Mussoorie – The Queen Hill Of Uttrakhand Is A Heaven On Earth
Like all other hill stations, Mussoorie does not have a prosperous past. It was the capital of the state during the summer British Raj but the charm of Mussoorie lies elsewhere. The city has become famous after one of the daring British army officers visited this place in the year 1827 with Mr. Costa, the Superintendent of Dehradun. After his arrival he erected a hunting lodge. Since then there has been a steady stream of visitors here. As years passed by the town has become one of the favorite hill station, honeymoon place for newly married couple where you can feel the romance in the air and everywhere.
Throughout the year this little town remains busy and crowed. The city has a chaotic and frenetic social life, shopping precious sang shops, a large number of tourists from all this ensures that the place has an interesting day on the calendar for all year. Being so popular this tiny hill station is one of the most urbanized hill stations of India. It has all the amenities to accommodate the tourists from all over the country and the world.
Being situated at a height of 7000 feet above the sea level it offers a panoramic view of the snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges that tremble and excites visitors during their tour to Mussoorie. Regarding accommodation you need not worry at all for there are number of hotels in Mussoorie which is well equipped with all modern amenities. Now let us see some of its most popular attraction:
Kempty Fall
Kemty Fall one of the most important tourist destination which is located 15 km from the main town at an altitude of 4500 meters above sea level. It is said that your trip to this enchanting hill is incomplete if you do not make a trip to Kempty Fall. You will be overwhelmed to see the breathtaking view of the waterfalls from a great height. The name Kempty means ‘Camp of tea’. It is named so because during the British Raj British officers used to come here for tea parties.
Gun Hill
The second highest peak in this tranquil hill station is the most famous attraction of this place that is visited by every tourist who ever comes here. This place offers an enchanting view of some of the highest mountains pecks of the Himalayas like Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri group and a bird’s eye view of the town and the Doon Valley. You can also go for a rope ride which lies 400 meters overhead the ground offers an exciting experience for visitors. This majestic tourist destination has its history since pre independence. It is said that every afternoon a cannon was fired from here to help the local people to know the time.
Mussoorie Lake
This is another famous attraction of this popular hill station which remains crowded through out the year. This is a lovely picnic spot is famous for ample opportunities for sports lover with boating facilities available in these lakes at a very nominal cost. While sailing on the lake tourists can also enjoy the picturesque views of Doon Valley and neighboring villages.
After visiting its tourist place next step that you can do is go for shopping. Here you will get ethnic hand woven clothes, wall hangings hand painted on cloth, Tibetan metalware, walking sticks, trays, bowls, lazer guns, accessories, cane baskets, imitation jewellery and much more. As already mentioned that you need not worry about accommodation here for hotels in Uttarakhand and it districts is well equipped with all modern facilities.
About Author:
Anima Sharma is an experienced writer in Travel Industry and have rich writing experience in this field. At present, she is writing on different topics like Indian himalayas, summer destinations India, Himalayan Getaways, Hill Stations India and Hotels Joshimath.
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