road and a ropeway ride to the top of Gun Hills.

Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is the nearest airport, which is about 58 km from Mussoorie. It is well connected by flight with Delhi. The nearest railhead is at Dehradun, 34 km from Mussoorie.

Mussoorie has pleasant climate throughout the year. During spring, the town looks beautiful with blossoming flowers all around and the trees looking lush and green. The best season to visit Mussoorie is between April to June and again from September to November.

Mussoorie Weather & Temperature, Best Time to Visit Mussoorie

Ideal Trip Duration: 2 Full Days

Base Station: Mussoorie

Nearest City to Mussoorie: Dehradun (33 Kms), Delhi City (278 Kms)

Best Time to Visit Mussoorie: April to June & September to November

Mussoorie Weather: Summer: Maximum - 24°C and Minimum - 14°C

Winter: Maximum - 12°C and Minimum - 2°C

PLACES TO VISIT & THINGS TO DO IN MUSSOORIE

Camel's Back Road

Camel's Back Road was built in 1845 to provide a walking track with a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. This road has an ancient Hawa ghar where people can sit and view the mighty peaks. This Hawa ghar was earlier known as Scandal Point. Telescopes are available here for those wanting a closer look of the Himalayan peaks.

The road is ideal for a walk as one can get amazing views of the valley and the mountains from here. Camel's Back Road is also a great sunset point. The peaks of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul are visible from here.

Tourists can easily reach Camel's Back Road by hiring auto rickshaws, while horse rides are also available.

COMPANY BAGH / MUNICIPAL GARDEN

Company Garden is a major picnic location in Mussoorie. It was previously known as Botanical Gardens of Mussoorie. The garden has a lush green carpet of lawns and a fountain, which is located in its center. It has nearly 800 different types of flowers, including Dahlias, Begonia, Pansy and Petunia. The garden has a nursery, which offers a wide range of plants for sale.

There is also an artificial lake with a small artificial waterfall. For the kids, the garden also has an amusement park with several adventurous rides. Boating facility is also available in the small lake at the garden. There is a small market inside the garden where visitors can buy local made items. A telescope is also installed to have a closer look of the surrounding peaks.

This place is easily accessible from all parts of Mussoorie.

Entry Fees: Rs. 18 per person, Boating Fee: Rs. 75 per person.

Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM.

Lal Tibba

At a distance of 5.5 km from Mussoorie Library Bus Stand, Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie situated in Landour area. It is located at an altitude of 2275 m. This place offers scenic views of sunrise and sunset and is one of the best places to visit in Mussoorie.

There are several buildings constructed during colonial period here. Childer's Lodge is one such building and it offers some stunning views of the hills and the valley. There is an old market area called the sister bazaar where one can buy local goods.

The road to Lal Tibba is very picturesque and is surrounded by Conifers, Pine and Rhododendron. Avoid visiting this place during the monsoons to this place is infested with leeches.

CLOUD'S END

At a distance of 7.5 km from Mussoorie Library Bus Stand, Clouds End is a landmark location and a popular place among Mussoorie tourist places. It is known for scenic views of hills with pleasant climate.

Cloud's End is surrounded by thick Oak and Deodar forests. A heritage building was built here by Major Swetenham, a British officer in 1838. Regarded as one of oldest building in Mussoorie, it is now converted into heritage hotel (Clouds End Hotel). The Bungalow still retains the original architecture, furniture, paintings, books and relics of a bygone era. The resort is surrounded by thick forest, offers a wide variety of flora and fauna besides a panoramic view of snow clad Himalayas. This place offers activities like hill climbing, nature walks in the nearby forest.

Visitors can reach Clouds End by Car or by trekking along the Hathipaon Road from the popular Happy Valley. Nearby Benog Wildlife Sanctuary and Jwala Devi Temple are other attractions around Clouds End. Tibbi Point provides a spectacular sunset and sunrise views. Tourists can witness variety of flora and fauna, while reaching Clouds End.

KEMPTY FALLS

At a distance of 14.5 km from Mussoorie Library Bus Stand and 48 km from Dehradun, Kempty Fall is a fascinating waterfall and one of the best tourist places to visit in Mussoorie. This fall is located on Mussoorie-Yamunotri Road. Kempty Falls is one of the best waterfalls in Uttarakhand and also among the top waterfalls in India. It is most often represented to promote Mussoorie Tourism and also one of the wellknown Uttarakhand tourist places.

Kempty Falls is situated at an altitude of 4,500 feet. It offer a remarkable view as the water dropping from a height of about 50 feet flowing through five cascading falls in the downstream. There are two main falls in Kempty with water falling into big pools that offer excellent opportunity to play in the crystal clear water of the mountain stream. The lower waterfall is very popular and attracts large crowd while the upper one relatively calm. The falls are close to the main road and the first waterfall can be reached by about 5-10 minutes walk from the main road. The second waterfall can be reached by further walk or through a roadway from the main road / first waterfall.

Tourists can also reach other cascading parts of the falls by climbing down from the second falls. Tourists like to enjoy the refreshing bath under fall and one can also enjoy boating in the nearby man-made pond. Several shops are there to serve food and other eatables. The Falls are a good place for picnic or for spending a couple of hours in the midst of the Greenery which cover the surroundings of the Kempty Falls.

Another 12 km down the Hill, the waters of the Kempty reach the legendary waters of Yamuna River. Fishing is very popular at the merging point. However, permits are to be taken from Divisional Forest Officer, Mussoorie, before fishing at Yamuna River merging point.

Best time to visit Kempty Fall is during summers from June to October. Tourists can easily reach the destination by car, taxi or bus, which regularly operate from Mussoorie as well as Dehradun.

Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM.

MUSSOORIE LAKE

At a distance of 6.5 km from Mussoorie Library Bus Stand, the Mussoorie Lake is an artificial lake situated on Dehradun - Mussoorie road. This picturesque lake is now a favourite picnic spot in Mussoorie.

The lake was recently developed as a picnic spot by Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority. This small lake is created by a natural waterfall. Tourists can enjoy boating in the lake. The lake also offers beautiful views of Doon Valley and the surrounding places. This lake also offers several outdoor activities for children.

Mussoorie Lake can be visited through the year, while monsoon is the best season. The road leading to the lake is quite scenic with refreshing greenery and slopes.

Entry Fee: Rs. 15 per person.

Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM.

BHATTA FALLS

At a distance of 10.5 km from Mussoorie Library Bus Stand, Bhatta Falls is situated on Mussoorie - Dehradun Road near Bhatta Village. This fall is one of the major tourist attractions and also among the best waterfalls in Mussoorie.

Bhatta Falls is a natural waterfall cascading down from a height of 30 feet into a naturally encircled pool. This waterfall is relatively untouched by commercialization and a good place to spend some time. Visitors can see several picturesque locations ideal for photographer to catch nature at its best. The pond at bottom of the falls provides some opportunity for swimming. There is also a children's park, slopes and swings are provided for playing purpose.

Bhatta Falls is easily accessible by car or bus from Mussoorie and Dehradun. The falls about 100 meters from parking area and can be reached through well laid steps.

Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM

HOW TO REACH MUSSOORIE

By Air

Nearest Airport: Dehradun - Jolly Grant Airport (58 Kms)

By Train

Nearest Train Station: Dehradun Railway Station (34 Kms)

By Bus

Nearest Bus Station: Library Bus Stand (0 Kms)

Picture Palace Bus Station (2.5 Kms)