Splendid Holidays in Mussoorie - An Exquisite Hill Station of India
Official Tourism India experts have provided a destination guide for Mussoorrie. Here is everything you need to know about top 5 places in Mussoorrie as a Tourist to India.
One of the most popular hill stations in India, Mussoorie, although not an official summer capital like other hill stations, used to be one of the summer resorts of the British during the colonial period not only for its cool climate but also for its scenic beauty that never fails to leave an impression on anyone who witnesses it. Resting on the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan Range, the hill station is famous for its blue, misty, snow-capped hills, bright, verdant valleys, distant views of Ganga and Jamuna Rivers both, and of the Doon valley and the city of Dehradun which it overlooks. A charming little vacation in this quaint hill station, walking its meandering roads on clear, sunny days would make for a dream of a holiday. To help you have that vacation, here is a Guide to a Holiday in Mussoorie for Tourists. You should have an Indian Visa for Tourism to come to India.
Lal Tibba
Lal Tibba, meaning ‘Red Hill’, is located about 6 kilometers away from Mussoorie, in Landour, and is the highest point in Mussoorie from where you will get a sweeping and stunning view of the entirety of the hill station, especially when seen through one of the many telescopes installed here. It is a cantonment now occupied by the Indian military but you can still visit it when you visit Landour which you must do if you are in Mussoorie. On the way to Lal Tibba you would get to see some houses of famous writers such as Ruskin Bond, which would be an opportunity that no book lover would let pass by. You would also get to see the panoramic view of the Tibet border from Lal Tibba, as well as the mighty Himalayas surrounding you on all sides. The best time to visit this place would be from March to July when it wouldn’t be too freezing and instead you’ll get to enjoy pleasant summer skies and cool breezes.
Kempty Falls
Located between Mussoorie and Dehradun, Kempty Falls, situated at an altitude of 40 feet, got its name from the phrase ‘camp and tea’ that got associated with it owing to the huge tea parties that used to take place here in the time of British rule in India when it used to be a picnic destination. It is still popular among tourists as a picnic destination where one gets to enjoy seeing the water cascading down and also swim in one of the channels that the stream of water gets divided into. You can see tourists swimming and bathing here year long and just enjoying the wonderful view and time with their loved ones. On your way to Kempty Falls, you can also stop at Lake Mist which is surrounded by green forests on all sides and where you can also boat while taking in the place’s beauty.
Cloud’s End
Cloud’s End is situated at the very end of the town of Mussoorie and offers the most splendid views of the oak and deodar forests surrounding it as well as the Aglar River Valley that it overlooks. The highlight of the place is of course the white cottony clouds that it always seems to be engulfed by and the peace and tranquillity that this place has, away from the hill town’s main city, offering a retreat in nature. Not only is the place perfect for nature lovers but you can also stay in many of its hotels and guesthouses. The buildings here would charm anybody with the remnants of British architecture that they proudly display. The oldest building in Mussoorie, a rustic English building built in 1838, is now a heritage hotel known as the Cloud’s End Forest Resort and is the perfect place to stay in Mussoorie if you want to keep away from the bustle of the city and just be surrounded by splendid views and some welcomed silence.
Gun Hill
This hill, which is the second highest peak in Mussoorie after Lal Tibba, offers the most beautiful view of the hill town but more than that it is popular among tourists for its very interesting history. Firstly, it is said to be an extinct volcano in Mussoorie, which makes it quite a fascinating place to visit, and secondly, it is historically significant in Mussoorie because the story goes that in the times of British rule when the township had just started being populated, the British brought a cannon up to the hill that would be fired each day to let the people of the town know the time of the day according to which they could reset their watches. Even though this cannon has long been removed, the name has stuck with this place. Gun Hill also has a ropeway with cable cars for tourists to get an amazing view of the town from a good height.
Mall Road
The Mall Road in Mussoorie is one of the most popular places in India and there’s no one who hasn’t heard of it. It is located right in the heart of the city and is popular for its colonial heritage, the remnants of which can still be seen in the many relic benches and lampposts that can be found everywhere on the road, which is full of all kinds of shops, and even such fun places as video game parlours and skating rinks. The Cambridge Bookstore, one of the most popular bookstores in India, is also located here, and the author Ruskin Bond often comes to visit this store and sometimes even does readings. Mall Road the first place that comes to anyone’s mind when thinking of Mussoorie, which is why you definitely must see it while on holiday in Mussoorie in India.
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