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Exploring Heights - Mussoorie |
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If you want high mountain
thrills, Mussoorie is the place to go. Its location and distance
from Delhi demands more than just the weekend to explore this picturesque
place. The route up has some superb winding roads and breathtaking
scenery.
Mussoorie, a hill resort in the Garwhal Himalayan region, is about
7000 feet above sea level. There are lots of trails for trekkers
and lots of scenic spots to explore.
Located at a distance of 290 miles, from Delhi and overlooking the
sprawling Doon valley, Mussoorie is a frequent getaway for those
wishing to escape the summer heat. The climate is good all round
the year, except in winters when it can get really cold. |
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Driving up :
As the meandering roads go higher and higher up, it is better to
keep to the lower gears if you don't want the engine to get heated
up due to the strain. There will be hairpin bends (or jalebi bends as the
locals call it) to navigate. Ensure you have good road grip at hairpin
bends. Watch out for unmarked speed breakers.
Overtaking at hairpin bends need caution. Make sure the route
is absolutely safe before attempting to overtake the vehicle ahead.
Switch off air conditioners at altitudes, if you feel the strain. |
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Places
to see |
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Mussoorie has some charming
estates and bungalows built by the British and now owned
by the Indians They have retained. |
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the old names though. |
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View the river Yamuna from
the Yamuna Bridge on the Chakrata-Barkot
road |
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Enjoy the view of the
Kempty falls on the Yamunotri road. |
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The Depot Hill or the
Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie. This
point offers a panoramic view of the whole area. |
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Camel's back hill
with its life like resemblance of a sitting camel, is worth
seeing. |
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There are a lot of Tibetian
settlements here. You will find them selling handicrafts,
woollen garments and interesting trinkets |
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like copies of the Swiss
Army knife, on the roadside. |
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Gun Hill
offers thrilling ropeway rides up the peak. Enjoy the view
on your way up. |
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Vinog Mountain Quail
Sanctuary is famous for some extinct species of
birds. |
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Mussoorie is also a Gateway
to the 'Gangotri' and the 'Yamunotri' shrines. You can even
see the Kedarnath Badrinath peaks |
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from here. |
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Municipal Garden
with its artificially created lake is a perfect
picnic spot. |
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Dhanolti
is best visited in winter when you can view the snow covered mountains. |
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Nagtibba
is a spot that trekkers would surely love. |
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Surkhanda Devi
situated on top of the mountain this temple is famous for
the fairs held every year during Dussehra. |
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Bhadraj Temple
situated on the west of Mussoorie offers a spectacular view
of the Doon valley. |
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Fact File |
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Distance |
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From Dehradun is 35 Kms.
From New Delhi it is 290 Kms.
Altitude 7000 feet above sea level |
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Best Time |
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Mussoorie can be visited any time except the monsoons.
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How to Reach |
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By Air |
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The
nearest airport is Pantnagar at 150 kms. |
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By Rail |
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The
nearest railhead is Haldwani (120 kms.). |
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By Road |
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Mussoorie
is well connected through motorable roads to all prominent
towns- Almora (34 kms.), Nainital (120 kms.) & Delhi (418
kms.). Take the Nainital route till Kathgodam/Bhowali. |
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