Mussoorie: Past Lives

Best places to visit in Mussoorie, sightseeing & tourist attractions in Mussoorie

Mussoorie, set in the lavender tumble of the Shivaliks, is a lively colonial cameo, largely a honeymoon destination. Bejewelled brides in rustling silks and suited grooms strut up and down the mall, gaze at the muscled Shivaliks and the snow kissed Himalayas beyond. Some bounce on horses on Camel’s Back Road or in cycle rickshaws;

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 Whats Famous here: Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions in Mysore 

Trekking in Mussoorie: Mussoorie is a walker’s place where one can stumble on urbanized areas and even the untrammelled. One can trek to the various water falls like Mossey Fall, Bhatta Fall and Jharipani Fall; or head for the Sir George Everest House where the first surveyor general of India after whom the highest peak in the world has been named lived; or check out Clouds End, now a hotel, which was built in 1838, and was one of the first four bungalows in Mussoorie

 

What to See: Tour package of Mysore sightseeing spots

Kempty Falls: Is a favourite tourist spot. Although now it is ringed by dhabas but still one can find hundreds of tourists trying enjoy the cool water. No visit to Mussoorie is complete without visiting the famous Kempty Falls.

 

Lake Mist: Lies few kilometres before the Kempty Falls. Lake mist is also a popular tourist attraction. One can also hire a boat here and view spectacular small waterfalls.

 

Gun Hill: Tourist ride up a ropeway to Gun Hill where a gun used to be fired at noon. After the departure of the British, the gun was silenced and melted to make taps.

Christ Church: Beautiful Christ Church is riveting, with its restored stained glass windows, its polished wooden pews, marble pulpit and sad memorial plaques such as “God’s finger touched him and he departed.”

 

Jwalaji Temple: before departure, pay homage at Jwalaji Temple on Benog Hill. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. One can also visit the temple to get a panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Travel to Mussoorie:

Local Languages: Hindi and English

Best Time to Visit: March to October

How to Reach:

AIR: The closest airports are Jolly Grant near Dehradun. But Delhi airport is a much more convenient airport.

RAIL: Mussoorie is connected by rail to Dehradun and Delhi.

 

ROAD: Frequent buses are available from Haridwar, Dehradun, Delhi, Nainital and several other major cities.

 

Excursions from Mussoorie: Places You Should Not Miss in Mysore 

Chila Wildlife Sanctuary: Part of Rajaji National Park, the 240 sq km sanctuary an excursion from Mussoorie. Fishing is allowed in the well stacked river, however, one must obtain a permit first from the Forest Department.

The park is open from sunrise and after sunset and remains closed through the Monsoon months (July to November)

 

Dehradun: Nestled in a thickly forested valley in the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun brims with nostalgia of the British Raj. Even today, it is a popular holiday destination famous for its rolling hills, green pastures, fruit orchards and schools.

Haridwar: Located on the banks of the Ganga, at the point when the holy river leaves the Himalayas and enters the plains, Haridwar is considered to be one of the seven most sacred sites for Hindus. A popular center for herbal medicine and yoga, the town is dotted with a number of ashrams.

Haridwar is also one of the four venues of the mammoth Kumbh Mela.

  

Rishikesh: If yoga and meditation is your thing, then include Rishikesh, with its numerous ashrams and cultural centers, in your itinerary. The temple town on the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Chandrabhaga is the ideal gateway to the mighty Himalayas. It also serves as the launching pad for many trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting expeditions.

 

Hotels in Mussoorie: Top Tourism Places Mysore

There are a number of private hotels and lodges that cater to all budgets.

 

Mussoorie Travel Packages:

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Flights to Mussoorie:

The closest airports are Jolly Grant near Dehradun. But Delhi airport is a much more convenient airport.  

Trains to Mussoorie:

Mussoorie is connected by rail to Dehradun and Delhi .

Buses to Mussoorie:

Frequent buses are available from Haridwar, Dehradun, Delhi, Nainital and several other major cities.

Car Hire in Mussoorie: (link car hire in Mussoorie)

To experience Mussoorie at your own pace you can take a care hire. Hire a cab and get enchanted by the captivating locations of Mussoorie. You can also hire a cab for excursions from Mussoorie