Wednesday, 17 October 2018

MUSSOORIE

Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun district of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. The hill station is in foothills of the Gharwal Himalayan range. The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a milotary cantonment, is considered part of greater Mussoorie as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani. 

Things to do in Mussoorie

Kempty falls


Kempty falls is a waterfall in Ram gaon and at the south Kempty in the Tehri Gharwal district of Uttarakhand. 


Gun Hill


A historical and second highest peak in Mussoorie is favourite for viewing picturesque Himalayan Range and Doon Valley. A popular view point of Mussoorie, Gun Point is located 400 ft. above The Mall and accessible by a cable car as well.


Soham Heritage Art Center 


This art center showcases Himalayan culture and tradition through Paintings, Murals, Sculptures, Artifacts, etc.


Sir George Everest House


George Everest House is located about 6 Km from Gandhi Chowk in Mussoorie and one the major tourist attractions in Mussoorie. Also known as the Park Estate was built in 1832. It was the home and laboratory of George Everest. 


Mussorie Lake


It is a man made lake which was developed by City Board and the Mussoorie-DehraDun Development Authority. The lake is placed at a scenic location. One can get down to Dhobi ghar from where the lake is at a walking distance. There is a nominal ebtry fees and the lake is open throughout the year. 

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