With the mercury rising by leaps and bounces in Delhi, surely the heat is starting to take a toll on you. If you are looking forward to refresh and rejuvenate yourself, then a weekend trip to Mussoorie is just what the doctor ordered! Just a touch above 280 kms from the national capital, Mussoorie is a hill station that will surely grab your imagination with its beauty and serenity. This small town in the Garhwal range, often called as the “necklace of the hills” is the most suitable destination for you if you love to breathe in the air of mysticism and romanticism.
What Makes Mussoorie The Ultimate Destination?
So, if you are thinking what is so special about Mussoorie, then you can be feed with numerous reasons. Firstly, when Delhi is burning at above 40°C the temperature in Mussoorie will not cross over 25°C. Moreover, when the sun sets, the place cools down pretty fast. Do not feel shocked if you find yourself enjoying a hot cup of coffee with cookies at 10°C with your jacket on at a local café inMussorrie even in the month of May!
You can pre book your hotel as lots of options are available on the internet or you can do your booking on spot, especially if you are travelling during off seasons. Lock your backs in your hotel room and then start to explore this small town.
Camel’s Back Road– Famous for its camel hump rocks formed on the mountains, this approximately 4 km long road will offer you unbelievable visual treat. The Shivalikmountains enveloped with dense forest even more if you walk down this stretch in the early hours of the day. To beat the chill, you can drink a cup of hot tea from any of the roadside stalls.
Gun Hill Top – After Camel’s Back Road, get yourself charged up with a heavy breakfast. The next place to visit is the Gun Hill top. There is a ropeway service available but if you are an explorer then it’s preferable for you to trek up to the top of the hill. The road that leads up to the top is relatively safe and there is hardly any risk involved. Situated at a height of 400 ft above the mall, Gun Hill Top is the second highest point of Mussoorie. Once you reach the top, you will witness amazing scenic beauty. On one side, you will see the entire Doon Valley and the other sides will offer you the untamed and natural views of the Shivaliks. If you are travelling with kids then Gun Hill top is a must as your kids will get a chance to play games like riffle shooting and archery. There are a few shop will sell artefacts too.
Happy Valley – Your next stop will be Happy Valley. Located at the outskirts of the town, this place is famous for the Buddhist temple situated there. Although small in size, this Buddhist temple is an epitome of authentic and marvellous Tibetan architecture. If you are in search of peace at the lap of Mother Nature, then this temple is the ideal place for you. Far away from the chaotic crowd, you can spend hours meditating inside the temple. What will be even more interesting is the journey as the road that leads to the valley is simply picturesque. You can either walk or take a taxi. As it is not located at the heart of the town, greenery is more and thus the temperature is on the lower side.Return to your hotel or hit a café for lunch and then take a little break in order to refill your energy.
Lal Tibba Top – To witness an incredible sunset head toward Lal Tibba top. Lal Tibba top is the highest point in Mussoorie. You can either trek or hire a taxi. Once you reach Char Dukan, a spot at the top of Lal Tibba, do not stop there. Walk further on that stretch till you find a café with a binocular at the roof of it. With the help off that binocular, you can see several snow clad mountain peaks if the weather is not cloudy. Apart from that, you will see a couple typically small isolated villages of the Garhwal belt, once of which is TehriGarhwal. But the main attraction here is the sunset. In the months of summer, sun sets around 7 in the evening. As the sun vanishes behind the hills, the colour of the horizon turns into crimson red. The grandeur of the view is hard to describe in words. You need to grab a cup of coffee to experience this slow but magnificent sight. As you head back to Mussoorie, you will see that the uncountable small lights of the Doon valley looks like a gold necklace that surrounds the hills.
The Mall – Once you reach the town, you can sit at one of the bench in the Mall Road and recall your day’s experiences with your friends or family. If you are alone then plug in your earphones and enjoy the gorgeous night view of the Dehradun valley.
Kempty Falls – Next morning, start early for the Kempty Falls. Situated 13 kms from the hill station, it is adviced that you should go to Kempty by a cab because if you travel by bus, you will have limited time to explore the untamed beauty that lies there. If you really want to enjoy your visit to the Kempty Falls and make it memorable then start going upwards. After a certain point there will be no staircases and the climbing the road that goes further up is really daunting.
Company Garden – In the evening you can visit Company Garden. The garden is very well maintained and your eyes will rest upon a wide range of flowers. It is a perfect spot for clicking family photographs.
You can then spend the rest of your evening by shopping. There are numerous little shops strating from Library Chowk up to the end of the Mall Road. Mussorrie is famous for its high quality winter wears and they are relatively cheap.
How To Reach Mussoorie From Delhi?
From Delhi you have to reach Dehradun either by a bus or by train. After reaching Dehradun you can go to Mussoorie either by a cab or by a bus.
