India /Uttarakhand /Dehradun /Mussoorie
Sight Address : Gun Hill Above The Mall, Mussoorie Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Gun hill gets its quaint name from the pre-independence days when a gun mounted on this second highest peak of Mussoriewas fired to herald mid-day, thus enabling people to adjust their watches. When colonial rule in India ended, the gun was silenced and melted to make taps. Once accessible by a steep, narrow bridle path, Gun Hill can now be reached in just about four minutes by a ropeway set up in 1970. The 400 mts. ropeway connects the Mall to Gun Hill and makes for a thrilling trip. It offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas, Banderpunch, Gangotri, Pithwara, Srikantha to name a few and a bird’s eye view of Mussoorie town and Doon Valley. For the more adventurous, a steep path also runs up to Gun Hill by bridles path which forks-off from Mall Road near Kutchery and makes for a 20-25 minute walk. The second highest peak of Mussoorie, Gun Hill sits at 2122 mts above sea level and offers a breathtaking view and a peaceful break from a hectic travel schedule. At the peak one can find a few eateries, souvenir shops and other stalls as well.
Gun Hill, Mussoorie
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Sep – June
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Rice Bowl Restaurant ; The Mall Rd, Rialto, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179. ; Ph/M – 0135 263 1684 ; Food Serve – Chinese & Asian food.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Mussoorie is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Mussoorie by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
BUS : Mussoorie is well connected with motorable roads. Luxury and normal Buses to Mussoorie are easily available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Mussoorie are also available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Tehri, etc.
Train : Mussoorie does not have a train station,The nearest railway station to Mussoorie is Dehradun Railway station. Dehradun is well connected by trains from major cities of India. There are two trains that run daily between Delhi to Dehradun and vice-versa. Mussoorie is located 36kms from Dehradun Railway Station. Shatabdi Express and Mussoorie Express are the two major trains connecting Dehradun with major cities of India. Taxis and Buses are asily available from Dehradun to Mussoorie.
Air : Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Mussoorie. It is situated 60kms from Mussoorie with well metalled roads. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Mussoorie. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Jolly Grant Airport : 0135 241 2052.
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Safety / WarningEdit
1. Driving in hilly area is risky, always keep control of your speed especially in the curves if possible avail services of a driver.
2. In Hilly road please dont take over form the wrong side as its is very risky.
3. Mussoorie has an enormous range of weather conditions, as it can be largely warm and hot in summer (day time), and mild to pleasant cold in winters. Like any hill station Mussoorie, experiences unpredictable and sudden changes in weather. Do check the type of clothing and other equipment you may require for the season you are visiting.
4. Always keep your Identity Card to avoid hasselment in hotels. Etc..
5. Dispose all litter carefully. The use of Plastic Polythene Bags is banned.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
