Mussoorie Travel Guide - Travel to Mussoorie
The Mussoorie is a beautiful hill station in uttrakhand, About 2,500m above from the sea level at the Shivalik mountain range on the foothills of Himalayas which is situated on a horse-shoe shaped ridge. It is one of the most beautiful Indian cities. Mussoorie is called as the queen of hill stations becouse of its immense natural beauty. The name, Mussoorie city, is derived from a herbal plants of called 'Mussoorie' which is found in abundance here. And with the discovery, this hill station have valley, waterfalls, natural green environment, The city gradually developed as a the education center, business hub and tourism spot for its beauty.
Sightseeings in MussoorieThe climate of Mussoorie is lovely, the city is popular for its serenity, Sightseeings, natural views scenic beauty. Do you know this city it is well known for it’s colonial era feel, The architecture is maintained over the years. The Mussoorie is also well known for its world renowned educational and training institutions, like Indian Police Services (IPS) and the Indian Administrative Services (IAS). Mussoorie also boasts Ruskin Bond the popular author as one of its famous residents.
Hotels Accommodation in Mussoorie• Childer's Lodge
This place is only about 5 km from Mussoorie, Just take a horse ride to the highest peak of Mussoorie near Lal Tibba. Tourists could even take a leisurely foot walk up to the top. The pure breath-taking view from up here is worth the climb.
Shopping in MussoorieThe Mussoorie is famous for its handcrafted items like wooden decorative and craft gifts. But Dont forget to bargain brass statues and ceramic vases. It have a MAAL Road with some big showrooms and Mall where one can look for wooden vases, brass statues, boxes, Tibetan Prayer wheels. The famous hand carved oakwood walking sticks for the peoples are also tourists loving item. Don't forget to take some good sight view photographs by wearing a dazzling Garhwali Dress.
Climate of MussoorieAs the Mussoorie is a hill station in the Uttranchal (Now in Uttrakhand) which has pleasant and healty climate around the whole year. As a cool place with natural beauty, greenery Pure air and water at its full bloom during September to November. For the touist the best seasons to come in the Mussoorie town are from April to June and again during September to November. Keep relexing in the cool environment when the plains and deserts of North India experience hot air waves, The Mussoorie offers a welcome holiday break to the visitors. September - November is the spring season here at this time season is spreading charm and when Himalayas are clearly visible from here. Please avoid the monsoons time as the road way to Mussoorie are in bad shape And in winter when roads are blocked due to heavy snowfall.
How to reach MussoorieBy Air:By air its very easy to reach here, The Indian Airlines runs weekly five flights from Delhi to the Jolly Grant Airport. Airport: The Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest functioning airport, at about distance of 59 km.
By Rail:The Dehradun city is well connected to all major cities of india with super-fast trains such as the Mussoorie Express, Calcutta-Howrah-Doon Express, the Bombay Doon Express and Gorakhpur-Doon Express. The all trains are luxury ones, The Shatabdi Express leaves New Delhi every day except Thursdays. Railway station: Dehradun, 34 km away, serves as the railhead for Mussoorie.
By Road:You can make a tour by buses from Delhi to this beautiful hill station, You can also hire a car or cab both private and state-run from Dehradun to Mussoorie, The tourists can also hire a group cabs or take any of the buses plying from outside the Dehradun Railway Station. And If you are from the jammu and kashmir area for that you can also travel from Jammu, Saharanpur is the very convenient place to get a bus directly to Mussoorie. The road distance from Delhi to mussorie is around 269 km, is well maintained journey and can be completed in six hours.
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