Queen of hills : Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi. This hill station is situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range .

Mussoorie , Picture Courtesy : Google Images


Mussoorie has an average elevation of about 2005.5 metres . The highest point is Lal Tibba, at a height of about 7500 ft.Mussoorie is conveniently connected by road to Delhi and major cities. It is called the "Gateway" to Yamunotri and Gangotri Shrines of Northern India. The closest rail station is Dehradun. 

Lal Tibba , Picture Courtesy : Google Images


Tourism is the most significant segment of Mussoorie's economy. It has a nature walk known as "Camel's Back Road". This road takes its name from a rocky outcrop in the shape of a camel's hump. Along the road, a cemetery is located about mid-way on the loop.Nahata Estate Previously known as "Childer's Lodge" is a huge property of more than 300 acres, owned by the Harakh Chand Nahata family. It is the highest peak of Mussoorie near Lal Tibba.

Nahata Estate , Picture Courtesy : Google Images


GunHill Second highest point of Mussoorie, at an altitude of 2024m located at 30.4953°N 78.0745°E. The Kempty Falls are situated on the hilly tracks of Uttarakhand, India, 15 km from Mussoorie on the Chakrata Road.

Kempty Falls , Picture Courtesy : Google Images


 Lake Mist About 5 km before Kempty Falls on the Mussoorie-Kempty road is a good picnic spot with accommodation and restaurant facilities; boating is also available. With the Kempty river flowing through it, Lake Mist has many small waterfalls made by the river.Municipal Garden Is a picnic spot having a garden and an artificial mini lake with paddle boating facility

Municipal Garden , Picture Courtesy : Google Images


.Jharipani Fall Located at 8.5 km from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Jharipani road. One can go by local bus or car up to Jharipani from where the fall is about 1.5 km on foot. Mossy Fall The fall is surrounded by a dense forest and is 7 km from Mussoorie. One can go there via Barlowganj or Balahisar.One must visit this beautiful place.

Mussoorie at night , Picture Courtesy : Google Images

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