Mussoorie also called the queen of hill
stations was used by the British to escape the hot summers of Delhi and
Kolkata. It is located at an altitude of 6600 feet above sea level. Mussoorie
has green hills and a varied flora and fauna. It is a wonderful hill resort. It
has snow ranges to the north east, view of the lovely Doon valley and the
Shivalik ranges in the south. The highest point in Mussoorie is Lal Tibba at a
height of 7500 feet. Mussoorie is located at a distance of three hundred
kilometres from Delhi, the capital of India.
The population of Delhi flocks to Mussoorie to escape the heat of Delhi.
Mussoorie is considered as the gateway to
the gangotri and yamunotri shrines of India. Mussoorie is connected to many
major towns and cities by road, including Delhi. Mussoorie has cold winters and
pleasant summers. It is the perfect getaway during the hot summer months.
Some of the places to visit in Mussoorie
are:
Kempty falls; these falls are located 15
kilometres away from Mussoorie on the yamunotri road. It is one of the most
beautiful waterfalls. You can have bath at its foothills.
Bhatta falls; this is located 7 kilometres
from Mussoorie on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road. It is ideal for having bath and
picnic.
Jharipani falls; these are located 8.5
kilometres from Mussoorie from the Mussoorie-Jharipani road. You can travel to
Jharipani falls by bus or by car.
Municipal garden, this picnic spot has a
beautiful garden with a mini artificial lake and boating facilities. It is
ideal for picnics.
Childer’s Lodge, this spot gives a
beautiful view of the snow peaks of the Himalayas. It is the highest peak of
Mussoorie near Lal Tibba and is at a distance of 5 kilometres from the tourist
office.
Mussoorie is one of the best hill stations
in India and is a must visit for all nature lovers.