HILL STATIONS IN INDIA

MUSSOORIE
Mussoorie in Uttaranchal in North India is a famous hill station and is also called the "Queen of the Hills." Mussoorie is located further north from Dehradun and the green hills of Mussoorie are a delightful sight to see as one drives up the winding hill road to this charming summer destination. Mussoorie is located 34 Kilometers from Dehradun and has a pleasantly cool climate since it is at a height of 2,500 meters, above sea level. The green hill slopes covered with pine forests, and the snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges seen on the horizon, the colonial bungalows and buildings and the main shopping avenue of the Mall, in Mussoorie are attractions of this charming hill station. Mussoorie is a popular summer destination in India, where tourists can relax on cool mountain tops, far from the heat of the plains. There are a number of educational institutions in Mussoorie, including the institute for training bureaucrats as they join the Indian government. There are a number of tourist attractions in and around Mussoorie. The Mall is a great place to shop for souvenirs as local craftsmen display their work including woodcarving, textiles and metal ware in shops along the street. Viewpoints nearby offer lovely views of the surrounding hills and of Dehradun town further below. Lal Tibba, the highest point in Mussoorie is a scenic viewpoint. Kempty Falls, located 13 Km from Mussoorie is a lovely waterfall and a popular picnic spot. You can enjoy seeing the tourist attractions and relax in the pleasant weather of Mussoorie, on your summer holiday.


SHIMLA
There are several places to see in and around Shimla. You must see Rampur that happens to be around Shimla. The Lavi Fair and the Padam Palace are the major attractions in Rampur. Then there is Charabra just thirteen kms from Shimla. In Charabra you must see the Wild Flower Hall. The Wild Flower Hall that offers spectacular sights of the snows serves as a hotel now. For the nature lovers there is Mashobra. There are the oaks and pines and the flowers in the beautiful gardens. Villas and picnic spots dot Mashobra. You may trek to the summer hill that lies around Shimla. Further ahead are the Chadwick Falls that make an excellent picnic spot for the tourists in Shimla. In case you wish to see some splendid specimens of the Himachali architecture then you must see the Bihargaon village, around four km from Shimla. Just six km away from Shimla stands the Prospect Hill. You must see the vistas from the Hill that will sweep you off the feet. The Kamna Devi temple and the Tara Devi Temple are the other places you must see around Shimla. The adventure seekers that visit Shimla must see Kufri. Kufri is one place that offers wonderful hikes and skiing opportunities. Besides these Narkanda, Chail, Sarahan, Naldehra and Tattapani are places worth seeing around Shimla.