Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Mussoorie places to visit

 Mussoorie places to visit

Mussoorie is famous hill station in the Indian State of Uttarakhand. Situated at a height of 2000 metres in the foothills of Himalayas. This town is known for it's scenic beauty , good weather and British era architecture. In Mussoorie places to visit are Kempty fall, Gun hill and Mussoorie lake.

Mussoorie places to visit
Mussoorie


Kempty Falls - It is a famous waterfall located just outside Mussoorie . Nowadays the stair reaching down to the fall are occupied by commercial shops . There are so many stairs to reach the Kempty fall that it becomes a adventure in itself. There was also a cable lift for taking us to the lower part of waterfall. The water falls from a height of around 40 feet and a cemented boundary has been set around it. Visitors can take a bath in the cold water and enjoy the fall. Bathing suits are available at the surrounding shops. The water is very cold and a single dip energizes one to the core. The flow of the water is so enormous that one can't stand under it. 

Gun hill: Gun hill is the second highest peak in Mussoorie with great views of hills and mountains. We can just walk to Gun hill or we can take a cable car to the top of the mountain. We get amazing views in the cable car too. Gun hill has few eatery shops and some fun games shops like pellet shooting . We can spent and hour or so at this point. Before Independence it is said that every afternoon British used to fire a canon so that locals could know the time.

Lal Tibba : This is the highest peak in Mussoorie and gives beautiful view of the mountains and valleys. Visitors can just take a walk to the point or take a horse ride instead. It is located on tip of Depot hill in Landour near Mussoorie.

Mussoorie lake :  Mussoorie lake is a beautiful man made lake away from the city center. People can come here and enjoy some boating ,feeding ducks and spend time in eatery. Recreational activities are also available here.

Mall Road : Mall road is a main road where lots of shops are situated . We can just take a stroll and explore shops ,restaurants and cafes along the road. Just being there we feel energized by the positive energy of mother nature. Taking selfies while on a stroll in Mall road is a experience in itself. 

Company Garden : Company garden is a popular spot in Mussoorie where lots of flowers, garden fountains and great views can be found. Spread over a area of 22 acres , this garden is about 3 km from the City center .Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of garden here . It is also known as Municipal garden and is one of the well maintained garden in Mussoorie. There is a artificial lake in garden where people can take a boat ride. We can take leisurely walk in this beautiful garden.

What is the famous thing in Mussoorie?

There are plenty of famous places in Mussoorie , but few capture are worthy of mention . Gun hill can be accessed by cable car. Lal Tibba offers scenic beauty of nature.

Is 2 days enough for Mussoorie?

if you want to explore Mussoorie at relaxed pace then 2 days would be necessary as there are plenty of places to visit.

What's the best time to go to Mussoorie?

Summers offer respite from the Northern Heat of India so best time would be April to June but if you want to enjoy the snow then you should come during winter months.

Which is the top most point in Mussoorie?

Nag Tibba peak which is around ten thousand feet above sea level in Uttarakhand.

Can Mussoorie be visited in One day?

yes all of Mussoorie can be covered in one day , kempy fall, mall road ,gun hill and lal tibba.

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