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Mussoorie Information
Mussoorie is located in the Garhwal hills. Due to its immense natural beauty, Mussoorie is known as the queen of hill stations. In 1820 Captain Young from the British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and made this place his residence. This marked the foundation of a hill station called Mussoorie. The name, Mussoorie, is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a center of education, business, tourism and beauty.
Mussoorie is located at a height of 2,500 meters in the green Himalayan range. Due to its location and beauty Mussoorie is considered as the best hill station in the northern region. The modern bungalows, malls and well laid gardens which are located on the small hills around the area are enough to attract any tourist.
Mussoorie is an excellent respite for tourists and people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains. Nature has gifted Mussoorie everything which makes a place beautiful. With the onset of summers tourists start coming here.
what to See?
Gun Hill
Gun Hill is the second highest peak of Mussoorie. There is a 400m ropeway ride to it or one can reach it by bridle path starting from the Kutchery on The Mall. It takes about twenty minutes. The view of the snow capped peaks of Bunderpunch, Skrikantha, Pithwara & Gangotri Group etc. is stunning &C best at sunrise. It also offers a birds' eye view of Mussoorie town & Doon Valley. The Gun Hill is called so because prior to independence, a midway gun fire enabled residents to adjust their watches.
Binog Mountain Quail /Sanctuary
11 km to the south of Library point is an old Sanctuary established in 1993.
Clouds End
The bunglow built in 1838 by a British Major was one of the first four buildings of Mussoorie. The bunglow has since then been converted into a hotel called Clouds End, and is situated at the extreme west of Mussoorie Hill, 8 km from library. The resort is surrounded by thick forest, offers a wide variety of flora & fauna besides a panoramic view of snow clad Himalayas & Yarnuna river.
Kempty Falls It is 15 km to the Chakrata road, from Mussoorie is Kempty Falls. At an altitude of 4300 ft located in a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains, it is the biggest &C prettiest. Children as well as adults enjoy bathing at the foot of the falls. It is also a very popular picnic spot.
Camels Back Road
It starts from Kulri and ends at the library covering a total distance of about 3 km. It is a pleasant walk or horse ride with a camels rock enroute (a life like resemblance). Sunset view of the Himalayas is superb.
Mussoorie Lake
6 km from Mussoorie this is a newly developed picnic spot on Dehradun Mussoorie road. It is a delightful spot. Paddle boats are available. It commands an enchanting view of Doon Valley & the nearby villages.
There are many other places to see like Jharipani Fall (8.5 km), Bhatta Fall (7 km), Mossey Fall (7km), Brentwood Sanctuary easily accessible from Mussoorie and are ideal spots for a refreshing bath and picnics. The Jwalaji Temple (9krn), Nag Devta Temple (6km) are places of religious importance offering a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks &: Doon Valley.
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