The queen of hills Mussoorie is a beautiful hill station located in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state in North India. It is rightly called the queen of hills and is located in Garhwal hills of Himalayas. It is 35 km from Dehradun. The best time to visit is summers between April to October but tourist visits it all year around. It is a famous tourist destination in that region and popular among honeymooners and nearby tourists who visit it as a weekend getaway.
It is famous not only as a famous tourist destination but it is also a popular education hub with many famous schools and colleges.
My memories of the Queen of Hills Mussoorie-
Queen of Hills Mussoorie
I have been to Mussoorie many times with my parents. It was one of the favourite holiday destinations of my dad and we would visit it often during our summer holidays. There was a rotating restaurant which was round in shape and it was exciting for us when we were small as used to think it actually rotates. It used to be our favourite place for dinner. I am not sure if it’s still there.
We recently went there with our kids in 2010 and all my old memories got refreshed.
I still remember an incident when all of a sudden it started raining and we were just walking around on the mall road without any umbrellas. It was pouring so heavily that we got fully drenched and my younger one was almost 3 and like a typical toddler she demanded her favourite pink umbrella immediately. Now the problem was that it was in the car that was parked some 1 km away.
Toddler tantrums with loud screaming and crying lasted for some time. Till she understood that we are not getting her the umbrella.
With her favourite pink umbrella
As they say, travelling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller.
Mussoorie will always be special for me as it has many beautiful memories attached to it with my parents and siblings. As it is near to Haridwar, we would often cover both together.
About Queen of hills Mussoorie –
Mussoorie has many places to see like –
- Kempty falls – It is one of the main attraction in Mussoorie. These beautiful falls attract a lot of visitors. It is some 15km away from the main city.
- Gun hill – A second highest peak of Mussoorie where you can get a good view of the Doon valley and Himalayan ranges.
- Mall road for some local shopping and strolling to explore the city
- Camelback road – A 3km long road which is good for a peaceful walk
- Sir George Everest house – It was the home of Sir George Everest. Now a major tourist attraction to get a good view of the valley and mountains.
For shopping, except Mall road, there is Kurli Bazaar where you can get a lot of local stuff like handicrafts etc.
If you have still not been to Mussoorie, it should be on top of your list to explore whenever you visit Uttarakhand. Lush green mountains and gorgeous hills with a beautiful view are a must visit.
With my girls in front of the hotel
am sharing my memories of different places from my travel list this April.
#AtoZchallenge 2019 previous posts –
A for Amritsar
B for Bangalore
C for Chicago
D for Delhi
E for evergreen Kerala
F for Fun Las Vegas
G for Goa
H for Haridwar
I for Mackinac Island
J for Jammu
K for Kullu Manali
L for Los Angeles
M for Milwaukee
No for Niagara Falls
O for Orlando
P for Phuket
April 19, 2019 at 12:16 am
I have fond memories of Mussoorie too! It is truly, aptly called the Queen of Hills 🙂
April 19, 2019 at 2:37 am
Been there once with my parents in childhood and even we covered it along with Haridwar Rishikesh Dehradun and then Chandigarh and Himachal. That was the most memorable trip of my childhood. I still remember the fun we had at kempty falls. Great post.
April 19, 2019 at 6:32 am
I have been to Mussoorie years back as a child yet the memory still seems so fresh. My parents had visited Uttarakhand a couple of times before I was born – Dehradun, Mussoorie, Ranikhet and Nainital. Whenever u look at those pics, I really feel like taking a trip again.
April 19, 2019 at 9:04 am
What a beautiful place to visit. I never visited this place. A lovely sight and a lovely picture with your daughters.
April 19, 2019 at 10:35 am
I havn’t been to Mussorie , but we travelled across the hill station on our way to Paonta Sahib and Renuka Lake. This place is definitely on my bucket list of trips with kids.
April 19, 2019 at 2:04 pm
Mussoorie is certainly a beautiful hill station. Ruskin Bond the famous author also lives there. For some reason, Mussoorie of seventies used to be sparsely populated. But now I find the place over crowded and does not hold the charm for me. But that’s me.
April 19, 2019 at 2:31 pm
You took me down the memory lane, I had been to Mussorie when I was hardly ten and those were the days when used real cameras, the 36 reel one to click the photographs, we were at one of the falls and the camera slipped from my hands and went down draining inside the water..all the memories of the trip was lost, my brother still tease me for this ?
April 19, 2019 at 4:10 pm
I belong to Dehradoon dear, so obviously have a lot of fond memories of Mussoorie and reading your memoir warmed my heart further more. I am missing it now
April 19, 2019 at 4:38 pm
Lovely post. i have been to Mussoorie. I loved the ropeway ride to gunhill. ?
April 19, 2019 at 5:10 pm
I am sure Anvi is mortified whenever you share her Pink Umbrella story!:) Mussoorie is a city filled with many memories for you. Thanks for sharing them with us. Lovely post and pics.
April 19, 2019 at 5:32 pm
Andd i want to visit here! beautiful pictures
April 19, 2019 at 6:56 pm
Mussoorie is truly the queen of hills. It’s beautiful and a great vacation destination with waterfalls, museums, walking trails. I like it a lot more than Shimla 😀
April 19, 2019 at 8:05 pm
Thanks for sharing Mussoorie..I haven’t been there and u took me on a virtual tour.Your daughters are adorable..God Bless.
April 21, 2019 at 5:54 pm
Beautiful pictures and memories, Deepa! We went to Mussoorie when I was a kit and I remember little of it. Thankfully my parents took loads of pictured to remind me of that time. Want to go there again with my kids.
April 22, 2019 at 11:14 pm
I have been to Mussoorie when I was a kid, it is indeed a beautiful place. I remember of getting spooked by an old night watchman of the hotel we stayed in. After that, whenever Dad take Mussoorie’s name I just freak out and say a big NO.
April 25, 2019 at 5:47 pm
This was one place where we enjoyed the best with my Dad. Have a lot of good memories of this place.