MUSSOORIE

Mussoorie is a small hillstation, 38 Km from Dehradun. Due to its pristine beauty and unspoilt environment, the hillstation is termed as queen of hillstations. The hillstation is situated on an altitude of 2000 mtrs. The view of gigantic Himalayas is simply awesome from Mussoorie. Mussoorie promises an experience of lifetime. Mussoorie is an excellent respite for tourists and people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions. Nature has gifted Musoorie everything which makes a place beautiful.

Location

Mussoorie is situated 38 Km from Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand.

About Mussoorie

Mussoorie is also called as "Queen of Hillstations", due to its enchanting beauty and mesmerising aura. The small town is situated at 2500 M of altitude, and makes a perfect summer resort. Mussoorie was founded by Captain Young of the British army, when he was influenced by the beauty of this place and made his residence here. This marked the foundation of a hill station called Mussoorie. The name, Mussoorie, is derived from name of plant, 'Munsoor', which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a center of education, business and tourism. Mussoorie is an excellent respite for tourists and people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions. Nature has gifted Musoorie everything which makes a place beautiful.

35 km from Dehradun is Mussoorie, a fascinating hill station commanding a wonderful view of the extensive Himalayan range to the north-east and Doon Valley to the south. Mussoorie called as the "Queen Of Hills", is one of the most popular summer destinations of the northern hills.  

Mussoorie was discovered by Captain Young, an adventurous military officer in 1827. He was lured by the extraordinary beautiful ridge and laid its foundation. 

Getting There

Air

The Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is 38 Km from Mussoorie, from where one can easily get taxis and buses to Mussoorie.

Rail

The nearest railhead is Dehradun, which is well connected to the major cities of Uttaranchal and the major cities of India. Dehradun is a major railway station in the state. The taxi-stands and bus-station outside the railway station provide 24 hours service to Mussoorie.  

Road

The extensive road network of Uttaranchal makes Mussoorie conveniently connected to the major cities of state and neighbouring states. Some of the major distances are: Barkot- 89 Km, Dehradun- 35 Km, New Delhi- 290 Km, Hanuman Chatti- 129 Km, Nanital- 355 Km, Saharanpur- 110 Km, Srinagar (Garhwal)- 135 Km and Old Tehri- 76 Km.  

Places of Attractions  

Kempty Falls 

The Kempty Falls are a major attractions of Dehradun and Mussoorie. The falls are situated mid way between the Dehradun-Mussoorie path. Set on the hilly terrains, the Kempty falls are stunningly beautiful. The water cascading down from an altitude of 4,500 feet and splitting further into five cascades, the water falls from a height of 40 feet giving the appearance of water jumping and playing on the rocks before falling down. This place was developed as a tourist destination by John Mekinan, after 1835. The name Kempty is derived from 'Camp-tea', as the Britishers would organise their tea parties here.Past Kempty Fall, 12-km downhill, on crossing the Aglar River, one reaches the legendary Yamuna River. Trout are in abundance here, and fishing permits can be obtained form the Divisional Forest Officer, Mussoorie.

The Kempty waterfall is one of most beautiful falls of Uttaranchal. The site is 15 Km from Mussoorie. It has a distinction of being the biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a beautiful valley, surrounded by high mountains.  

Bhadraj Temple 

Situated on the extreme western region of Mussoorie town, this temple is dedicated to Lord Balbhadra, brother of Shri Krishna. About 15 km from Mussoorie, Bhadraj offers a commanding view of the Doon Valley and Chakrata ranges. 

Surkhanda Devi

 Situated at an elevation of 3,030 m above sea level near village Kaddukhal, the temple of Surkanda Devi is about 40 km from Mussoorie and 8 km from Dhanolti. Visitors can go up to Kaddu Khal (Devas-thali) by bus or by car from where the temple is about 2 km on foot.

 Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill) 

9 km to the west of Mussoorie and at an altitude of 2104 m 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 the forests and offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks, Doon valley and Yamuna valley.

 Nag Devta Temple 

This ancient temple, situated on Cart Road is about 6 km from Mussoorie.  

Parkasheshwar Temple 

20 km from Mussoorie on Dehradun road. A famous temple of Lord Shiva, is an ideal spot, on the road to Dehradun. It is located in the modest of Hill Valley. 

Gunhill 

Gun Hill is one of the highest peaks of Mussoorie. The hilltop offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri Group. During British era, a Gun mounted on this top was fired at mid-day to inform about the time and ask people to adjust their watches. It can be reached by the Ropeway ride whose distance is 400 M or by the bridle path which forks-off from the Court, and takes about twenty minutes.  

Municipal Garden

It is picnic spot having a beautiful garden and an artificial mini lake with boating facility. It is located at a distance of 3 Km from the Mall road.

Camel Back Road

This road begins from the Rink at Kulri Bazar and terminates at Library Bazar, stretching over a distance of 3 Km. The road is named after the Camel rock, which has a life like resemblance with a camel's hump. Horse riding and walking during evening is a memorable experience as it offers a scenic sunset view in the Himalayas.  

Bhatta Falls

The Bhatta falls are 7 Km from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Dehradun road near Bhatta Village. The fall has different ponds for bathing and water amusements and forms an ideal place for picnic.

 Sir George Everest House

The place called Park Estate, where building & laboratory of first Surveyor General of India Sir George Everest is housed. Worlds highest peak, Mt. Everest, is named after him. The place provides an enchanting view of Doon Valley on one side and view of Yamuna Valley & snow bound Himalayan ranges on the other.

 Best Time to Visit

The enchanting natural beauty of Mussoorie is best enjoyed during the summers, ie, March to June and Autumn months of October and November.

 Accommodations

Mussoorie, being a prime tourists destinations has the best of stay facilities. One can find star rated hotels, luxury and economy hotels in the town. The city is bustled with big and small hotels and restaraunts, always eager to welcome tourists.