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Mussoorie is a beautiful hill station in the Uttarakhand state of India. Located in the foothills of Himalayas, Mussoorie has been a favorite destination for visitors since decades. If you have limited time to spend in Mussoorie, we suggest visiting the following places.

Gun Hill

It is a popular hillock which is traversed by ropeways. The ropeway journey, as well as the hill-top is full of scenic beauty.

Address: The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: George Everest’s House, 30 minutes drive

George Everest’s House

It is a grand mansion and an observatory of Sir George Everest, a British surveyor and geographer who served as Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843.

Address: Khanij Nagar, Uttarakhand 248179, India

Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Contact: +91 99530 21995

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Company Bagh, 15 minutes drive

Company Bagh

It is an urban park with ornate flowers and pedal boating in the lake. There are also artificial waterfalls and rides for kids.

Address: The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179, India

Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Adventure Park, 10 minutes drive

Adventure Park

It is an activity park with dining outlets and adventure activities like rock climbing, zip lining, and rappelling.

Address: Library Chowk, Chamba – Mussoorie Road, The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248176, India

Visiting time: 09:30 AM to 07:00 PM

Contact: +91 95365 86676

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Kempty Falls, 40 minutes drive

Kempty Falls

It is a popular tourist destination in Mussoorie. Kempty Falls is a cascading waterfall with a water pool. Boating is allowed in this pool.

Address: Lakhwad, Kempty, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179, India

Visiting time: 06:30 AM to 07:30 PM

Contact: +91 97619 89956

Time to spend: 1.5 hours

You can also book a taxi in Mussoorie on day rental and enjoy sightseeing and onward journey.

Route Plan

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Situated on the banks of river Ganges, Allahabad is the oldest living city of India. Allahabad is also known by the name Prayaga, meaning a place of sacrifice. That is why you will observe that people from across the country come to this city of Uttar Pradesh to pay the last homage on behalf of their loved ones.

The Emperors who ruled Allahabad

In the Vedic period, the city was known as Prayaga, which is still known so. It was a place for ritual sacrifice and considered holy because of the confluence of three rivers.

During the Aryan settlement in the region, the city was named Aryavrat. Many regional empires took over a part or whole of the city until the 15th century when the Mughal Empire expanded rapidly in northern parts of India.
Emperor Akbar built the Allahabad Fort in 1575. Another remarkable monument from the Mughal era is the Tomb of Nithar at Khusro Bagh. Khusro Mirza, on whose name an ornamental garden was built in Allahabad was the grandson of emperor Akbar. To be noted, since Akbar’s reign, Allahabad witnessed three generations of the Mughal rule.

By the year 1801, the city of Allahabad came under the control of British and became an important source of revenue to them.

The Triveni Sangam

The city of Allahabad is blessed with the confluence of three holy rivers of India- the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati.

River Saraswati is invisible, but there are archeological evidences of the existence of this river. Some believe that the river lost its track in the Thar desert of India, whereas some associate it with the kalyug-the era when mankind is deviating from humanity.

Interesting facts about Allahabad

• The Allahabad High Court is the fourth oldest high court of India.
• Allahabad witnesses a huge footfall of devotees during the “Kumbh” festival.

Here is more Information about the sacred Kumbh festival. If you are planning to visit Allahabad, you can also book an intercity cab and travel hassle-free from your city.

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“The mountain passes, clear lakes, nature trails, and colorful monasteries; they all define the beautiful city of Gangtok.”

Gangtok is the capital and largest city of Sikkim state of India located in the eastern Himalayan range. Gangtok means the “hill cut” and since the city is inhabited amidst the Himalayas, it is called so.

Subsequently, let’s discuss the possible options to reach Gangtok.

Reaching Gangtok by air

The nearest airport from Gangtok is the Bagdogra airport in West Bengal. It is 124 kilometers far from the Gangtok. From Bagdogra airport to Gangtok, you can book a taxi. You won’t regret traveling this route, as it covers stunning mountain views, valleys, and river Teesta.

An alternative option is taking a TSA helicopter in Bagdogra, which can take you to Gangtok in just 20 minutes. But, the chopper services are available depending on the weather conditions and sufficient pre-bookings.

Reaching Gangtok by train

The nearest railway station from Gangtok is at Siliguri, which is about 150 kilometers away. From New Jalpaiguri railway station, Siliguri to Gangtok, you can either book a taxi or board government run buses.

Traveling via bus will take 5 to 6 hours, whereas private taxi can take you to Gangtok in about 4 hours.

Reaching Gangtok by road

Gangtok is connected with many major cities of India by National Highway 10 (NH 10). The city is accessible via road in all seasons and the road is smooth. Taxis are the most common transport option in the city.

Internet connectivity is also good, which helps travelers navigate the road.

Travel tip: The city of Gangtok organises Cymbidium Orchid Show, an annual flower festival in the month of March and April. It is considered to be the best flower festival in entire South Asia.

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