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Sunday, 3 November 2013
India - Mussoorie, the best hill station 04.11.2013
Christ Church was constructed in 1836 and is believed to be the oldest existing church in the Himalayan ranges. It is also believed that the church was built by the British community, who once resided in the destination. Located near a heritage hotel, the church was once visited by... Read More »
Happy Valley is famous for housing IAS Academy, Tibetan temples and the Municipal Garden. The area of the valley lies on the western side of Library Point and leads to the Cloud’s End, a place where geographical borders of Mussoorie end. The place is also famous for its gardens,... Read More »
Tapovan is a beautiful place located on the banks of holy river Ganges. Bounded by lush green forests and chanting of Vedas all around, the place is popular for numerous rituals and other religious ceremonies. Possessing a rich historical and religious significance, the place is popular... Read More »
The Mall is one of the prominent shopping locations situated at the centre of the destination. Dotted with benches and lampposts lined up at the sides of roads, the Mall offers architectural styles of colonial period. The prime attractions of the area include 1980s style video game... Read More »
Kempty Falls, situated at an altitude of 4,500 ft, is one of the popular tourist places of Mussoorie. It is a beautiful waterfall, which falls from a height of about 40 ft from a mountain. This fall is located on way between Dehradun-Mussoorie path. John Mekinan, in 1835, had developed... Read More »
xIndian Military Academy is situated on Dehradun-Chakrata Road. The academy was started on 1st October 1932 under the guidance of Brigadier L.P. Collins, the first commandant of this academy. For establishing this academy, the government acquired the former Railway College of Dehradun.... Read More »
Gun Hill is one of the popular tourist attractions of Mussoorie, possessing historical significance dating back to pre-independence. It is believed that a canon was fired from the place at a fixed time on every afternoon. This firing at the hill provided an idea of time to the local residents of... Read More »
Municipal Garden, also known as Company Bagh, is situated in the Happy Valley area of this beautiful town. Often known as Botanical Gardens, the park is maintained by the Garden Welfare Association of the destination. The garden is located at around 3 km from the Library point and in close... Read More »
Jharipani Falls is situated near the village of Jharipani, which is at a distance of around 7 km from the destination. The place is in close vicinity of famous boarding schools namely, Oak Grove, St George’s and Wynberg Allen. This fall is one of the beautiful places, ideal for... Read More »
Library Bazaar, also known as Gandhi Chowk, is located in close vicinity of old library, which exhibits history and heritage. The name of the bazaar is derived from the Victorian-style Library, which was constructed in mid-19th century. One of the prominent attractions of the place is the Band... Read More »
Nag Devta Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to God of snakes, is situated on the Cart Mackenzie Road. Located 6 km from the city centre, the temple is frequently visited by devotees as well as tourists. Every year, the temple is decorated beautifully on the occasion of Nag Panchmi. ...Read More »
Lal Tibba, the highest point in Mussoorie is situated in Landour area, which is the oldest populated place in the destination. The site was also referred to as a Depot Hill, due to the presence of depot in the region. The hill houses a camp of The Indian Military services and... Read More »
Landour Bazaar is one of the famous shopping locations in the destination, which is situated on the steep slope few kilometres up the hill from the Mall. The bazaar is known for its handwritten signs, which are nailed on the trees. The bazaar houses a rejuvenation centre, which was... Read More »
Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is located in a pine-clad slope and is surrounded by snow capped peaks of the Himalayan ranges. Being a natural habitat of extinct species of mountain quails and red-billed blue magpie, the sanctuary serves as a home to many endangered and rare species of avifauna. Apart...Read More »
Tibetan School and Homes was established by Dalai Lama for providing shelter to hundreds of Tibetan refugee children. Located in close vicinity of Tibetan Buddhist Temple, this foundation was established for imparting education to the children. The place offers an insight into the... Read More »
Camel's Back Road is a stretch of 3 km long natural display of rocks. The name of this road is derived from its rocks placement and its shape like camel’s hump. Serving as a connecting link between two prominent locations of the destination, the road begins from Library point and leads...Read More »
Jwala Devi Temple is situated on the top of the Benog Hills, which is located at an altitude of more than 2,100 m. Dotted with thick forests of pine and deodar, the path to the temple begins from Cloud’s End. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and has a stone idol in the... Read More »
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is located at a distance of around 40 km from the city centre. Situated at the outskirts of the city, the popular cave temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on the banks of a seasonal river. The name of this temple is derived from the word Tapak,... Read More »
Jaspal Rana Shooting Ranges is one of the prominent tourist attractions located in Dehradun. The educational institute was started in 2002 for celebrating the victory of Jaspal Rana, a world shooting champion. Developed with an aim of offering training to students, various amenities are installed... Read More »
Tiger View Jungle Camp is an ideal location for nature and adventure lovers. Located in the remote areas of Goolar Khalla village, the place offers opportunity to tourists to spot endangered species of tigers in their natural habitat. The forest development authorities of the region offer jungle...Read More »
Shedup Choepelling Temple, also known as Tibetan Buddhist Temple, is one of the famous Tibetan temples located in the destination. Situated on the Happy Valley Road, close to the IAS Academy, the temple is surrounded by snow capped mountains. It is believed that Dalai Lama took refuge in...Read More »
Hathipaon and the Park Estate is a beautiful place for picnic and trekking activities. Park Estate is a former office and house of Sir George Everest, the first Surveyor General of India. The name of the highest peak in India, Mount Everest, was named after him. The fireplaces and the... Read More »
Cloud’s End is situated at a distance of around 6 km from the west of the Library. The name of the site is derived from its location, lying on one of the ends of Mussoorie. Tourists visiting this place can witness beautiful views and pleasant atmosphere. The path to reach... Read More »
Sisters Bazaar is a market place dotted with pine, oak and deodar trees. The bazaar is named after the nuns, who served as nurses in the British dormitory housed in this area. The area is a residential colony with many old cottages and a few shops spread across.
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