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Mussoorie Sight Seeing
One full
day is kept for the Mussoorie sight seeing. Please note transporation
service will be provided for the interested students from Tulas college
Dehradun to Mussoorie and back.
Mussoorie is is located about 35 km from Dehradun This hill station,
situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, is also known
as the Queen of the Hills. Being at an average altitude of 1,880 metres
(6,170 ft), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna,
is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding snow ranges to the north-east,
and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the
south, the town was once said to present a 'fairyland' atmosphere to
tourists.
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Gun Hill Enjoy a Ropeway ride to the second highest peak of Mussoorie. It can also be negotiated by bridles path which forks-off from Mall Road near Kutchery and to reach takes about twenty minutes. The Ropeway distance is only 400 mtrs. And the sheer thrill of the ride is memorable. Gun Hill offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri group etc. and a bird's eye view of Mussoorie town and Doon Valley. During pre-independence days a gun mounted on this top used to be fired heralding mid-day to enable people to adjust their watches and hence this name. |
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Camel's Back Road It starts from Kulri Bazar near Rink Hall and ends at Library Bazar covering a total distance of about 3 kms. The main charm of this road is horse riding and walking. Sunset view of the Himalayas is superb. Camel's Rock with a life like resemblace can be seen from the spot near Mussoorie Public school. |
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Kempty Falls The stunningly beautiful Kempty Falls is 15 km from Mussoorie on the Chakrata Road . This place is located nearly 1364 Meter above the sea level. The Kempty Falls, surrounded by high mountain ranges and located at a high altitude of 4500 feet, is a good place for picnic or for spending a couple of hours listening to the music of water in the midst of the greenery which cover the surroundings. |