Mussoorie

 Mussoorie with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill station, 38 Kms from Dehra dun. It offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east and the Doon Valley., Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the South, creating an almost serene atmosphere for the tourists. Mussoorie was discovered by Captain Young, an adventurous military officer in 1827. He was lured by the extraordinarily beautiful ridge and laid the foundation of it. Mussoorie is also a Gateway to the “Gangotri” and the “Yamunotri” shrines.

Mussoorie, the queen of hill stations, is famous for its scenic beauty. The excellent climate makes it an attractive holiday resort.

Sightseeing in Mussoorie -

Camel's Back Road: The place offers a picturesque view of the sunset and a life like resemblance of a sitting camel. One can also enjoy long walks and horse riding here.

Mussoorie Lake: A newly developed picnic spot situated on Mussoorie-Dehradun road.

Gun Hill: One can enjoy a thrilling ropeway ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak of Mussoorie(2122 mts). The peak offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges.

Vinog Mountain Quail Sanctuary: 11 Kms to the south of Library Point lies an old sanctuary established in 1993 and covering an area of 339 hactares. It is famous for the extinct bird species, Mountain Quail(Pahari Bater), which was last spotted in 1876.

Kempty Fall: 15 kms from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri Road is the most fascinating and the biggest water fall, Kempty  located in a beautiful valley of Mussoorie,

Dhanolti: 24 Kms from Mussoorie, Dhanolti provides a breath-taking view of the valleys and the Himalayan peaks. The long wooded slopes, lazy outings, cool caressing breeze, warm and hospitable inhabitants, lovely weather and fabulous view of of snow covered mountains makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday.

Surkanda Devi: Situated at an elevation of 3030 mts above sea level near village Kaddukhal the temple of Surkanda Devi is 33 kms from Kaddukhal and one has to trek about 2 kms. The temple of Surkanda Devi is situated on the top of the mountain and is of great religious significance. A fair is held every year on “Ganga Dussehra” during May-June in which thousands of people participate.

Bhadraj Temple: About 15 kms from Mussoorie, it is an ideal spot for trekking via Park Toll-Clouds end, Dudhi. Situated on the extreme western region of Mussoorie town, Bhadraj offers a commanding view of the Doon Valley. Chakrata ranges and Jaunsar Bawar areas can be viewed from here. Bhadraj Temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna.

Municipal Garden: The garden with its artificially created lake is a perfect picnic spot.

Yamuna Bridge: About 27 kms from Mussoorie on Chakrata-Barkot road, is an ideal spot for fishing.

How to reach Mussoorie -

 Mussoorie is well connected by roads with DEhra Dun, Delhi, Roorkee and Saharanpur.