TOURISM DEPARTMENT KALABURAGI

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

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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11.  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.

12. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.