Mussoorie has a lot of charm and beauty, even if it is often crowded with tourists during summer. The lesser known extension of Landour with quiet hills, gardens and scenic landscapes had added to the joy at Mussoorie.
When it is difficult to plan an extended stay in the mountains during summer, Mussoorrie is perfect for a day’s getaway. Here is what you can do to make the most of one day at the ‘Queen of the mountains’.
Watch The Sunrise Over The Pari Tibba
It is best to start the day at Landour. With rolling cover of mists, and the sun rays breaking through the mountain tops, you can actually see the magic over the hill that Ruskin Bond fondly named as Pari Tibba, the hill of fairies. When the mist clears, you can easily spot the massifs of Kedarnath, Baderpunch and Badrinath from here.
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Breakfast With Colonial Views
Landour has many petit cafes that serve local as well as colonial breakfast. Eating amidst potted flowers, with looming colonial architecture in the background is indeed a good way to start a day. Café Ivy or Char Dukaan are good spots for a healthy and sumptuous breakfast.
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Mall Road For A Morning Stroll
You can spend the time till lunch walking up and down the mall road. It has some international brands set amidst a Pahari setting. Wrangler jeans will vie for your attention between Pahari embroidery and Tibetan trinkets and bells.
Local Cuisine For Lunch
You can enjoy the best of the local cuisine at Momos Café at the end of the Mall Road or try the Café By The Way. The latter has a great ambience with a wide array of desserts and one of the best coffee the hills have to offer.
Spend The Evening At Tourist Haunts
You could visit the Gun Hill, for a panoramic view of the Doon Valley. Alternative you could visit the lone book shop on Mall Road where the celebrated author Ruskin Bond often visits to sign books at 5 p.m. Sir George Everest’s House, or Park Estate, is an early 19th-century house. It is a 30 minute drive from Mall Road and provide an escape from the hubbub of the main town centre of Mussoorie.
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Perfect End To Day
You can end the day at The Tavern or the Clocktower café. Here the ambience if often like a carnival in summer, with rounds of drinks and an amazing mix of urban and rustic cuisine.
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So, if you want a short summer break, Mussoorie has all the answers in 24 hours.
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