Mussoorie Tourism

Mussoorie is a city, about 34 km from dehradun and in dehradun district in the indian state of Uttaranchall (uttarakhand). This hill station, situated in the foothills of the Himalaya ranges, is also known as the Queen of the Hills.

Mussoorie is located at Uttaranchall, it has an average elevation of 1,826 metres (5,991 ft). The highest point is lal tibba with height over 7000ft.

Once called the Queen of the Hills, the old lady has lost some of her luster and her crown is slightly dented. But she is still worth a visit ideal for a weekend away from the smog of Delhi. Visitors will find that the air is still pure and invigorating, the mountains majestic and the plains below green and vardant to the jaded eye.

Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the 34 km drive up the steep winding road from Dehra with its innumerable hairpin bends. For your time in Mussoorie begins now as you leave Dehra Dun to begin the uphill climb. Enjoy the changing scenery and the sudden drop in temperature as you approach the hill station.

The first and the best view of Mussoorie comes up as you take the bend before Bhatta Village. Quite suddenly you see the great ramp of Mussoorie as Kipling called in in Kim, in all its panoramic splendour. Half an hour later you are in the hill station.

The Mall

Mussorie’s promenade the Mall has tremendous lengh but not much width. It straddles a precipitous ridge, extending from Clud’s End in the west to Rockville the Haunted House in the east. Oficially the mall begins at Library Bazaar and ends at the Clock Tower, where Landour Bazaar starts. You can walk this distance in an hour.

Kempty Falls

Though it’s a short visit to Mussoorie, include an excursion to Kempty Falls, just an hour’s drive 12 km away on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri route. This used to be a lovely spot, but it has become one long, rather scruffy bazaar, ugly with plastic bags and other litter. It’s a real tourist trap in May and June and traffic snarls can take the fun out of the outing and the beauty out of the falls. Better to carry on down to the Yamuna river and find a quiet spot to picnic along the river bank.

Where to Stay

There are over 250 hotels in Mussoori and except for the peak period of high summer you can take your pick.

A rand new option is Comfort Inn fort Resort (Telephone 0135-2632728) located near Tara Hall Estate, very well equipped with a gym, pool, sauna and lots of games, including skating.

The Claridges Nabha (Tel 2631426 on Barlowganj Road was the summer resort of the Maharaja of Nabha. The Savory Hotel (Tel 26332120/2010). Padmini Niwes (Tel: 2631093) is another old colonial bungalow facing the Doon Vally. Cloud’s End Forest Resort (Tel: 2632242) near park estate affords panoramic view all the way down to Dehra. Forests run through with walking trails surround the resort. Jaypee Residency Manor (Tel 2631800) has a popular disco and is aming the best hotels here.