Mussoorie: An Enchanting Hill Station in India

Mussoorie is one of the captivating hill stations invisitors. During pre- independence time a canon
India which is popularly known as the ‘Queenused to be fired from the Gun Hill every
of Hills'. It is among the most sought afterafternoon to help people know the time and
weekend destinations for travelers who want toadjust their watches. And from here this place
rejuvenate themselves during their vacations. Thisderives its name.
charming hill station is located 34 km fromKempty Fall
Dehradun at an altitude of 2,003 meters aboveIt is the biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a
sea level in the Garhwal hills. Mussoorie derived itsbeautiful valley 15 km from Mussoorie on the
name from the plant called 'Mussoorie' which isYamunotri Road at an altitude of 4500 feet
found here in abundance. The green hills andabove sea level. The fall provides a breathtaking
varied flora and fauna make it a fascinating hillview as the water cascades from a high altitude
station of Incredible India Tourism. This place alsoand then splits into five streams. The water falling
offers a wonderful view of the snow cappeddown from Kempty Falls appears to tumble up
peaks of Himalayan mountains ranges which thrillsand down before it hits the ground. The name
and excites visitors during their Mussoorie tour.Kempty is derived from 'Camp-tea' as the
Some of the popular attractions of this place are:Britishers used to organize their tea parties here.
Gun Hill 
This second highest peak of Mussoorie is theMussoorie Lake
most famous attraction of this place which isThis is another famous attraction of this place
visited by each and every tourist who comeswhich is visited by number of tourists round the
here. This place offers an enchanting view ofyear. It is a delightful picnic spot famous for
some of the highest Himalayan ranges such asman-made lake which was formed by stopping of
Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotria mountain stream. During boating in the lake
group and a bird's eye view of Mussoorie towntourists can also get enchanting views of Doon
and Doon Valley. The 400 meters ropeway rideValley and the nearby villages.
to this place provides a thrilling experience to