The Queen Of Hills That Looks Down Upon The Doon Valley Is The Beckoning Mussorrie

The Queen of hills that looks down upon the Doon valley is the beckoning Mussoorie, an eye catching site for the tourists all over the globe. It is the epitome of beauty, peace, elegance & romance. Its greenery elevates at an average altitude of 2000 meters, with Lal Tibba as its highest peak, 2290 meters. The hills of Mussoorie are crowned by snow ranges to the north east and lay safely on the lap of the alluring Dehradun and Shiwalik ranges.

Mussoorie, with its location 300 km north of Delhi is accompanied by the view of the holy river Ganga at one end and of the mighty river Jamuna from the other.  The most intriguing feature of Mussoorie is, it is the portal for the Char Dham Yatra, the shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Besides its sanctity, one can have the pleasure of adoring the majestic Himalayas with its snowy attire. Deep woods of pine, deodar, cedar, birch, oak and rhododendron are found in abundance around Mussoorie.

The climate of Mussoorie is favourable at all times, however the months from September to June are the best time to taste the serene environment. It is usually difficult to travel during the monsoons in the months of July to mid September. Trekking, rock climbing and camping welcomes the adventurers during the pleasant summers. The visit can be further exciting for the snow lovers during the winter season.

Some of the spots that one should not miss out while at Mussoorie are Camel’s Back Road, Cloud’s End, Gun Hill, Jharipani Falls, Kempty Falls and Municipal garden.

Camel’s Back Road is a natural layout of rocks shaped like the camel’s hump and stretches 4 kilometres. The golden sunrays surpassing the White Mountains make the morning and evening walks ideal. Those weary after long walks can be comforted by horseback rides and auto rickshaws.

The end of Mussoorie is the Cloud’s End. The place is covered by dense jungles and a 2 kilometres walk from it takes one to the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary. This place also serves as an ideal place for refreshing walks and drives.

The Gun Hill accommodates the water reservoir of Mussoorie at a height of about 400 feet. The interesting history says that a canon was fired from the hill every afternoon to let people know the time. The Mall is situated below the hill with a photogenic view of the snow capped Himalayas. One can take a ropeway ride to the Gun Hill or a bridle path from the Mall.

The incredible Jharipani Falls can be reached by a 6 km downhill trek from Mussoorie. The area around the falls is pure and serene away from the dust and smoke of the city. It comprises a studious environment with Mussoorie’s famous boarding schools, aSt George’s, Wynberg Allen and Oakgrove.

One of the most crowded tourist spots in Mussoorie is the Kempty Falls. One can feel the cool waters by bathing under the falls. One can also experience a solitary moment by climbing the steps leading into a rocky enclosure formed naturally. The falls flows down about 40 feet from a mountain as a perennial waterfall making it a popular tourist spot.

Lal Tibba literally means the Red Hill where the Indian Military services, broadcasting stations of All Indian Radio, and Doordarshan are located. Visit to the Lal Tibba is restricted and can be accessed only through a telescope from a 20 meters tall tower on the cliff.

Not only these but many more places are waiting to be explored. So come visit the Queen of Hills and carry a bit of her beauty wherever you go