MUSSOORIE District : Dehradun District Location : 34 kms from Dehradun Altitude : 6,578 ft Above Sea Level Most Famous Attraction : Kempty Falls, Mall

Panoramic View of Mussoorie

Dehradun Rishikesh Badrinath

Almora Haridwar Kedarnath

Nainital Ranikhet Mukteshwar

Mussoorie in Uttaranchal – Lording Over the Uttaranchal Plains

If Uttaranchal is considered to be a queen, then Mussoorie is definitely the crown. Though this famous hill stations has lost some of its charm and this crown seems to have become a little dented but she is still worth visiting. Known as the queen of hills the invigorating pure air, majestic mountains and greens and verdant jaded plains, are some of the nature's blessings on Mussoorie. This is a fascinating hill resort that has a popular waterfall, shopping hubs and a variety of excursions for the tourists to keep engrossed.
So fasten your seat belts and get ready and enjoy the 34 kms long drive up the steep, winding road, with its innumerable hairpin bends, from Dehradun.

Mussoorie Attractions – The Mall

The promenade of Mussoorie is the famous Mall that straddles a ridge extending from Cloud's Ends in the west to rock to Rockville (haunted house) in the east. Walk further to enter the cantonment area which is has an ambiance of its own old world. Here you should see the Happy Valley, known for its various municipal gardens and Tibetan School and Home. Though tourists can explore these places on a drive but the best way to enjoy a good walk around and discover the delights. There is also a 400 mts rope way to the popular point of Gun hill.

Landmark of Mussoorie - Kempty Falls

Feel the Cold at Kempty Falls

Waterfalls

One of the most unique attraction in Uttaranchal are the famous Kempty falls at a distance of 18 kms from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri Road. It has the distinction of being the biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a beautiful valley and is surrounded by high mountains. Other waterfalls in close proximity are Jharipani falls (8.5 kms) and Bhatta falls (7 kms). Just 6 kms from Mussoorie is a recently developed picnic spot, where tourists can indulge in pedal boating. It commands an enchanting view of Doon Valley and nearby villages.

Other Attractions to Enjoy During This Weekend in Mussoorie

Lengthen your holiday in Mussoorie and climb the steep road to Lal Tibba and from here enjoy the great views of Bandar Poonch Massif and Gangotri range. Visit the famous Tibetan Buddhist temple and and then move towards the municipal garden to Hathipon. Do not miss enjoying a walk on the Camel's Back Road, a 3 km long stretch from the library to the Kulri Bazaar. Other route best enjoyed while walking are from the northern slopes of Mussoorie to the Algar river. 20 minutes stroll down a bridle path to Gun Hill.
Among the temple attractions in Mussoorie there are Jwalaji temple and Nag Devta temple. There are also presence of colonial structures like Sir George Everest House and Children's Lodge.

Cable Car Ride in Mussoorie

Reaching the Queen of Hills – Getting to Mussoorie

Reaching this most important hill resort in Uttaranchal is not a difficult task. The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant in Dehradun (34 kms) away. From the Jolly Grant airport, taxis and buses ply to Dehradun, from where they go up to Mussoorie. As far as railways is concerned overnight Mussoorie Express links Delhi to Dehradun, the nearest railhead for Mussoorie.
To come to Mussoorie via roads one can begin from Delhi which is at a distance of 325 kms. 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. NH 58 and NH 72A are the national highways that link Mussoorie to rest of the country.