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Planning your trip to Mussoorie and the best time to visit

Author: Anuj Yadav
by Anuj Yadav
Posted: Nov 12, 2019

Mussoorie is the muse for the romantic and a wonderland for travelers. Mussoorie is one of those places whose memory cannot be erased easily. Everyone who visits this hill station of Uttaranchal is left with a travel hangover that doesn’t show any sign of getting off your mind. Located around 35 kilometers away from the capital of Dehradun is left with the sweetest memories of all time.

Mussoorie, which once used to be a colonial hill station, is now filled with some of the top educational institutes of the world along with cozy cafes, stately hotels, estates, old taverns, bustling markets, and much more. Over the years, Mussoorie has turned out to be one of the favorite spots for tourists. Be it for leisure travel, for a honeymoon, or for an adventurous weekend.

Mussoorie is one of the most beautiful hill stations of India, which is located at an elevation of 2000mts above the sea level and is often referred to as the Queen of the Hills. It offers a majestic view of the snowy ranges of Doon Valley as well as the Shivalik Ranges, which falls on the south of the location.

A few things to know about the place before you visit

The wide range of flora and fauna along with the lush green hills offers one of the best views, which is the major attraction of Mussoorie. Every year, it attracts thousands of visitors from all around the world. And not only for its scenic beauty, but Mussoorie has also developed as a hub for business and education over the years.

Mussoorie also homes to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, which is a training site for the Indian Police Service and Indian Administrative Service.

Once you step down at Mussoorie, you will find the colonial houses from the British Period. Moreover, at Mussoorie, you will also find the Electric Picture Palace, which is one of India's first-ever movie theatres. The cinema hall was built in 1912 and has stayed there for 90 years, after which it was renovated into a Multiplex.

Things to do in Mussoorie

As said above, Mussoorie is a traveler's paradise. Mussoorie offers its visitors with a list of activities that they can get engaged in.

One of the best attractions of Mussoorie is its shopping destinations, where one could buy artifacts, handicrafts, and even shop for apparel. Mall road is one of the famous shopping destinations of the location. Apart from that, one can also get engaged in a variety of adventure sports along with a nature walk in the lush greenery of Mussoorie.

Best time to visit Mussoorie

Mussoorie can be visited round the year. Summer remains of the best time to visit Mussoorie among India because, during this time, the rest of India is sautéed in the scorching summer heat. April to June offers the most pleasant climates, but if you want to witness Mussoorie wrapped in a white blanket, then winter is the time for you.

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Author: Anuj Yadav

Anuj Yadav

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