Queen of Hills: Mussoorie

It is true that our mind works effectively only when our soul is happy. Slyvia Plath has rightly said, “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, “This is what it is to be happy.” 

Often called as the ‘queens of hills’, Mussoorie is situated in the state ofUttarakhand. Its rich flora, fauna and appalling beauty attracts a large number of tourists from the whole country. Exhibiting a wonderful view of the Himalayas and away from bustling life of Dehradun, Mussoorie is an ideal place to spend some time in peace.

Mussoorie Views (Photo: Smitha)

Its history goes back to 1820’s when British imperialists were impressed by the beauty of Mussoorie. The name itself has been derived from the plant named ‘mussoorie’ which is available in abundance there. After acknowledging the beauty of the place it became a hub of tourist activities. Number of education institutes also opened up at the same time.

Places of interest

To really draw the maximum mileage from your travels, it is important for one to communicate with the local people and imbibe  their culture. Mussoorie has become a weekend destinations for people living in Delhi and in nearby areas. So if you are a nature lover, Mussoorie will aptly suit your purpose. Its green cover, pleasant weather and jolly people will give you immense joy. The city is also famous for its street food. You can enjoy lip smacking momo’s along with coffee and tea and get one of the best weekend destinations near Delhi.

There are number of places that you can visit to make your trip worthwhile;

Kempty Falls Mussoorie(Photo: Pawan Bagdiya)

• Kempty Falls: It is only 15kms away from the centre of Mussoorie. The falls are surrounded by mountains which makes the place all the more striking. It is great picnic spot, where you can grab a chai (tea)  from any tea-seller and enjoy the panorama.
  

  Mussoorie Lake ( Photo: Anjan)
• Mussoorie Lake: This is a newly build picnic spot by the local Municipal body. It is only 6 kms away from the city and is very liked by honeymooners. The lake has peddled boats where you can test you boating skills!
  

  Camel’s Back Road( Photo: Deep Goswami)
• Camel’s Back Road: It is one of the most frequented places of Mussoorie. It is famous for nature walks and horse riding. So if you want to take a closer look of the place, take a stroll on this rocky road.
  

  Nag Devta Temple
• Nag Devta Temple: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on Cart Mackenzie Road. Such temples give a deeper look into the Hindu mythology and traditions of the country.

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