Mussoorie Hill Tourism
Mussoorie is placed 280 kms away from Delhi, 85 kms from Rishikesh and 34 kms away from Dehradun, the capital of Uttrakhand. The hill resort has been crowned as the Queen of hills because of its mesmerizing beauty. Mussoorie is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Uttrakhand. Set at an altitude of 2005.5 meters, Mussoorie presents a breathtaking view of the Doon valley in the south and the snow clad Himalayas in the north east. The hill resort is more than a century old and is home to many heritage buildings. Apart from these,Set at a height of 2550 meters above sea level, Mussoorie is a popular hill station located in the Garhwal Hills of the lower Himalayas. It is about 34 (38) km from Dehradun city in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state.
Prime Attraction of Mussoorie
Gun Hill- The second highest peak of this hill station. Enjoy the ropeway ride from Mussoorie to Gun Hill; the distance is around 450 meters. The Gun Hill offers a beautiful view of Doon valley& Himalayan range from ropeway trolley.
Kempty Falls - It is around 15 Kms. away from Mussoorie on Yamunotri road. The height of waterfall is 4500 feet. Kempty Fall is the prime location of this hill station and increment the beauty of the Mussorie.
Mussoorie Lake - It is newly developed picnic spot on Dehradoon-Mussooire road, just 4-5 Kms. before from Mussorie. Here is a small lake where tourist can enjoy the boating; it’s developing as a good picnic spot.
Mall Road- It is the major attraction of this hill station. It’s has a large range of shops& hotels at the Mall Road. The customers enjoy the shopping throughout the year at this cheap shopping center.
Naga Tibba
Nag Tibba About 55km, an ideal spot for trekking. Naga Tibba is the highest peak around Mussoorie at 10,000 feet and is covered by thick forests.
Dhanolti
On Mussoorie-Tehri Road 25km away, it has deodhar forests and mountainscapes.
Surkhanda Devi
Surkhanda Devi Temple at 10,000 feet, 35 km down the Mussoorie - Tehri road. Perched on a peak, the temple demands a stiff two-km climb form devotees. The temple, goes the legend, was built on the site where the head of Shiva's consort (Shiva is the destroyer in the Hindu trinity) fell after it was chopped off to stop Shiva's terrifying dance of death that was shaking the universe to its very core.
Lakha Mandal
80 km away on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri Road. Linked with the Mahabharata with idols of archaeological importance.
Places to see in Mussoorie
Gun Hill
Municipal Garden
Childer's Lodge
Camel's Back Road
Jharipani Fall
Bhatta Fall
Kempty Fall
Nag Devta Temple
Mussoorie Lake
Van Chetna Kendra
Sir George Everest House
Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill)
Clous End
Fast Facts
Location:Uttrakhand
Distance:230 kms from Delhi
Area:65 sq km
Summer temperature: 23 to 10 degree Celsius
Rainfall: 180 centimeters annually
Winter temperature:10 to 1 degree Celsius
Population:25,400 approx
STD Code: 0135
Area: 65 sq km
Altitude: 2005.5 m
Temperature in Summer:31.2°C(max);7.2°C(min)
Temperature in Winter:7.2°C(max);1.1°C(min)
Languages: Hindi and English
Best Time to Visit:April-June and September-October
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to reach Mussoorie is the Jolly Grant Airport, located 24 km from Dehradun. Daily flights (Indian Airlines and Air Deccan) from this airport connect Mussoorie to Delhi. You can easily board a bus/ taxi/ private car from the airport to reach Mussoorie.
By Rail:The nearest railhead is located in Dehradun, located 34 km from Mussoorie. It connects Dehradun to important cities like Delhi, Bombay, Amritsar, Varanasi and Lucknow. Shatabdi Express is the most convenient option, if you plan your trip from Delhi to Dehradun by train.
By Road: Well maintained roads connect Mussoorie to all the major cities nearby. Delhi is 269 km from Mussoorie, and one can easily drive via Meerut, Roorkie, Chuttmalpur, and Dehradun to reach Mussoorie from Delhi. Various buses of 'Uttaranchal State Transport' shuttle between Delhi and Mussoorie.