Mussoorie was the Queen Of the Hills then, and is the Queen even now. Her lustre and crown has remained unchanged with changing times. The travellers visiting the place will find the air pure and invigorating, the mountains majestic, and the plains below green and verdant to the jaded eye. An idyllic stroll through any of the meandering mountain roads of the town on a clear and sunny day will bring you eye ball to eye ball with some of the well known and not so well known spots - each having its own tales to narrate. Apart from its own quiet charm, Mussoorie also boasts of spectacular views of the Himalayas. Hill ridges, irregular in shape and partly wooded, form layer after layer to the horizon, where snow peaks are visible as if you can touch them. So pack your bags to get the best deal of nature............

Alluring Sights

Mussoorie is an excellent respite for tourists and people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains.

Kempty Fall -This is one of the finest waterfalls in India. From a great height water cascades down a hill and dives straight into a plunge pool. There is a dense vegetation in the area and one can enjoy spectacular sights around.

Gun Hill - The Gun Hill is the second highest peak in Mussoorie and offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan range like the Srikantha, Pitwara and Gangotri. During the colonial rule, the hill had a gun mounted on top of it, from there it got the name Gun hill. It is at a distance of 400 m and can be accessed by a rope way.

St. George Everest House - Sir George Everest was the first Surveyor General of India and it was after him that the highest mountain peak in the world was named. The place offers a picturesque view of the Doon Valley.

Cloud's End - Built in the 1830's this beautiful destination is a hot favourite of the tourists and is very popular among the starry eyed honeymooners. The place has a treasure of variety of flora and fauna and is enveloped by dense deodar forest .

Lal Tibba - This is the highest spot in Mussoorie. A visitor can get a picturesque view of the beautiful valleys and snow-clad peaks from here. It is also the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie and is located in the Landhour area. The Municipal Corporation of Mussoorie had ordered a Japanese Telescope which is placed on Lal Tibba. Through this telescope one can have a lovely view of many peaks.

Municipal Garden - It is picnic spot having a beautiful garden and an artificial mini lake with paddled boating facility. These gardens were laid by famous geologist Dr. H. Fackner in the last century. Visitors enjoy to their fullest here and get a cool break from the rush of the city life.

Camel's Back Road - This road starts from Rink in Kurli bazaar and goes upto Library Bazaar. The name is Camel Back because of a life size rock here that very much resembles a camel. Horse riding and walking during evening is a memorable experience as it offers a sunset view in the Himalayas.

Nag Devta Temple - This ancient temple is dedicated to Snake God Lord Shiva. The place provides an enchanting view of Mussoorie and Doon Valley.

Mussoorie Lake - This newly developed lake has become an important picnic spot. It also offers an enchanting view of the Doon Valley and nearby areas.

Adventurous Hitch

Mussoorie is a must check for all the adventure seekers as well as the nature lovers. A tourist here can enjoy roller Skating as there are disparate roller skating rings. Long walks amidst the beauty and serenity of nature is the other important means to explore the treasure of nature. For more adventure on can enjoy walks to the Benog Hill and the Lal Tibba. Mussoorie also happens to be a comfortable base for the trekkers. You may check out the Gangotri, Yamunotri, the Black Peak, Har-ki-Doon and other treks in the Garhwal Himalayas and into nearby Himachal Pradesh.

Further ahead from Mussoorie you may reach the Aglar River and the Yamuna River. Both the Rivers offer ample opportunities for trout fishing. You may seek permits from the Divisional Forest Officer of Mussoorie in advance.

Shopping Fervour

Shopping is a prospering activity in Mussoorie. One can carry a huge range and collection of goods of beauty and use. This hill station is famous for wooden decorative and gift items. Wooden boxes, brass statues, ceramic vases, Tibetan Prayer wheels and hand carved oakwood walking stick are quite popular among the tourists. Pure Ladakhi Shawls are bit costly but are worth a good purchase here. The antique Jamawar Shawls carry heavy price tags but they are worth having a look if not being purchased. One can find rosy cheeked Tibetans selling woolens, imported goods, fabric wall hangings, Tibetan metal ware , trays, bowls, cane baskets, jewellery and many more stuffs.

Major Shopping Centres

• Gandhi Chowk
• The Mall
• Kulri Bazaar
• Landour Bazaar.

Eating Joints

Mussoorie offers many interesting places to eat. The umpteen restaurants serve great Chinese, Indian , south Indian and Continental cuisine, suiting the tastes of individuals. Prominent among them are -

• Kwality Restaurant
• Green Restaurant
• The Madras Cafe
• Tavern
• Gluttony Restaurant
• Four Seasons
• Whispering Windows
• President Restaurant
• The German Bakery
• Chache di Hatti

Accommodation

There are over 250 hotels and guest houses in Mussoorie. Each caters to the need and demands of the visitors coming to capture the beautiful hill station - Mussoorie. Some of the famous hotels are -

Hard Rock Mussoorie Nand Residency Mussoorie Honeymoon Inn Mussoorie Comfort Inn Avalon Mussoorie Claridges Nabha Resort Cloud End Forest Resort

Garhwal Terrace Hotel Connaught Castle Hotel Green Castle Jaypee Residency Manor Kasmanda Palace Padmini Niwas

Climate Funda

Mussoorie is indeed the Queen Of Hill Stations. It experiences a very pleasant climate and is flocked by umpteen tourists all the year round. The temperature here range between 32°C and 37°C in the summers, and between 1°C and 7°C in the winters.