Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north of the national capital of New Delhi.
This hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range.
The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of 'greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani.
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| Mussoorie Green Hills |
Being at an average altitude of 1,880 metres (6,170 ft), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill.
Commanding snow ranges to the northeast and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south, the town was once said to present a 'fairyland' atmosphere to tourists.
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| A view of Hills in Mussoorie in winter |
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| Winter in Mussoorie |
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. Taxis are easily available for Mussorie as are buses at regular intervals.
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| Mussoorie Extreme Hill Roads |
The best time to visit is from mid-March to mid-November though torrential rain can be an inhibiting factor in the monsoon months of July to September.
Tourism is the most significant segment of Mussoorie's economy.
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| Cable Car point at Gun Hill |
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. A cemetery is about mid-way on the loop. 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. The oldest Christian church in the Himalayas, St Mary's, is above Mall Road and is undergoing restoration. Kempty Falls is a nice picnic spot. Company Garden is popular tourist destination. The Company Garden has a vast collection of flowers and plants.
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| a small village in Mussoorie |
Camel Back Road offers a decent mix of budget and value for money motels in Mussoorie. Since this area offers a better somewhere to stay option to the travellers, it is well located for those who
want the comfort of a decent hotel at a good cost The area is again well connected to other parts of Mussoorie and is a popular site for those looking for a good value for money on their accommodation.
Kempty Falls
The Kempty Falls are on the hilly tracks of Uttarakhand, India, 15 km from Mussoorie on the Chakrata Road. This place is nearly 1364 meters above sea level ..
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| Kempty Falls Cave |
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| Kempty Falls in November |
Lake Mist
About 5 km before Kempty Falls on the Mussoorie-Kempty road, Lake Mist is a good picnic spot with accommodation and restaurant facilities; boating is available. With the Kempty river flowing through it, Lake Mist has many small waterfalls made by the river.
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| Kempty Lake Areal view |
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| Night at Hills of Mussoorie More .. |
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