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Dehradun:
Located 29 Kms. from Mussoorie, Dehradun is a must visit place.
Rishikesh:
Rishikesh is known as the Tapo Bhumi or the place for meditation of the Gods. Rishikesh is one of the popular pilgrimage for the Hindus. At this place the Ganges leaves the mountains and prepares herself to begin a long journey through the plains.
Haridwar:
Gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region, is located on the foot hills of Shivaliks.
Yamunotri Bridge:
This bridge is located 27 kms from Mussoorie on the Chakrata road. This bridge is famous for fishing. But for fishing here one has to take permission from the Divisional Forest Officer, Mussoorie.
Nag Tibba:
55 kms from Mussoorie is very good place for trekking. Nag Tibba, as it is called, is the highest place around Mussoorie. It is surrounded by thick dense forests. The actual trekking for Nag Tibba starts some 21 kms away from the place. The 34 kms journey from Mussoorie is done on Taxi or Bus and the rest is covered on foot. This trek has its own charm and fun. The trek starts at Thathyud. 7 kms from here there is the forest departments rest house. To stay in the rest house reservations have to be done with Divisional Forest officer, Mussoorie. Note that there is no accommodation at Nag Tibba.
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Bhadraj Temple:
This temple is 15 kms from Mussoorie. Principle deity of the temple is Brother of Lord Krishna, Balram. Every year in the third week of August on Shravan Sankranti day a festival is celebrated here.
Dhanaulti :
Dhanoulti is located 25 kms from Mussoorie on Tehri-Mussoorie highway. Here one has got good accommodation facilities. While going towards Dhanoulti, there are lovely green forest of fur and pine trees. These forests cover the Himalayan ranges lending them an unparalleled beauty. The fresh air and lovely surroundings fills you with enthusiasm and energy.
Sarkunda Devi:
This place is 35 kms from Mussoorie. To access this place one has to go till Khaddu Khal by vehicle and then cover 2 kms on foot or on ponies.
Sahastra Dhara
Located 14 km from Dehradun is the famous picnic spot called as the Sahastra Dhara. Noted for their astounding beauty the medicinal sulphur waterfalls are a great attraction.
Jhari Pani Falls :
These falls are located some 8.5 kms on the Jharipani-Mussoorie road. Seven kilometers of the road to these falls is covered by taxi and rest 1.5 kilometers has to be covered on
foot
The nearest Airport to Mussoorie is 60 kms away from the place. The airport is called Jollygrant Airport but there are no regular flights to this place. As such Mussoorie does not have a direct rail link. Dehradun Railway station serves for Mussoorie too. This station is linked which Superfast trains to other major cities in country.
From Dehradun one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Mussoorie. The queen of hill stations is well connected with roads with other major cities. There are regular bus services from various metros and other tourist destinations in uttranchal as well as from out side the state. Bus services are provided by State transports. There are conducted tours to Mussoorie too.
In Mussoorie, one will feel shortened of accommodation options, except may be in the peak season and the variation include luxury, economic and budget hotels. There are tourist lodges and cottage accommodation also available over here. Hotels in Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a hill station which has pleasant climate around the year. It
is a very cool place with greenery at its full bloom during September to
November. The best seasons to visit Mussoorie is between April to June and
again during September to November.
When the plains of North India experience heat waves, Mussoorie provides a
welcome break. September - November is spring time here. During this season
Himalayas are clearly visible. It is better to avoid monsoons as the roads to
Mussoorie are in bad shape. Same thing applies for the winter when roads are
blocked due to snowfall.
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