From the lush green hill of Mussourie, you can have a spectacular view of the commanding snow ranges in the north-eastern side. The small hill station of Mussourie gives glittering view of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges.
The famous hill station of Mussourie provides amusements of all kinds to both domestic and foreign tourists. Mussourie has an alluring scenic beauty for which thousands of tourists visit the town every year during the summer months. Mussourie is well connected to major cities of India like Delhi by road. Mussourie is said to be the 'Gateway' to Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines of northern India.
Spread over an area of 64.25 square kilometers, Mussourie has a population of 25,4000 according to 1991 census report. Mid April to mid July is the best time to visit Mussourie. The summer temperature hovers around 23°C to 10°C while during winter months the temperature drops to 1°C. Snowfall is quite natural during winters and continues till mid February.
The popular sightseeing of Mussourie is as follows:
- Gun Hill - The second highest peak of Mussourie reached by the ropeway or by the bridle path.
- Kempty Fall - The biggest and prettiest waterfall located at 15 kilometers from Mussourie.
- Municipal Garden - A picnic spot having a beautiful garden and an artificial mini lake with paddled boating facility.
- Mussourie lake - A newly developed picnic spot.
- Camel's back road - Offers a beautiful sunset view.
- Bhatta falls - An ideal picnic spot where you will get arrangements for bathing as well as other water amusements.
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