Mussoorie - Queen of hills for a reason 




Mussoorie, known as the "Queen of the Hills," stands out among the world's hill stations. This elegant town, steeped in old-world charm, has been blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. Even the most jaded traveller can be startled by the sight of layers upon layers of hills rising higher and higher to join the eternally snow-clad Himalayas! Some of the most majestic peaks in the Indian Himalayas can be clearly seen from Mussoorie, including Chaukhamba, Bandarpunch, the Gangotri group, and Srikantha.


These breathtaking views of steep, rolling hills covered in dense forests of oak, cedar, pine, birch rhododendron, and, of course, holy Deodar trees will leave you speechless.


Mussoorie town sprawls across a ridge in the Garhwal Himalayas, over 6500 feet above sea level. Despite being founded less than 200 years ago, its strategic location played a significant role in establishing its significance. It serves as a rest stop for Hindu pilgrims on their way to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, as well as adventurers preparing to scale the higher mountains beyond. The mighty rivers Yamuna and Ganga also flow for nearly 19 kilometres past Mussoorie's two sides.




How to reach Mussoorie ? 


Well, you might be wondering after all this information, how to reach this “queen of hills”? I have got the answer for you. Here it is… 



It is about 35 km far away from the state capital city of Dehradun and 290 km north of the national capital of New Delhi.You can reach new delhi by flight or train which are well connected with all parts of the country and outside the country through railway and flights. If you are interested in doing a road trip, the ride from Delhi will be a fun one. You can use public transport as well as your own vehicle. Here is the route 

The Route: New Delhi →Noida → Ghaziabad → Hapur →Khatauli →Meerut →Saharanpur → Dehradun → Mussoorie.



Where to Stay

The queen of hills offers a varieties of places to stay from 5 star hotels to simple and cozy home stays. The oldest 5 star hotel is The Savoy.

Places to visit


Lal Tibba and nature walk

With a height of over 2,275 metres, the original Lal Tibba in Landour is the second highest point (7,464 ft).Lal Tibba in Mussoorie's highest point and provides a panoramic view of the town and its surroundings. From this telescope, one can see Badrinath, Kedarnath, Bandarpunch, and other Himalayan ranges.

There is a nature trail called "Camel's Back Road" there. This road gets its name from a rocky outcrop shaped like a camel's hump. The road is lined with hotels and motels, and a cemetery is located about halfway around the loop.


Gun Hill

There is “Gun Hill” where a cannon was used to sound out midday for many years. Gun Hill is accessible by the cable car on the Mall road.

Lake Mist

Lake Mist is located about 5 kilometres (3 miles) before Kempty Falls on the Mussoorie-Kempty road, through which flows the Kempty river with its numerous small waterfalls. Lake Mist Resort offers lodging, restaurant services, and boating.

Sir George Everest’s House

The remains of Sir George Everest's building and laboratory, Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843, can be found at Park Estate. Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak, is named after George Everest. It is 6 kilometres (3.5 miles) from Gandhi Chowk and a scenic walk from Library Bazaar, but it is accessible by road to at least Haathi Paon. On one side, there is a view of Doon Valley, and on the other, there is a panoramic view of the A
glar River valley and the peaks of the Himalayan ranges. It's a beautiful walk from Library Bazaar.


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