HOW TO REACH MUSSOORIE
By Air : The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant, 60kms (Dehradun).
By Rail : Dehradun (34kms) is the nearest railhead. It
is a Northern Railway terminus connected with all major cities
such as Delhi, Howrah, Bombay, Amritsar, Lucknow and Varanasi.
By Road : Mussoorie is connected with Dehradun (34kms).
Dehradun, in turn is connected with all major cities in India
through direct motorable roads
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PLACES TO SEE IN MUSSOORIE
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Camel's Back
Road : A pony ride or walk along this 3-km long road from
Kulri Bazaar to Library Bazaar offers views of the mountains.
On the way, visitors can step into an old British cemetery.
Christ Church : Within easy walking distance, above the
Library end of The Mall is the imposing Gothic style church. Built
in 1837, it is a notable landmark of Mussoorie. Stained glass
windows are one of its attractive features.
Gun Hill : This is the second highest peak in Mussoorie
from where you can get a picturesque view of the town as well
as stunning views of snowcapped peaks in the distance. A ride
in the cable-car between the lower station on The Mall and the
upper station on Gun Hill is an enjoyable experience.
Lal Tibba : An invigorating 5-km walk from the Tourist
Office takes you to Lal Tibba on the highest hill. You can get
a panoramic view of the entire Doon Valley and the Shivalik Range
from here. On a clear day you may even see the majestic Nanda
Devi peak (25,640 ft).
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Municipal Gardens : These gardens lie within the municipal
limits and are popular with domestic tourists. They are easily
accessible by car, pony or cycle-rickshaw. Visitors can picnic
here and also take a boat ride on the artificial lake.
Mussoorie Lake : The Jheel (Mussoorie Lake) is 8 km on
the road to Dehra Dun. It is an artificial pond where paddleboats
are available on hire.
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