Mussoorie
General Information |
Area : | 64 - 24 Sq. Km. |
Season : | Round the year. |
Altitude : | 2005.5 mts. |
Accommodation : | Govt. Rest Houses and Hotels are Available. |
Accessibility
Air : The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24 Kms. from Dehradun.
Rail : Nearest rail station is Dehradun, 30 kms.
Road :Mussoorie is conveniently connected by road to Delhi and Major Cities. It lies at a distance of 30 kms. from Dehradun.
Tourist Places
Bhadraj Temple
About 15 kms. from Mussoorie, it is ideal spot for trekking via Park Toll - Clouds end, Dudhi. Situated on the extreme western region of Mussoorie town, Bhadraj offers a commanding view of Doon Valley. Chakrata ranges and Jaunsar Bhabar area can be viewed from here. Bhadraj temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna.
Mussoorie Lake
A newly developed picnic spot situated at Dehradun Road.
Vinog Mountain Quail Sanctuary
11 kms. to the south of Library Point lies an old sanctuary established in 1993 and covering an area of 339 hectares. It is famous for the extinct bird species, Mountain Quail (Pahari Bater), which was last spotted in 1876.
Camel's Back Road
The place offers a picturesque view of sunset and a life like resembles of a sitting camel. One can also enjoy long walks and horse riding here.
Childer's Lodge
The Childer's Lodge offers an exhilarating view of the snow capped ranges, through the powerful telescope installed here.
Gun Hill
One can enjoy a thrilling ropeway ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak of this town (2122 mts.). The peak offers a panoramic view of Himalayas Ranges.
Kempty Fall
15 kms. from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri Road is th most fascinating and the biggest water fall - Kempty, located in a beautiful valley.
Dhanolti
24 kms, provides a breathe taking view of the valleys and the Himalayan Peak.
Nagtibba
7 kms. further is devalsari and a 14 lms. further trek to Nagtibba is an ideal spot for trekking.
Surkanda Devi
Situated at an elevation of 3030 mts. above sea lavel near village Kaddukhal the temple of Surkanda Devi is 33 kms. from Kaddukhal and one has to trek about 2 kms.
Lakha Mandal
Past Kempty falls, 75 kilometer on - Yamunotri road lies Lakhamandal. Legends has it that the Kaurvas made a shelter house and conspired to burn the Pandavas alive here.