Overview
Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board, near Dehradun city in the Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is about 35 kilometres from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north of the national capital of New Delhi. The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range.
Mussoorie, also known as Queen of the Hills, is among the most popular hill stations of the country. A Britisher, Captain Frederick Young, accompanied by an official named FJ Shore, had climbed up the hill from the Doon valley in 1827 and found this ridge offering great views and a salubrious climate.
The best time to visit Mussoorie is during summers, as it offers an excellent respite from the scorching summer heat. April-June: The months of April, May and June witness the peak season owing to the pleasant climate while those looking forward to see snowfall should visit Mussoorie during winters.
Famous places of the quaint little town, such as Kempty Falls, Sister’s Town, Lal Tibba, Company Bagh, Camel’s Back Road, Mussoorie Hill Church and Mall Road. The Mall is famous for picturesque viewpoints providing amazing views of the Doon valley. Benches and lampposts are fixed at every viewpoint at the Mall.
Mussoorie Sightseeing
» Kempty Falls – Kempty Falls, Mussoori.
» Sister’s Town – Sister’s Town, Mussoorie.
» Lal Tibba – Lal Tibba, Mussoorie.
» Company Garden – Company Garden, Mussoorie.
» Gun Hill – Gun Hill, Mussoorie.
» Camel’s Back Road.
» Mussoorie Christ Church.
Shopping and Eating at Mall Road.
Begin from New Delhi to Mussoorie; lunch on the way and dinner at Mussoorie.
Mussoorie – Hiking and nature walks at Camel’s Back Road, bathing at Kempty Falls, View from Gun Hills, Lal Tibba, Happy Valley and Company Garden.