Mussoorie, India - Redefining India Tourism

Mussoorie, the 'Queen of Hills' in the state offrom Mussoorie. Lush green mountains in the
Uttaranchal, boasts of its idyllic location amidst thebackdrop of the falls add to the beauty of the place.
Garhwal Hills. This popular hill station in north IndiaThe view is best enjoyed during monsoon.
offers stimulating views of the valleys below and theMunicipal Garden
snow-capped mountains. Like other hill resorts in India,For memorable evenings with family or friends, the
Mussoorie is far away from noisy traffic, pollution andmunicipal garden is an ideal place with an artificial mini
hustle-bustle of the metro cities. It emerged as alake and boating facilities.
prominent tourist destination in the 1820s.Camel's Back Road
Tourist AttractionsThis 3 km long road, stretching from Kulri Bazar to
It is believed that Mussoorie name is derived fromLibrary Bazaar, is a nice spot for long walks. Mostly
the Mansur shrub (Cororiana nepalensis), which ispeople visit the place to view the awesome sunset
found in abundance here.when crimson red color dissolves in the sky. It is
Lal Tibbacalled Camel's Back Road because it resembles a
Situated in the Landhour area (the oldest colony ofcamel's back on watching from Mussoorie Public
Mussoorie), Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie.School.
It is a wonderful spot for all the trekkers as it servesJwalaji Temple
as the gateway to the Childer's Lodge. One can haveLocated about 9 km from the city center, this
marvellous views of the entire valley from here.temple is built over the Benog Hill. Also serving as a
Gun Hillwonderful viewpoint for the entire valley, the temple
This second highest peak of Mussoorie is the mostis surrounded by dense greens. Last 2 km distance to
popular among all the tourists. The best activity tothe temple is to be covered on foot, which is actually
enjoy here is the 400 meter long rope-way ride,a fun. This way, one can explore the divine natural
which offers a beautiful panoramic view of thebeauty of the region as well.
Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Shrikanta,Shopping
Pithwara and Gangotri group. It is believed that priorOakwood walking sticks, hand-knit cardigans, Tibetan
to India's independence, a gun was mounted on thisPrayer wheels and vases are a few items that are
hill to be fired at mid-day to enable the people tothe best buy in the Tibetan Street Market. Apart
adjust their watches. Therefore it was named Gunfrom that, other local shops at the Mall Road can be
Hill.seen loaded with good quality woodcarvings, brass
Kempty Fallsstatues, ceramic vases and precious stones. Pure
Located at an altitude of about 4500 feet, KemptyLadakhi Shawls and antique Jamawar Shawls are
Fall is considered as the most beautiful one in thesome other best buys in Mussoorie, but are quite
entire valley. It lies on the Yamunotri Road, 15 kmcostly as well.