Mussoorie Hill Station Tour | Mussoorie Hill Station Uttrakhand | Mussoorie Hill Station India

Encompassed by the majesty of the Himalayas, the hill resort of Mussoorie is an ideal vacationing idyll in Uttarakhand. Located 34 km from the city of Dehradun, it offers some of nature’s best treats. Discovered by an Englishman named Captain Young, in 1820, Mussoorie has been named after the ‘Mansur Shrub’ that grows here in abundance. The place has been a favorite summer hideaway from the days of the British. Earlier an exclusive British respite, it today offers myriad delights to anyone who winds up to its welcoming bosom. As you ascent up the pine-scented circuitous streets with playful thoughts in your mind, you will be completely awed by the landscape Mussoorie unravels.

About Mussoorie  :

Mussoorie earned the sobriquet ‘Queen of hill station’ during the British Raj when the English gentry needed to escape from the dusty plains of north India. Set at a height of over 2000mts above sea level, even today that nickname holds good, as Mussoorie still retains its charm, notwithstanding the construction that has come up in the vicinity and the crowded mall in summer. Mussoorie still manages to be one of the best hill station getaways in northern India.

Prime Attractions of Mussoorie :

• Gun Hill : Enjoy a Ropeway ride to the second highest peak of Mussoorie. It can also be negotiated by bridles path which forks-off from Mall Road near Kutchery and to reach takes about twenty minutes. The Ropeway distance is only 400 mtrs. And the sheer thrill of the ride is memorable. Gun Hill offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri group etc.

• Municipal Garden : A picnic spot having a beautiful garden and an artificial mini lake with boating facilities. It is located at a distance of 4kms by cycle rickshaw, pony or by car and only 2 kms on foot via Waverly Convent Road.

• Childer’s Lodge : Highest Peak of Mussoorie near Lal Tibba. It is about 5 kms from the Tourist Office and one can go on horse back or on foot. Snow view from this spot is exhilarating.

• Camel’s Back Road : It starts from Kulri Bazar near Rink Hall and ends at Library Bazar covering a total distance of about 3 kms. The main charm of this froad is horse riding and wlking. Sunset view of the Himalayas is superb. Camel’s Rock with a life like resemblace can be seen from the spot near Mussoorie Public school.

• Jharipani Fall : 8.5 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie- Jharipani Road. Visitors can go by bus or by car upto 7 kms to Jharipani from where the fall is 1.5 kms, on foot.

• Bhatta Fall : 7 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Dehradun road. Access by car or bus upto Balta village from where the fall is 3kms by car or foot. An ideal spot for bathing anf picnics.

• Kempty Fall : 15 kms from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri Road having an altitude of 4500 ft. It has the distinction of being the biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a beautiful valley and is surrounded by high mountains. Bath at the foot of the falls is refresshing and enjoyabled for children and adults alike.

• Nag Devta Temple : An ancient temple situated on Cart Mackenjie Road and is about 6 kms from Mussoorie. Vehicles can go right upto the spot. It Provies a charming view of Doon Valley as well as of Mussoorie.

• Mussoorie Lake : A newly developed picnic spot, situated on Mussoorie- Dehradun road and is about 6 kms from Mussoorie. It is a delightful spot. Pedal boats are availble. It commands an enchanting view of Doon Valley and nearby villages.

• Van Chetna Kendra : At a distance of about 2 kms on Tehri bye pass road, this place is developed as a picnic spot and has a park surrounded with pine forest and flowering shrubs, and is approachable by foot or taxi/car. The main attraction is the wildilife of the park like Ghurar, Kanankar, Himalayan Peacock, Monal etc.

• Sir George Everest House : 6 kms The Park Estate of sir George Everest, First Surveyor General of India, Who had his offce and residence here, is approachable by road. The highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, is named after him.

• Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill) : 9 kms 6to the west of Mussoorie and at an altitude of 2104 mtrs. Is the Jwalaji Temple. It is situated on the top of the Benog Hill and has an idol of Mata Durga in it. The temple is surrounded by thick forests and offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks, Doon valley and Yamuna valley.

• Clous End : 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.

• Lal Tibba : This place is highest point in Mussoorie. Lal Tibba is located in Landhour area which is the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie.

• Sahastra Dhara Falls : Located 14 km from Dehradun is the famous picnic spot called as the Sahastra Dhara. Noted for their astounding beauty the medicinal sulphur waterfalls are a great attraction.

• Surkhanda Devi Temple : 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.

• Lakha Mandal : 80 km away on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri Road. Linked with the Mahabharata with idols of archaeological importance.