Mussoorie Tour

Fact File
» Location from major metros & cities : Delhi (300 kms), Dehradun (36 kms)

» Known for : Mussoorie is an enchanting hill station in Doon valley of Uttaranchal. It is appreciated for its scenic beauty and salubrious atmosphere.

» Climate & the best time to visit : The climatic conditions in Mussoorie are excellent for a summer break. Summers are mild and pleasant. Mercury hardly rises beyond 30 degrees in the summer months. Winters are very cold and temperatures may hover close to the freezing levels. Winter nights are very chilly and heavy woolens are mandatory. The best time to visit Mussoorie is during the April-September period.


The City
Located in the Doon valley of Uttaranchal, Mussoorie is one of the most popular hill stations of the state. Misty mountains, vivacious streams, flowers in full bloom, tall shady trees and colonial architecture are the perennial features of the breathtaking landscape of the place. Mussoorie commands an exhilarating view of snow clad Himalayas to its north and some thrilling views of Doon Valley and Haridwar to the south. The pine dominated hill slopes further enhances the beauty of the landscape and leaves a lasting impression on the mind. Many opine that in Mussoorie, nature is at its best.

Attractions in the city
» Kempty Fall : Kempty fall is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by high mountains on the outskirts of the town. The sight of water gushing in and falling from a height of over 4500 feet leaves all spellbound. Bathing at the foot of the hills is very popular among tourists.

» Gun Hill : Gun Hill is the second highest peak of Mussoorie. But the main attraction here is a ropeway ride of 400 metres to the very top of the peak. The ropeway ride is sheer thrill which also provides magnificent views of the low lying areas.

» Camel's Back Road : The most popular pastimes along Camel's Back Road are horse rides. Tourists coming to the place never miss a ride on the back of horses which also allows them to see the town from close quarters. This road having a steep ascent also qualifies as a popular trekking route of the place.

» Nag Devta Temple : The temple dedicated to Nag Devta is one of the ancient temples of the place. The temple is located some 6 kms away from the main town in Cart Mackenjie Road. The temple is located at a higher altitude and a stunning view of Doon Valley is available from here.

» Mussoorie Lake : Mussoorie lake is a delightful spot. The clear blue waters of the lake sparkles as the rays of the sun fall on them. Boating facilities are also available here. A nice view of Doon Valley is also available from here.

» Van Chetna Kendra : Van Chetna Kendra is the place in Mussoorie to have a close encounter with its wildlife. Located in the midst of tall pine trees and flowering shrubs, it is also a popular picnic spot. Some of the wildlife attractions here are Gaur, Kankar, Himalayan Peacock etc.

» Jwalaji Temple : At a short distance of 9 kms from the Town centre is the most revered place of worship of the Mussoorie in the form of Jwalaji Temple. The temple is located at an altitude of 2104 meters. It is situated on the top of Benog hill and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Thick forests cover the entire temple.

Other Places to Visit
» Dehradun : Uttaranchal's capital city of Dehradun is located only 36 kms from Mussoorie. The city has the Himalayas to its north, the Shivalik range to its south, the sacred Ganges to its east and the Yamuna to its west. The main attractions of Dehradun include Rajaji National Park, Forest Research Institute, Tapkeshwar Temple, Malsi Deer Park, Sahastradhara and Robber's Cave. Just like Mussoorie, Dehradun is also regarded as a haven for nature lovers.

» Haridwar : Visitors coming to Mussoorie can also go for a pilgrimage to the ageless pilgrimage destination of Haridwar via Dehradun. Haridwar, which literally means the Gate of Gods is held in high reverence by Hindus since centuries. The temples of Haridwar ate thronged by devotees all round the year to seek divine blessings. The biggest religious festival of Hindus, the Kumbh Mela is held here every 12 years.


How To Reach
» By Air : The nearest landing facility is the Jolly Grant airport of Dehradun located some 24 kms away from Mussoorie.

» By Rail : The nearest railway station is located in Dehradun.

» By Road : Mussoorie is well connected to other parts of Uttaranchal. Regular bus services are available from national capital Delhi to the hill station.