"The queen of hill-stations"
Mussoorie is the place you should be heading to. Nestled amidst the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, stands at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, and has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year. The pristine, natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular choice of holiday for honeymooners.
Mussoorie, in Uttarakhand, is one of India's most popular hill stations established by the British to escape the summer heat. The first house to be built there was that of Lieutenant Frederick Young of the East India Company, in 1823, who used it when shooting game. Not long after, Sir Henry Bohle started India's first brewery in 1830. Indian royalty arrived later, with many maharajas constructing grand summer retreats (some are now heritage hotels) there. Mussoorie is set on a ridge about two hours north of Dehradun, where the nearest airport is located. Its easy accessibility from Delhi brings a chaotic convergence of tourists in the May to July peak season, causing traffic jams and delays. Hence, it's best to avoid visiting then. Here are the top things to do in Mussoorie.
The road taking one from Mussoorie to Dehradun is more beautiful than anything you had ever seen. What makes the entire journey more beautiful are the small eateries serving hot maggi and pahari chicken along the road. Enjoying hot maggi as cold air breezes through your hair is the best feeling ever. Being just 35 km away from the state capital, it is quite a destination for weekend getaways.
Places to visit in Mussoorie that you shouldn’t ignore:
Mussoorie is the place you should be heading to. Nestled amidst the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, stands at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, and has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year. The pristine, natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular choice of holiday for honeymooners.
Mussoorie, in Uttarakhand, is one of India's most popular hill stations established by the British to escape the summer heat. The first house to be built there was that of Lieutenant Frederick Young of the East India Company, in 1823, who used it when shooting game. Not long after, Sir Henry Bohle started India's first brewery in 1830. Indian royalty arrived later, with many maharajas constructing grand summer retreats (some are now heritage hotels) there. Mussoorie is set on a ridge about two hours north of Dehradun, where the nearest airport is located. Its easy accessibility from Delhi brings a chaotic convergence of tourists in the May to July peak season, causing traffic jams and delays. Hence, it's best to avoid visiting then. Here are the top things to do in Mussoorie.
The road taking one from Mussoorie to Dehradun is more beautiful than anything you had ever seen. What makes the entire journey more beautiful are the small eateries serving hot maggi and pahari chicken along the road. Enjoying hot maggi as cold air breezes through your hair is the best feeling ever. Being just 35 km away from the state capital, it is quite a destination for weekend getaways.
Places to visit in Mussoorie that you shouldn’t ignore:
- Kempty Falls – The Major Tourist Attraction
- Jharipani Falls – For Nature Lovers
- Mossy Falls – Be Close To Nature
- Bhatta Falls – A Quaint Getaway
- Lake Mist – Enjoy Boating
- Mussoorie Lake – A Beautiful Picnic Spot
- Lal Tibba – Plan A Trek
- Camel’s Back Road – Explore This Scenic Road
- Benog Wildlife Sanctuary – For Wildlife Enthusiasts
- Gun Hill – Enjoy The Cable Car Ride
- Happy Valley – The Picturesque Spot
- Dhanaulti – Enjoy The Drive Here
- K Dev Bhoomi Wax Museum – Indianised Tussads
- Sir George Everest’s House Museum – Plan A Hike
- Mussoorie Adventure Park – For Adventure Lovers
- Bhadraj Temple – Trek To The Temple
- Tibetan Buddhist Temple – For Peaceful Environs
- Company Garden – Enjoy Tasty Snacks
- Jabarkhet Wildlife Sanctuary – Take A Sightseeing Tour
- Aglar River – Go Fishing
- Landour Bazaar – Enjoy Shopping
- Disco Skating Rink – Try Skating
- Clouds End – For A Serene Atmosphere
- Mussoorie Mall Road – Take A Stroll
- Nag Tibba Trek – For Adventure Lovers
- Jwala Devi Temple – Trek To The Temple
- Soham Heritage & Art Centre – For Art Buffs