Mussoorie known as " Queen of Hills" is a hill station is situated in the foothills of Garwhal Himalayan ranges, located in Uttarakhand in the northern part of India, it is also a municipal board in the district of Dehradun. Mussoorie is almost 290 km north to New Delhi and almost 35 km away from Dehradun, which is the state capital city. Barlowganj and Jharipani are the two townships, Landour, which also includes military cantonment is greater part Mussoorie. Mussoorie is averagely 6,170 feet. Mussoorie was once called dreamland place for tourist as it has that flavor in its atmosphere which includes amazing green hills, with varied of flora and fauna, to the northeast, it has a commanding snow range. One will be mesmerized to see the sparkling view of Shiwalik ranges which is to the south of Mussoorie and the Doon Valley. Lal Tibba is called the highest point in Mussoorie which is almost over 7,510 feet.
The best time for the tourist to visit Mussoorie is between mid March to mid November, but in the monsoon months like from July to September may sometimes be an inhibiting factors, due to downpours.
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| View of Mussoorie |
It can also be said that Mussoorie is considered as the gateway to the Northern India shrines like Yamontri and Gangotri. Dehradun is the closest railway station for Mussoorie. Buses and taxis are always available at regular intervals for Mussoorie, it is well connected by roads to Delhi and other cities too.
Tourism
Mussoorie's economy depends on the tourism industry, people all over the world are attracted to this dream place due to its natural beauty. There is a place called "Camel's Back Road", it is also known as nature walk, the name derived from the road, which has an outcrop from rock, which is the shape of a camel. On the midway of the loop a cemetery is located. The second highest point in Mussoorie is the "GunHill", it is said that previously a sound of a canon used to be heard and that too was for many years, one can easily access this place by car. St. Mary's church is considered as the oldest church in the Himalayans, is on the Mall Road. A nice picnic spot is sited on Kempty Falls. Another favorite destination for the tourist is the "Company Garden", one will be surprised to see the vast collection of flowers and plants. In India, the first Tibetan Temple which was constructed in 1960 by the Tibetan refugees is in Happy Valley. Another great place for tourist is Lal Tibba.
Apart from these places, there are other places of interest, which tourists like to visits are:
Lake Mist: This place is best enough to enjoy in exquisite manner, only 5 km before Kempty Falls, this place is perfect for the picnic spot, where all the facilities are available including restaurants too accommodations, boating is also there in addition to extra enjoyment. The river Kempty which is flowing through adds extra beauty, hence Lake Mist has many waterfalls which are made by this rover. in a word this place can be called a gem of Mussoorie.
Mussoorie Lake: City Board & Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority has built a very new and developed picnic spot, which falls on Mussoorie- Dehradun road, having the facilities of pedaled boats, one will be mesmerized to see the view of lake at night, Doon valley looks absolute outstanding from this place.
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| Mussoorie Lake |
Bhatta Falls: Near Bhatta village almost 7 km away from Mussoorie lies on Mussoorie- Dehradun road, the falls is almost 3 foot in height, there are ponds and other places for amusement.
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| Bhatta Falls |
Cloud end: Surrounded by the thick dense forest , this hotel was actually built by British and is among the first four buildings of Mussoorie, now this is converted into hotel, one will able to see wide varieties of flora and fauna.
Van Chetna Kendra: Established in 1993, this sanctuary is considered as the oldest one, where many extinct birds are spotted. Well in one word we can say, that Mussoorie is a perfect honeymoon destination for couples.
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