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The Route
Many beautiful attractions abound in Mussoorie, a desirable destination approximately 6-7 hours away from Delhi.
Road Map 1
Delhi > Meerut > Dehradun > Mussoorie
Things to Do
Kempty Falls
The cascading waters of Kempty Falls will take your breath away. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the Falls and spectacular views of the region coupled with a scrumptious picnic. Check out the pool at the base of Kempty Falls for splashing around.
Lal Tibba
Lal Tibba, the Red Hill, has the glory of being one of the highest viewpoints in Mussoorie. Check out the gorgeous vistas from an altitude of 2,275 metres, sunrises and sunsets seen here are especially stunning.
Company Garden, Cloud’s End, Mall Road, Mussoorie Lake and Many Other Attractions
Visit lush gardens, take in boat rides and scenic views, enjoy baked goods and shop for souvenirs in many popular attractions that Mussoorie offers. There is no dearth of awesome activities for everyone.
Get A Room With A View
Stay at a quaint cottage or opt for a homestay to experience the unique culture and traditions of the Garhwalis. Go camping or glamping, whatever your style is. Or, simply relax, recharge and rejuvenate at many of the starred hotels and spas, in and around Mussoorie.
Tantalize Your Tastebuds With Authentic Pahadi Cuisine
Despite being a popular hill destination, when it comes to local food, Pahadi cuisine is still pristine and undiscovered. Fresh, flavourful and wholesome, this cuisine reflects its environment. So let loose amidst the snowcapped mountains, gurgling brooks and rich forests and enjoy the exotic offerings made into dishes that are staples to the locals but a slice of heaven for you.
Kafuli
This is what happens when Spinach leaves meet Fenugreek leaves and bond over aromatic spices in the closed confines of a pan, enclosed in a rich gravy of rice paste and curd. It teams up best with steamed rice or rotis with a generous lashing of desi ghee.
Thechwani
Think of the humble potatoes and radish root sacrificing themselves in a mortar and pestle, uncut, unpeeled, to emerge as a beautiful dish called Thechwani. These crushed veggies are then simmered in a light as air gravy of onions and tomatoes, tempered with unique spices to be served with steamed rice. No wonder we have a crush on it.
Chainsoo
Roasted, toasted and ground black gram seeds (Kali urad whole) meld with oil and traditional spices to produce this thick, healthy, warming, stew-like dish. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves and pure ghee, it’s what hungry tummies call out for in the cold weather.
Garhwali kadhi
Much before the west went wild over millets, here we were with millets and a million (literally) ways to cook them. Dishes such as the Garhwali kadhi that is delicious and nutritious, that when paired with rice, makes for the perfect light meal for weighty discussions like what should you have for dinner.
Roat
Craving something sweet, but not overly so? The answer is Roat. Made of wheat, milk, jaggery, dry fruits and aromatic spices, these are bigger, fatter, richer, aromatic cousins to plain old rotis. Grease them with ghee, take a bite and ponder over why we ever need to diet!