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Mussoorie
Tour
Mussoorie is located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea
level, Mussourie, is sprawled over a horse - shoe shaped
ridge. Easily accessible from Delhi, Mussourie is one of
the prime hill station of the country.
It offers some breathtaking views of the snowclad
Himalayan peaks of western Garhwal, as well as of the
Dehradun valley below. It was in the 1820s, that the
area was 'discovered' by Captain Young. It grew in
popularity amongst the British officials, who craved for
some respite from the heat and grime of the plains. By
the mid - 19th century, Mussourie became a flourishing
resort, with its famous Mall, a long promenade, that was
the hub of the town's activity.
Places to See in 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. and a bird's eye view of
Mussoorie town and Doon Valley. During pre-independence
days a gun mounted on this top used to be fired
heralding mid-day to enable people to adjust their
watches and hence this name.
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.
Institution at Mussoorie :
Rich in history and beauty, Mussoorie has given birth to
many institutions that are known virtually all over the
country. Since 1959, the Lal Bahadur Shastri National
Academy of Administration has been training and molding
batch after batch of raw probationers into the country's
finest bureaucrats, foreign service officers, and police
officers.
Today, the Academy, situated at Charleville, continues
to train officers for the Indian Administrative Service
and the Indian Police Service. A fire broke out in the
Academy some years ago and destroyed, among other
buildings and papers, its precious library rated amongst
the best in the country. While many of the books
destroyed in the fire are difficult to replace, a new
beginning has already been made by acquiring a fine
collection of books.
While the Academy belongs to the post-Independence
period, most of Mussoorie's institutions date back more
than a century. The Waverley Convent, a school for
girls, was established in 1845 and has commemorated 150
years of distinguished existence. While some of its
buildings were destroyed in an earthquake in the early
years of this century, then by a fire, and then again in
the recent earthquake, Waverley still retains much of
the old-world architectural charm.
Wynberg Allen School was founded in 1888. Saint
George's, Woodstock, Hampton Court - all these schools
have traditions hallowed by time. They belong to a
different genre, of course, but the creeper festooned
Savoy Hotel, Hakman's Grand Hotel with its wood
flooring, and Mullingar Hotel - the oldest only extant
building built in 1829, have become institutions by
themselves over the years.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Academy is of relatively
recent vintage, but of strategic importance, as is the
Defense Institute of Work Studies.
Season, the cable cars swing between the Hall and Gun
Hill more than 100 times a day.
Nearby Places :
Naga Tibba
About 55km, an ideal spot for trekking. Naga Tibba is
the highest peak around Mussoorie at 10,000 feet and is
covered by thick forests.
Dhanolti
On Mussoorie-Tehri Road 25km away, it has deodhar
forests and mountainscapes.
Surkhanda Devi
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.
Time to Visit :
Mussoorie is a hill station which has pleasant climate
around the year. It is a very cool place with greenery
at its full bloom during September to November. The best
seasons to visit Mussoorie is between April to June and
again during September to November. When the plains of
North India experience heat waves, Mussoorie provides a
welcome break. September - November is spring time here.
During this season Himalayas are clearly visible. It is
better to avoid monsoons as the roads to Mussoorie are
in bad shape. Same thing applies for the winter when
roads are blocked due to snowfallMUSSOORIE.
Travel Information :
Air : There are regular flights from Delhi to Doon
Valley (Jolly Grant). From the Jolly Grant airport,
taxis and buses ply to Dehradun, from where they go up
to Mussoorie (2¼ hours, 60 km).
Train: The overnight Mussoorie Express links Delhi to
Dehradun, the railhead for Mussoorie.
Road: Delhi to Mussoorie is 290 km by road. Dehradun to
Mussoorie is 35 km. There are direct buses from Delhi to
Mussoorie, along with private taxis. Buses ply every
half hour from Dehradun to Mussoorie. Private taxis and
shared taxis are favored by a majority of visitors.
What to wear :
In summer, light woolens are advisable while heavy
woolens are a necessity during winter.
The summer season extends from April to June. The winter
season is from September to December.
General Information :
Area : 65 sq km
Altitude : 2005.5 m
Temperature in Summer : 31.2°C(max);7.2°C(min)
Temperature in Winter : 7.2°C(max);1.1°C(min)
Languages : Hindi and English
Best Time to Visit :
April-June and September-October
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