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 Mussoorie,
Queen of the Garhwal Hills is honeymooner's paradise, summer
resort and boarding school centre rolled into one. Perched
on a 15 km long horseshoe shaped ridge with the grand
Himalayas as a backdrop, the colonial hill resort of
Mussoorie spreads across hills at heights above 2,000 metres.
From this vantage point, Mussoorie offers superb views of
peaks in the western Garhwal hills, including Banderpunch
Massif at 6,316 metres and Swargarohini at 6,252 metres and
the vast plains of North India spread out below.
34 kms from Dehradun, Mussoorie overlooks the Doon valley to
its south and the impressive Himalayan mountains up north.
The mountains beckon climbers, trekkers and adventure sport
enthusiasts.Trekkers begin their journey into the popular
trekking area of Hari-ki-Dun with its snowscapes and
verdant-forested slopes from Mussoorie.
One of the most easily accessed hill stations in northern
India, during the peak tourist season Mussoorie becomes a
bustling resort with hordes of holidaymakers ambling down
the central Mall. The suburban area of Landour, about 300
metres away from the main town, is quieter and has managed
to retain some of its old colonial charm. Surrounded by lush
wooded expanses and winding lanes, it offers good
opportunities for quiet walks away from the crowds.
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