Honeymoon in Mussoorie

Mussoorie has always influenced the hearts of honeymooners with its charm. Snow-carpeted peaks and pine-scented hill slopes let the magic off on the sight of the tourists. It is no surprise that Mussoorie has been unofficially festooned with the title of 'Honeymoon Capital of India'. Honeymoon in Mussoorie can be an ideal beginning of a new phase of your life.

Mussoorie Travel Guide
Our Mussoorie travel guide would tell you how make the maximum of your time while having honeymoon in Mussoorie.

Mussoorie Lake:
Located on Mussoorie-Dehradun highway, Mussoorie Lake is a nice location for outing. The gateway of this lake seems to be welcoming tourists from Dehradun. One can avail boating facility in the lake. The Lake also provides very good view of the Dun Valley. Little hamlets encircling Mussoorie can also be viewed from Mussoorike Lake.

Kempty Falls:
Kempty Falls is a perennial mountain stream which has forced its way through great boulders and down rock faces. Falling on a sandy base, Kempty Falls look charming. Do remember that Kempty Falls is huge hit among the people who have come for Mussorie travel.

Lal Tibba:
Lal Tibba, the highest point in Mussoorie, is located in Landour area which is the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie.

The Mall & Camel's Back:
The Mall is a promenade very popular among the tourists. Rickshaws (three-wheeled food-driven bicycles) ride down the Mall, and around the wooded road of Camel's Back. Scenic northern ranges of the Himalayas can be viewed from the Mall and Camel's Back. Strolling down the Mall is the favorite pastime of the people.

Tibetan Temple:
Tibetan temple is located in Happy valley region of Mussoorie. Company gardens and Tibetan temple can be done in a single day. Rich Tibetan cultural heritage can be seen in the Tibetan Temple.

Lake Mist:
Located on way to Kempty Falls, Lake mist offers a nice resting place for the tired. Good accommodation facilities are also available here.

Gun Hill:
Few tourists in Mussoorie miss Gun Hill. Children and adults, both love the Ropeway ride. Ropeway is a cable car carrying the tourists from the roundabouts to the heights of Gun Hill.

Shopping
Shopping while honeymoon in Mussoorie is centred in Gandhi Chowk, the Mall, Kulri Bazaar and Landour Bazaar. Mussoorie is known for wooden decorative and gift items. But one can also purchase brass statues and ceramic vases. Some good showrooms are located on the Mall where one can browse for wooden boxes, brass statues, Tibetan Prayer wheels and vases. The hand carved oakwood walking stick are also liked by tourists. You can also purchase pure Ladakhi and antique Jamawar shawls. Now-a-days modern techniques are being applied for making these shawls.

Trekking
Mussoorie acts as a comfortable launching pad for the trekkers. One can check out the Gangotri, Yamunotri, the Black Peak, Har-ki-Doon and other treks in the Garhwal Himalayas and into nearby Himachal Pradesh.

Naga Tibba
Naga Tibba is the highest place in neighborhood of Mussoorie. Naga Tibba is open to trekkers in all seasons. Even in winter season Naga Tibba is not approachable. Distance of the trek is 21km. While trekking you can enjoy dense forests. Garhwali villages and scenic views of the Himalayas.

Dhanaulti
Dhaunalti is increasingly becoming popular among honeymooners. Nestled in the forests of oak, conifer and deodar, it is an impressive mountain retreat. It is located 25km from Mussorie. Dhaunalti serves as the base for treks to regions in Tehri Garhwal. It is round the year destination.

Tranaport
Air: The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Air Strip (64 kms) on DehraDun - Rishikesh road which is connected by Air service to Delhi.

Rail: Nearest railhead is Dehra Dun (35 kms). Dehra Dun is connected with Bombay, Calcutta, Amritsar. Delhi, Lucknow, Allahabad, Ujjan, Varanasi, Indore and Gorakhpur by direct trains.

Road: Mussoorie is connected by metalled road to all the major centres of tourist's interest in this region. The important road connections are: Delhi (260 kms), Dehra Dun (35 kms), Haridwar (87 kms), Shimla (276 kms). Chamba (50 kms).

Bus stands: Library Bus Stand. Masonic Bus Stand and Kingrage.

Taxies: Private Taxies are available for visiting all the place of tourist's interest.

Local Transport: Hand-pulled rickshaws and Ponies are available for sight seeing in Mussoorie.