Excursions from Mussoorie
Mussoorie is never short of tourist places and travelers can spend weeks without getting bored. But the frequent visitors to Mussoorie like to explore and visit its nearby travel destinations. Mussoorie is quite popular with some of the important and famous travel destinations which can be reached out like Kempty Falls, Nag Tibba, Dhanaulti etc.
Kempty fall
Kempty Falls is popular among the tourists who visit Mussoorie and this cascading waterfall has successfully lured tourists from the very beginning. This place was developed as a tourist spot by John Mekinan in year 1835. The name Kempty is derived from 'Camp-tea', as the Britishers would organize their tea parties here. The water rush down from an altitude of 4,500 feet and splitting further into five showers, the water falls from a height of 40 feet giving the appearance of water jumping and playing on the rocks before falling down. Kempty Falls is located 15kms from Mussoorie on the Chakrata road surrounded by high green mountains and is set at an altitude of 4500ft. The fall offers astonishing view of scattered drops of water falling from the height of 40ft and the waterfall splits into five streams and it looks like that the streams are doing jumping and doing somersault with each other. The falls are closed in the monsoon and winters and stay open in the summers. You can have a vitalizing bath in this beautiful waterfall. More about Kempty Falls
Bhadraj Temple
It is situated at a distance of 15kms from Mussoorie and is an ideal place for trekking. Bhadraj Temple is located on the extreme western region of Mussoorie and thus offers a splendid view of the Doon Valley, Chakrata ranges and the Jaunsar Bawar area of Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna, and is situated atop a hill. Bhadraj temple organizes a fair in the third week of August (Shravan Sankranti) every year. Undoubtedly it is an important event for the locals and they look forward to it, this occasion attracts a lot of visitors as well.
Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti is situated 25kms from Mussoorie amidst thick alpine forests of deodar, rhododendron and oak and it offers an atmosphere of perfect peace & tranquility. Dhanaulti often brings surprise for the tourists as the beauty of Dhanaulti is yet to be explored and is less popular amongst people. The woods, cool environment, scenic valleys, lovely weather and enchanting view of snow capped peaks of majestic Himalayan range makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday. Dhanaulti is situated on the Mussoorie - Chamba route. Dhanaulti is a Constituency of State Legislative Assembly (MLA). Dhanaulti is situated at an altitude of approximately 2000mts above sea level. The popularity of scenic beauteousness of Dhanaulti is now emerging as a travel destination. If you want to get away from the crowd and busy markets of Mussoorie, then head towards Dhanaulti. More about Dhanaulti
Nag Tibba
Nag Tibba is a located around 55 km from Mussoorie. Nag Tibba falls just a few ft shorts from the breathtaking height of 10,000ft. It is the highest peak around the hill resort which is covered by thick alpine forests. It is an ideal spot for trekkers who are in love with nature and its divine beauty and it is also opened for trekkers throughout the year. Nag Tibba offers magnificent scenic vistas of Garhwali hills and villages, dense forests and the invigorating views of majestic Himalayan ranges. More about Nag Tibba
Surkanda Devi
Surkanda Devi is an ancient temple located near Dhanaulti set at a breathtaking elevation of approximately 10,000 ft or 3030mts above sea level. This temple is dedicated to Shankar's consort - Sati and one can reach there through 2 km easy trek. The trek to Surkanda Devi goes through dense forest rich in varied flora and fauna. The trek affords majestic and unforgettable view of the panoramic snow clad peaks of the splendid Himalayan range. Legend has it that the head of the charred body of Goddess Sati fell here when Lord Shiva was taking her remains along with him after she give her life in the yajna started by her father. Surkhanda Devi Temple has gained significant importance amongst the locals and is frequented by devotees all the year round.
Landour
Landour (also Landaur), a small cantonment town contiguous with Mussoorie, is about 35 km (22 miles) from the city of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Landour is located in the Lower Western Himalayas and it is 1,500 ft (450 m) above Mussoorie. The twin towns of Mussoorie and Landour, together, are a well-known British Raj-era hill station in northern India. Mussoorie-Landour was widely known as the "Queen of the Hills". Landour is a pollution-free zone, and with fresh pure air to breathe, recovery from any stress or disease is superbly fast here. During old times, the Britishers set up a rejuvenation center to enjoy the nature at its best. More about Landour Mussoorie
Dehradun
Dehradun also spelled Dehra Doon, is the capital city of the Uttarakhand state (earlier Uttaranchal) in India, and the headquarters of Dehradun District. Dehradun is located in the Doon valley, 230 kilometers north of India's capital New Delhi. The Dehradun district is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north, Shivalik Hills in the south, the river Ganga in the east, and the river Yamuna in the west. The water divide of Ganga and Yamuna passes through the city. Dehradun is visited by a large number of tourist every year, many of them en-route to Mussoorie. The climate of the city is temperate. Even during summer, it is not so warm at Dehradun. More about Dehradun
Kanatal
Kanatal is 35 km from Mussoorie is a small village is an unspoilt and less crowded destination in Uttarakhand. Kanatal greets the occasional visitor with open arms and hospitality only heard of and never experienced. Located on Rishikesh-Chamba-Mussoorie highway the places is 300 km from Delhi and can be approached via this route or the Delhi-Dehradun-Dhanolti route. Situated at a height of 8500 ft. the place gets heavy snow fall during winter and is cool even in peak summers. The place affords a wonderful view of the snow capped mountain ranges and they are so close you feel that you can touch them with just a little effort. More about Kanatal, Mussoorie
Chamba
Chamba is a small hill town, situated at an altitude of 1676 m, in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand. It is an unexplored, unscathed, serene destination, approximately 67 km from Mussoorie. Away from the crowd and rush of the cities, it is an excellent place to unwind and have fun, amidst the beautiful hills and snow-clad mountains. The place offers several picturesque sites and scenic vistas ranging from the snow clad ranges of Himalayas to the wonderful, yet awe-inspiring sights of the verdant ravines and the beautiful views of river Bhagirathi. More about Chamba
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