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Mussoorie

The Queen of the hill stations

General Information
District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand, India
Area: 65 Sq. Km.
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English, Garhwali
Long Distance Code: +91-135
Importance: Queen of hill stations
Best Time to Visit: April to October

Description
The queen of hill stations is about 89 km from Haridwar and the salubrious climate and deep woods make it an ideal hill station. The name, Mussoorie, derives its name from plants of 'Mussoorie', found in abundance here. After its discovery, this place gradually developed as a center of education, business, tourism and beauty. The hill station of Mussoorie came into being around the 1830s. What began as a small settlement grew into a large station to turn into a hill station of today overlooking the sprawling Doon valley and the city of Dehradun. Mussoorie was not named after a place in England. The British were content to follow the name given by the hill-folk. Mussoorie, at a height of around 7000 ft above the sea level, straddles a ridge in the Garhwal Himalayas, developing into a major tourism destination.

The Mall & Camel's Back

Rickshaw rides down the Mall, and around the wooded road of Camel's Back with its timeless views of the northern ranges of the Himalayas, are a pleasure which is virtually unique to Mussoorie. Younger, and younger-at-heart, people prefer to amble down the Mall. And, in keeping with our informal atmosphere, it is fashionable to eat roasted peanuts while you amble. These are bought from barrows and little roadside vendors who keep them around little terracotta Gharries-pots filled with glowing, smoking, faggots. One of the barrows offers a bonus; it stands beneath a hoarding depicting Mussoorie's attractions so that you can get the lay of the land while you crack-crunch-relish.

Tibetan Temple

This temple is located in Happy valley area of Mussoorie. Both Company gardens and Tibetan temple can be seen in one day. They are located one kilometer from Lal Bahadur Shastri National Administrative Academy. The Tibetan temple is evidence to rich Tibetan cultural heritage. This temple is sure to attract attention of tourists.

Mussoorie Lake

This lake is located some 7-kms on the highway to Dehradun. The gateway of this lake appears to be welcoming tourists from Dehradun. One can enjoy boating at this lake. One also gets a very good view of the Dun Valley from this lake. The villages surrounding Mussoorie can also be seen from here.

Lal and Nag Tibba

Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie which is also the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie. Nag Tibba is 55-km from Mussoorie and is very good place for trekking. Nag Tibba, as it is called, is the highest place around Mussoorie. Thick dense forests surround it.

Kempty Falls

Probably the most famous falls of the country, the Kempty falls are around 15 kms away from Mussoorie. This perennial cascade is a mountain stream which has cut and sculpted its way through great boulders and down rock faces offering a stimulating, drenching, shower when it reaches a sandy basis before rushing on. One can find this place filled with tourists and thus many regular services such as snack bars etc.

Gun Hill

Another attraction in Mussoorie is the cable ride to Gun Hill. The spectacular view that this hill offers is worth the adventurous cable ride to the Gun Hill.

Golden Triangle with Mussoorie
(8 Days / 7 Nights)

On Request

Details

Golden Triangle with Mussoorie / PI-012 (8 Days / 7 Nights)
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India, the large subcontinent, is beautiful and has a varied choice of destinations. To have a glimpse of India, visit to the famous Northern Golden Triangle, comprising Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is the best way to begin exploring India. A two-day extension to the choiced destinations will only encourage your spirit to explore and give a larger vision to India that is. We have included some of the famous destinations for you to choose from. Mussoorie, the queen of hill stations is just one of them. The beautiful climate, year round with equally spectacular surroundings make it a wonderful getaway.

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Dehradun-Mussoorie
Day 3 : Mussoorie
Day 4 : Mussoorie-Dehradun-Delhi
Day 5 : Delhi - Agra
Day 6 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 7 : Jaipur - Delhi
Day 8 : Delhi

The Himalayan Adventure
(15 Days / 14 Nights)

On Request

Details

The Himalayan Adventure / PI-0344 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
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Hard rocks, steep mountains, deep valleys and a beautiful scenery. The Himalayan adventure gives you the best of the thrills along with the beauty that it has always had.

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Mussoorie
Day 3 : Mussoorie
Day 4 : Mussoorie
Day 5 : Mussoorie-Rishikesh
Day 6 : Rishikesh
Day 7 : Rishikesh - Corbett
Day 8 : Corbett - Ranikhet
Day 9 : Ranikhet
Day 10 : Ranikhet - Binsar
Day 11 : Binsar - Ramgarh
Day 12 : Ramgarh - Nainital
Day 13 : Nainital - Delhi
Day 14 : Delhi-Agra-Delhi
Day 15 : Delhi

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