HILL STATION OF MUSSORIES , NAINITAL , MUNNAR , AND OOTY .

TOURISM DEPARTMENT KALABURAGI

1. HILL STATION ATTRACTIONS OF MUSSOORIES , NAINITAL, MUNNAR AND OOTY . NAME : VIDYASAGAR S N CLASS : MBA ( TTM) 3 RD

2. hill stations around mussoorie Mussoorie  ( Garhwali/ Hindi: Masūrī ) is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand . Mussoorie , Popularly  known  as the Queen of Hills, this charming hill station, 34 kms from Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2003 mts ( + 6500 FT) in the Garhwal hills, above sea-level.  Mussoorie  is one of the best (To Me, It Is Super) beautiful hill stations in India and the most frequently visited.

3. Mussoorie , town, northwestern Uttarakhand state, northern India. It is situated about 20 miles (32 km) north of Dehra Dun, the capital of Uttarakhand .  Mussoorie  lies at an elevation of 6,932 feet (2,112 metres ) on a ridge in the foothills of the Himalayas, amid picturesque  mountain  scenery. Mussoorie  is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km (180 mi) north of the national capital of New Delhi. ...  Mussoorie  is popularly known as The Queen of the Hills.

4. It is very  safe  to be in  Mussoorie  throughout year. However, visitors are advised to stay cautious during monsoon season. Mussoorie Weather And Best Time To Visit Mussoorie Summer (March to June) Monsoon (July to mid-September) Winters (October to February)

5. Shopping In Mussoorie — What & Where to Buy in Mussoorie What things to buy in Mussoorie ? There are certain items which are famous in Mussoorie , like the wooden decorative items, Shawls, Tibetan Prayer wheels, handicrafts, handmade jewelry and woolen clothes. The Mall Road. Classic Emporium. ... Himalayan Weavers. ... Kulri Bazaar. ... Tibetan Market.

6. How many days are sufficient  to visit  Mussoorie ? It will be 2 - 3  days  journey for visiting  Mussoorie , In fact, you can finish it only in 2  days . These are some of the famous tourist attraction The Rice Bowl is one of the best options in  Mussoorie  with the best of Tibetan  dishes . Some of the must try preparations are Momos , noodles, coconut curry, soup, Chilly Potatoes, Chicken fried rice, sizzlers, noodles, , spring rolls and fried rice.

7. NAINITAL HILL STATION The fact that  Nainital  is named after the Naini Lake speaks highly of its significance. This beautiful, stagnant pool of water in the heart of the city, is surrounded by seven majestic mountains and is a popular tourist attraction. The Kumaon Hills came under British rule after the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–16). The hill station town of Naini Tal was  founded  only in 1841, with the construction of the first European house (Pilgrim Lodge) by P. Barron, a sugar trader from Shahjahanpur .

8. The word  Nainital means , “ Naini ”  meaning  “the eye” and “Tal”  meaning  “the Lake”. The word Naini is derived from the Goddess Naina , the temple was built on the upper edge of the lake however it got destroyed by the landside which took place in the year 1880.  Nainital  was earlier the summer headquarters of the British. Nainital  is one of the best hill stations in India fenced with green hills, old cottages, and a web of strolling streets. The town is  famous  for its various natural attractions and due to its favorable climate all year round.

9. However, the  best  time to  visit Nainital  is from March to June which is the summer/ spring  season  in the country. Most people want to escape the scorching heat in the country and prefer  visiting Nainital . For the snow lovers, a  trip  can be planned from late November to February which is the winter  season . If you are looking to cover just  Nainital  and Bhimtal , two  days  with one night's stay in  Nainital  is recommended. However, tourists prefer to visit nearby places (like other tals around) and that might add a  day  or two going by your pace of enjoying the nature.

10. Food of Nainital The local  cuisine  can be equally mouth watering with preparations like Ras (a dish made with several dals ), Baadi , Bhatt ki Churkani , Aloo ke Gutke (a spicy preparation of boiled potatoes, Arsa (a sweet dish), Gulgula (a sweet snack) and lots more. Nainital  is also famous for handmade candles, home-made jams, squashes, juice concentrates and fruit preservatives. One can  buy  all this and more from authentic shops in Bara Bazaar, The Mall Road, Bhotia Bazaar and Mallitaal . One can also  buy  fresh Cherries, Apples, Strawberries, Mulberries, Peaches and Blueberries.

11. The  Great Wall of China , frequently billed as the only man-made object  visible  from space, generally isn't, at least to the unaided eye in low Earth orbit. It certainly isn't  visible  from the Moon. You can, though, see a lot of other results of human activity. There  are seven lakes in and around  Nainital , these are Bhimtal , Sattal , Naukuchiatal , Khurpatal , Malwatal , Harishtal and Lokhamtal .

12. HLL STATIONS OF MUNNAR The name  Munnar  is believed to  mean  "three rivers", referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha , Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. ...  Munnar  was developed to cultivate tea plants by British although it was first discovered by Scottish planters. The place is also  famous  for its medicinal plants and herbs. Being one of the major hill stations in Kerala,  Munnar  is blessed with the fruits of nature. The several hills, tea plantations, National Parks, Rivers and lakes have made  Munnar  an essential tourist destination in India.

13. Etymology.  The name Munnar  is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to  its  location at  the  confluence of  the   Mudhirapuzha , Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Interestingly, Marayur and Kanthalloor - panchayats adjacent to  Munnar  - which has never witnessed  snowfall  for the past several years received  snowfall . Now tourist inflow to  Munnar  and Meesapulimala has increased significantly. ... The temperature in  Munnar  town was recorded minus degree Celsius on Wednesday.

14. The national parks located in  Munnar  are relatively  safe  to visit. However, while you are there it is important to make sure that you follow the rules of the park. You need to make sure that you stay on the marked paths while you are hiking as straying off of the paths is forbidden and is not  safe . While Kerala itself is known for its magical beauty,  Munnar  in the Idukki district is acclaimed as one of the most desirable hill stations in God's Own Country. Located in the Western Ghats at a towering height of 6,000ft, this scenic hill station is a true paradise for travellers from all the walks of life.

15. Munnar  in Winter (September to November and January to March)-  Best Season to visit Munnar . The  best time to visit Munnar  would be October to November and from January to May  when  it is comfortably cold. There may be occasional rains which will give a misty experience of  Munnar . One of the most popular tourist attractions in  Munnar , Mattupetty Dam needs no  special  introduction. Built on the serene Mattupetty Lake, the concrete gravity dam is the pride of Kerala and makes as an excellent recreational spot for both natives and tourists.

16. HILL STATION OF OOTY Ooty  doesn't face  snowfall . ... The temperature in December 2017 went as low as -5 degrees Celsius which helped us witness help frost, which led to rumors of  snowfall in Ooty .  Ooty  doesn't  snow  due to: High Altitude. A Complete Tour Guide To  Ooty Hill Station . Situated in the very heart of the Nilgiri   Hills  in the Western Ghats,  Ooty  or Udhagamandalam is located in the  Indian  state of Tamil Nadu. The air on the earth surface at ground level gets heated up due to the suns radiation and climbs the slopes of western ghats . It gets cool down due to losing its energy and thus winds become cooler. And  ooty  is located at high altitudes when ever air reaches it, it is  very  much cool and pleasant.

17. Sometimes referred to as Udhagamandalam or Ootacamund ,  Ooty  is situated amidst the Nilgiri   hills  at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level and enjoys a favorable climate all year round. The best time to visit is during the months between October and December Ooty  is most  famous  for its tea plantations. Connoisseurs will find plenty to choose from: dust and leaf; black, green, black and white varieties; and flavours such as masala , jasmine, cardamom and even chocolate.  Ooty  or Udagamandalam is mostly  famous  for Tea, and handmade chocolates. Ooty  is a year-round destination, but the ideal  time to visit  is between the months of April to June and September to November. ... July to September: These months constitute the monsoon season in  Ooty . The town receives heavy rainfall and this might disrupt the routine day sightseeing activity for some of you.