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India » Mussoorie
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 Mussoorie was discovered by an adventurous military officer, Captain Young, in 1827. It has everything one expects from a typical hill station - scintillating views of the valleys below, snow-capped mountains, a Mall, a skating rink and wonderful swirling mists. |
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AIR
Indian Airlines has five flights a week from Delhi to the Jolly Grant Airport. Airport: Jolly Grant is the nearest functioning airport, at a distance of 59 km.
RAIL
Dehra Dun is connected to major cities with super-fast trains such as the Mussoorie Express, the Bombay Doon Express, Calcutta-Howrah-Doon Express and Gorakhpur-Doon Express. The Shatabdi Express leaves New Delhi every day except Thursdays. Railway station: Dehra Dun, 34 km away, serves as the railhead for Mussoorie.
ROAD
There are several buses from Delhi to this hill station, both private and state-run. From Dehra Dun to Mussoorie, one can hire cabs (Rs 70/ Rs 350 per person) or take any of the buses (Rs 18, one hour journey) plying from just outside the Dehra Dun Railway Station. If travelling from Jammu, Saharanpur is the convenient place to catch a bus directly to Mussoorie. The road from Delhi is well maintained and the 269 km journey can be completed in six hours. Bus terminus: Mussoorie has three bus stands: the Library, Masonic Lodge and Tehri Bus Stand. Regular bus services to Dehra Dun are available from the Library and Masonic Lodge Bus Stand (every half-hour, Rs 18). For Delhi, an overnight deluxe bus is available from the Library (Rs 160) and an express bus is available from the Masonic Lodge stand. The bus stand at Tehri caters to buses for Tehri, Gangotri and Uttarkashi. Direct buses are also available for Saharanpur (110 km), Dehra Dun (35 km) and Nainital (355 km).
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CLIMATE : Mussoorie has a very pleasant climate. The temperature here range between 32°C and 37°C in the summers, and between 1°C and 7°C in the winters.
Area : 65 sq km
Languages : Hindi, English, Garhwali
STD CODE : 0135 |
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 Gun Hill
Gun Hill is the second highest point in Mussoorie and offers the best view of the valley below. The ropeway ride from the Mall to this hill (Rs 25) is sheer exhilaration. A bird s eye-view of Mussoorie town, Doon Valley and the Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri group of the Himalayas can be seen from here. One can also approach Gun Hill from a pathway, which forks off from the Mall Road near Kutchery. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the top.
Kempty Falls
On the Yamunotri Road, 18 km from Mussoorie town, Kempty Falls is one of the most frequented spots.
Municipal Garden
About 3 km from Mussoorie, this is a beautiful picnic spot. The lake here also has boating facilities.
Childer s Lodge
Take a horse to the highest peak of Mussoorie near Lal Tibba. Only about 5 km from Mussoorie, you could even take a leisurely walk up to the top. The breath-taking view from up here is worth the climb.
Camel s Back Road
Shaped like the back of a camel, the road stretches from Kulri Bazaar near the Rink Hall to Library Bazaar. A 3 km horse ride on this road, especially at sunset, is an experience in itself.
Nag Devta Temple
About 7 km from Mussoorie, this is an ancient temple on the Cart Mackenzie Road. It also offers a pleasant view of the Doon Valley and Mussoorie.
Van Chetna Kendra
Situated 4 km from Mussoorie, tourists throng this place mainly for its diverse wildlife, including the ghural, kanakar, Himalayan peacock, and monal.
Jwalaji Temple (Elenog Hill)
About 9 km from Mussoorie, this temple is on top of the Benog Hill. Another excellent viewpoint, the temple is surrounded by thick forests. You can do the first 7 km by road, but the remaining 2 km have to be covered on foot.
Cloud s End
18 km away from Mussoorie, this is the most appropriate place for honeymooners. Originally a bungalow built in 1838 by a British Major, Cloud s End has now been converted into a hotel. The resort is surrounded by lush forests and houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, besides offering a panoramic view of snow clad Himalayas and the Yamuna River. |
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Yamuna Bridge
An ideal spot for some lazy fishing, the Yamuna Bridge is about 27 km from Mussoorie. For fishing permits, contact the Divisional Forest Officer, Mussoorie.
Chamba (Tehri)
56 km away from Mussoorie, Chamba is breathtaking for its beautiful fruit orchards. The main attraction of this place is the seasonal fruits one can buy here. With the mighty Himalayas providing the perfect backdrop, there s a Tourist Bungalow and many other hotels to make your visit worth remembring.
Lakha Mandal
Legend has it that the Kauravas conspired to burn the Pandavas alive here by making a Shellac house for them.
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| The best buys are walking sticks, hand-knit cardigans and sweaters and assorted curios from the Tibetan Street Market. Shops along the Mall sell wood carvings and semi-precious and precious stones. |
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