Mussoorie Hill Station
Mussoorie, also known as the Queen of the Hills, is one of the famous hill stations in the country. A Briton, Captain Frederick Young, along with a colonel named FJ Shore, climbed the mountain from the Doon Valley in 1827 and found this mountain to offer great views and beautiful weather. This visit laid the foundation for this great mountain station.
An enchanting paradise for vacationers and vacationers, it is the perfect beach resort. Situated on a 15 km long hill with the mighty Himalayas as a backdrop, Mussoorie rises to an altitude of 2,000m above sea level. From here, it offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas and Western Garhwal.
History of Mussoorie
Mussoorie Hill Station gets its credit from a British Army officer named Captain Young. The beauty of the hill station greatly moved the warlord and he decided to stay there, in the year 1825. This is how Mussoorie ski resort is established. Colonel Everest stayed here and built a house in 1832.
The increasing number of British workers followed the same pattern and in 1901 the number of skiers was 6,461. 15,000 at that time. In the mid-1930s, the Nehru family became regular visitors to Mussoorie. Nehru’s granddaughter, Indira Gandhi, also exerted her influence in Mussoorie.
During their visit, Nehru’s family members also visited Dehradun Ski Resort, which is located nearby. It was first established by the Tibetan government in exile in Mussoorie after the Dalai Lama took control of Tibet in April 1959. Today, about 5,000 Tibetans live in Mussoorie.
Activities To Do In Mussoorie
Get in touch with the animals at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary
Located just 25 minutes from Mussoorie, Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to connect with nature on your trip to India, especially for bird watchers, who can spot magpies. blue and redstarts and red and white ones, among other birds. Look out for other wildlife such as owls, mountain quail, deer and leopards.
Take the cable car up Gun Hill
Get a bird’s eye view of Mussoorie and Doo Valley by taking the red bus up Gun Hill from Mall Road. It is known as The Ropeway to Gun Hill, which at 6,800 feet above sea level is the second highest point in the region. It also takes its name from the cannon fired by the British every day at noon to help people tell the time.
Unfortunately, mountain shopping is a disappointment for some. Expect to find restaurants, souvenir shops, rides and local clothing as you dress up in photos.
The bus operates from 8 am to 10 pm. in the summer, but begins and ends at the beginning of the other year. Travel time is only about five minutes one way. The ticket office and check-in point are located at Jhula Ghar, which is about halfway along the Mall road. Tickets cost 125 rupees per person and are in high demand during high season.
Swimming at Kempty Falls
Kempty Falls is located about eight kilometers northwest of Mussoorie. To reach there, take a shared taxi from the Gandhi Chowk Taxi Stand near the library. The government-run tourism agency GMVN operates buses from the library bus station and has an adjacent office.
Those who do not want to climb the stairs to reach the waterfall from the parking lot can pay 120 rupees per person to take the cable car to the end. Changing rooms, lockers, swimwear and equipment rentals are available at affordable prices. On the other hand, those who prefer unspoiled natural beauty should skip Kempty Falls and visit Bhatta Falls or Jharipani Falls (when it’s still remote) instead.
Visit the Tibetan settlement of Mussoorie
The Valley of Happiness, founded by the Dalai Lama after his escape from Tibet in 1959 and now home to 5,000 Tibetan refugees, is a quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of Mussoorie and get a better understanding of the Tibetan way of life.
It is possible to walk up from the Library end of Mall Road in about 45 minutes, or you can just take a taxi. The highlight is the small and impressive Shedup Choepelling Buddhist temple, also known as the Tibetan Buddhist temple, which is surrounded by carefully maintained gardens and offers a spectacular view of the valley, especially in the fall. the sun.
Other attractions here include the magnificent golden Buddha statue on the mountain and the Tibetan school. Beautiful artwork by students can be purchased if you are looking for a souvenir or a valuable gift to take home.
Enjoy the outdoors
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve was developed by conservationist Sejal Worah and landowner Vipul Jain, and is the first of its kind in Uttarakhand. A 110-acre forest park, both private and working, it opened to the public in 2015. Walking through its forest is fun and inspiring. There are eight well-marked trails, each of which takes a few hours to travel. You will meet all kinds of flowers, butterflies and even voices.
The reserve is 2,000 feet above sea level, about 15 minutes from Mussoorie on the Mussoorie-Dhanaulti Road. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset and the entrance fee is 350 rupees per person. Tours costing 500 rupees per person are offered for those who want to learn more about the wildlife and flora of the reserve. Exciting and adventurous tours can be arranged, including overnight trips and city visits.
If you are fit, a two-hour hike from Kulri Bazaar will take you to the highest point in the area, Lal Tibba or Red Hill, which is about 7,500 feet above sea level. as well as a hotel with a strong visual and theater scene. to help you enjoy the view. West of Library Bazaar, you can visit explorer Sir George Everest’s house in about two hours for outstanding views.
Also along the same route are Cloud End and Echo Point, a private forest that you can enter by paying 50 rupees. Picturesque Camel’s Back Road is the main road that connects the library and the Kulri shop, offering many views, including one of the camel-shaped stones in the old British cemetery.
