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| Exploring Mussoorie In A Day |
Mussoorie gives its best introduction as ‘Queens of Hills’.
The beautiful place is situated at 2000 feet above sea level.
Also, the best mode of transport is a private taxi or government bus from Dehradun - the capital city of Uttrakhand.
Mussoorie is around 35 km away from Dehradun that can be covered either by taxi or bus.
You’ll get a drop at Mussoorie bus stand that is at 100 m downward direction from its popular literary chowk.
Let’s learn more about this place to make the best of your one day in Mussoorie!
Important points to consider before planning your trip:
As Mussorie is a hill station, the best time to visit is any season except monsoon.
The best mode of travel is by bus, as it’s very much affordable, and the number of tickets is issued as per the available seats, so public transport won’t be crowded at all.
The best tourist places which are around 5 or 6 can be covered in a day, and during rest time you may explore mall road and popular food joints.
Having one day is good enough to explore Mussoorie.
Important tip:
If you’re travelling in April, carry an umbrella/raincoat as the monsoon can arrive anytime.
How To Make the Best of Your One Day In Mussorie?
If you’ve reached Mussorie during the morning hour and are ready to explore at 10 am, then here’s the full-day plan to take a complete tour.
Note: This plan is completely based on my tour experience, not inspired by any travel blog guide.
Morning Exploration:
The first three places you’ll get to see are
Kempty fall:
The tourist place is around 13 km away from the main city and is cited as a favourite place by most tourists.
It may take 30-40 minutes via taxi to reach. You’ll have to get to town at the parking zone and from there you may need to walk for around 200-300 meters to reach the actual location.
Cable trollies are also available to reach the kempty fall.
Various shops including food, clothes, wooden decoration stuff, and accessories will be on both sides of the road. So, if you haven’t eaten anything then it’s best to take a stop by any shop and eat something.
Kempty fall can be enjoyed most in summer as you can get into the water and enjoy it.
Every essential like slippers, comfortable clothes, and phone covers are available via several shops near the kempty fall.
Several food joints are also there to avail you of Meggi and ginger tea.
There is nothing better to get a hot cup of tea after taking a bath in the fall. Relatable, right?
Surkhanda Devi Mandir:
The second tourist spot is also the sacred place of Mata Surkhanda Devi.
Devotees’ belief says, when lord shiva was carrying Mata Sati’s body in his arms and roaming around the world, then lord Vishnu uses his Sudarshan to destroy the body so lord Shiva can come out of his misery and the world can be saved.
The head of the body fell on this place and the place was named Surkhanda devi mandir.
The main temple is situated at some height that requires a track of around 2 km. The temple is built from white marble and offers a wonderful view of the city.
Buddhist Temple:
The next tourist place is a Buddhist temple. It’s a small temple filled with tranquillity. You can spend some time there and listen to your mind very clearly.
There’s also a free space at the front of the temple, that gives mesmerising hill view. Being there for sometimes makes you filled with happiness at the core.
Afternoon treats:
If we go on time, then we will cover the above three places by 3 pm. However, Mussoorie’s weather is always pleasant and great to travel.
Company garden:
Are you a natural person, specifically who loves to be surrounded by greenery?
If yes, then the company garden will you make you fall in love with its mesmerising beauty.
This place is filled with innumerable plants, including all kinds of roses and tulips.
Some places are also customised in a way that gives a waterfall view with lots of plants in the surrounding.
You’ll have the facility to get photoshopped in traditional wear or in your comfortable attire. Again several cafeterias, food joints, and children's play areas are available to give a complete family tour vibe.
George Everest:
George Everest is popularly known as the highest peak in Mussoorie. To reach the place, a track of around 6 km needs to be completed to reach George Everest's house.
This place also gives several beautiful hill views. It’s also a good place for picnic. To reach George Everest cliff escalated height of 500 meters from the house is required to cover.
Evening treats:
After taking a tour of all these popular spots, you may reach your hotel by 5:30 pm and after taking some rest for an hour an hour, here’re the places you may take a walk to.
Library chowk:
Also called Gandhi Chowk is the centre of Mussoorie and is situated near the bus stand.
All the popular restaurants are situated near this place only.
So, you may give yourself a delicious dinner treat here.
Mall road:
The route of Chowk and mall road (Main market-Mussorie) are connected. Mall Road is situated on the higher side.
The road is usually busy with tourists and locals. Thus, it’s best to explore the place by walking.
It may take a couple of hours or more to see all the shops and explore the varieties on the mall road.
Shaheed Sthal (Martyr Place):
After walking for 500 meters, Shaheed Sthal comes as a point devoted to martyr.
It feels good to take a pause here for half an hour and spend some time exploring this place and knowing its history and bowing towards our ancestors for their sacrifices.
Gunpoint:
If you wish you witness the spectacular sunset view of Mussoorie then Gunpoint has all the arrangements for you.
Through the cable trolly, they take you to a height that gives you a mesmerising sunset view.
Their closing time is 7: 30pm.
From Sunrise to Sunset: Explore Mussorie and admire its nature
Travelling to a tourist place without noting important information can leave you disappointed in lot many ways. E.g. wastage of money and time.
Thus reading travel guides through relevant resources is useful. This blog is based on my personal experience.
You can enjoy the fullest if you reach Mussoorie by 10 am and have a full day to spend in this beautiful city.
Hope this guide would be helpful in planning your trip to Mussoorie.
Drop your message in the comment in case you need any more information.
Happy travelling!
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