Mussoorie

State - Uttaranchal
Best To Travel – All year round
STD Code - 0135
Main Attraction – Kempty Falls, Gun Hill
Climate - Summer: 23ºC -10ºC , Winter: 10 °C - 1°C

Developed by the British as an escape from the heat of the plains, Mussoorie has now become a premier tourist destination. With its green hills and varied flora & fauna Mussoorie has been able to capture the hearts of millions of the tourists. The history of this land dates back to 1827, when Captain Young, an adventurous military officer, explored the present site and laid the foundation of this holiday resort. The name of the hill station got derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a centre of education, business, tourism and beauty. Apart from its own quiet charm, Mussoorie also boasts of spectacular views of the Himalayan. Hill ridges, irregular in shape and partly wooded, form layer after layer to the horizon, where snow peaks are very much visible and seems possible for our reach.
Places Of Interest
The Kempty Falls – Kempty Falls is one of the finest waterfalls in India. From a great height water cascades down a hill and dives straight into a plunge pool. There is a dense vegetation in the area and offers several spectacular sights around.

Lal Tibba - Lal Tibba is located in Landour area which is the oldest inhabited place in Mussorie and is said to be the highest point in Mussoorie. The Municipal Corporation of Mussoorie had ordered a Japanese Telescope which is placed on Lal Tibba. Through this telescope one can have a lovely view of many peaks.

Gun Hill – Gun Hill is the second highest point in Mussoorie. The place offers immense photographic sights. From Gun Hill Mussoorie appears to be changing colours every other minute. There are many shops on the hill top so one can have a small little picnic here. During the colonial rule, the hill had a gun mounted on top of it, from there it got the name Gun hill.

Municipal Gardens- The municipal or the Company gardens was previously (before independence) was also known as Botanical gardens of Mussoorie. These gardens were laid by famous geologist Dr. H. Fackner in the last century.

Camel's Back Road - Mussoorie has a beautiful nature walk known as “Camel's Back Road”. This road takes its name from mountain outcrop in the shape of a camel's hump.

Mussoorie Lake – This newly developed lake has become an important picnic spot. It also offers an enchanting view of the Doon Valley and nearby areas.

Cloud's End – Built in the year 1830's this beautiful destination is a hot favourite of the tourists and is very popular among the starry eyed honeymooners. The place has a treasure of variety of flora and fauna.

Accommodation
There are more than 250 hotels and guest houses in Mussoorie. Each of them is designed to cater to the most urgent and wannabe demands of the visitors who come to Mussoorie to capture the beautiful hill station. Some of the famous hotels here are -

• Hard Rock Mussoorie
• Nand Residency Mussoorie
• Honeymoon Inn Mussoorie
• Comfort Inn
• Hotel Connaught Castle
• Hotel Green Castle
• Jaypee Residency Manor
• Kasmanda Palace
• Padmini Niwas

Stomach Teasers
If you have a conception that Mussoorie is only about good sights then you just need a slight change of the mindset – good food also is one of its specialities. There are many restaurants that work day in and day out in fulfilling the food requirements of the visitors. Some of the restaurants are as follows -

• The Madras Cafe
• Tavern
• Gluttony Restaurant
• Four Seasons
• Whispering Windows
• President Restaurant
• The German Bakery

Check IN- in Mussoorie
Air :
The nearest Airport to Mussoorie is 60-kms away from the place. The airport is called Jollygrant Airport but there are no regular flights to this place.

Rail:
Mussoorie does not have a direct rail link. Dehradun Railway station serves for Mussoorie too. This station is linked which Superfast trains to other major cities in country.

Road:
From Dehradun one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Mussoorie. The queen of hill stations is well connected with roads with other major cities. There are regular bus services from various metros and other tourist destinations in Uttaranchal as well as from out side the state. Bus services are provided by State transports. There are conducted tours to Mussoorie too.