Paragliding In Mussoorie

Paragliding is one of the dreams one wishes to fulfill ONCE in his lifetime. Mussoorie gives the dreamers a chance to make their wish come true. One doesn’t have to be concerned about the safety as the instructors are well trained for that. Paragliding at Mussoorie lake offers a person with the fascinating view of hills, lakes and valleys in Mussoorie.

Paragliding is the most simple form to fly and all you require is a para glider. A paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable wing, which is easy to transport, launch, and land. It is constructed of rip-stop nylon or high stress polyester fabric. The pilot is clipped into a harness and is in a comfortable sitting position. The harness and the Paraglider attached by sturdy kevlar lines. The Para gliders can fly in the air for hours with the help of the glider and climb to altitudes, more than 10,000 feet high or opt for cross-country flying adventure covering vast distances. 

Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, this charming hill station, 34 kms from Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2003 mts in the Garhwal hills above sea level. Mussoorie is one the beautiful hill stations in India and the most frequently visited. It provides excellent respite to people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains, especially since it is close enough to the capital to make just weekend trip. Also, major Hindu pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not far from this place. 

In 1820, Captain Young of the British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and made it his residence. The name, Mussoorie is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a centre of education, business, tourism and beauty.

How To Hike Up A Hill

Ever wonder why some people seem able to hike farther with less effort than you? It's not necessarily that they're stronger; it may be that they simply know the principles of efficient walking. The principles are simple, but it can take years to learn them by trial and error. Here they are:

Don't Get Out Of Breath:

Who hasn't had this experience: After hours of driving, you arrive at the trailhead, eager to get started. You lace up your boots, throw on your pack, lock the car and set off briskly down the trail. After about 5 minutes, you stop, panting and out of breath.

We all have a natural tendency to want to get going; but the fact is that getting out of breath, stopping to breathe, and then setting off again and repeating the cycle uses far more energy than setting a slightly slower pace you can maintain indefinitely. Any time you find yourself getting out of breath over regular terrain (no matter how steep), it's a sign that you're not working efficiently. Slow it down, and you'll find that at the end of the day you have covered far more ground, and you have been happier while doing it.

Maintain A Steady Cadence:

Sometimes a steady cadence is not possible—usually where the terrain is too rough and uneven to permit it. If so, don't kill yourself trying to do the impossible. The point is to recognize that starts and stops are expensive and avoid them when you can.

Adjust for steep terrain.

When you start ascending steep terrain, it will be much more efficient to take shorter steps. Continue to keep a good rhythm, but cut each stride by one-half to one-third the length of your regular steps. This will decrease the energy it takes to make the ascent.

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History Of Mussoorie

The name Mussoorie is often attributed to a derivation of 'mansoor', a shrub which is indigenous to the area. The town is in fact often referred to as 'Mansoori' by locals.

It was due to the conquest of the Garhwal and the Dehra in 1803 by the Gurkhas, under Umer Singh Thapa that, indirectly, Mussoorie came into being. It was natural after that, that at some point of time the interest of British security would have clashed with the expansionist policies of the Gurkhas. The inevitable war, broke out on November 1, 1814, and Dehradun was evacuated of the Gurkhas by 1815 and was annexed to the district of Saharanpur by the British by 1819.

On the present site of the town of Mussoorie, before the British came, there were only shepherds whose animals grazed on the 'Mansur' shrub which gives the town its name. The first house erected on the ridge of Mussoorie was a small hut built on the Camel's back as a shooting box by Mr. Shore, the then Joint Magistrate and superintendent of revenues of the Doon, and Captain Young of the Sirmur Rifles in 1823. Soon Captain Young built his large residence called 'Mullingar' as his residence as the Commandant of Landour. The splendid climate and the good sport obtainable gradually attracted other Europeans. As the Doon and the hills to the north became better known in 1827, the Government established a convalescent depot for European soldiers at Landour. The town grew rapidly and, a hundred years on, it had grown into a major settlement of the home - sick British, away from the heat and dust of the plains. Social life had also become hectic. There were balls and parties in Landour cantonment and Polo, fetes and Riding in happy valley where the Charleville Hotel stood.

Mussoorie, as a hill station, was established only as back as in 1823, it has quite an intriguing past.

Mussoorie was never an official summer capital unlike Shimla - a hill station in the state of Himachal pradesh which was the summer capital of the British Indian government-and even unlike Nainital -the summer capital of the united provinces government in British India. Mussoorie always remained unofficial - for the affairs of the heart. It has always been a gossipy place - with an air of informality and a tradition of romance - The Honeymoon capital of India.

Cheap And Best Accomodation To Stay

Finding a good accommodation is a really important part of your trip, and it can have a huge impact on your spending if not chosen correctly.  

There are many reasons as to why we choose a certain accommodation; be it by price, location, amenities, ease of booking, type of facility, etc.  One of the best ways to cut your trip expenses is by choosing the right accommodation that fits your needs at the lowest cost possible, or even for free!

Hotel Nand Residency is the best choice if you are looking for the hotel in Mussoorie to stay at cheap and best price and a beautiful Himalayan  Range view from the hotel rooms.

Religious Places In Mussoorie

Mussoorie with its beautiful, undulating, tree-covered hills, looking down on the Doon valley and with a fantastic view of the Mighty Himalayas. Mussoorie is post-card pretty and has wonderfully a romantic air, which has time and again lured honeymooners to it ever since it was established way back in 1827.

Religious places in Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a Cosmopolitan city of deep cultural and tradition values

Temples in Mussoorie :-

• Arya Samaj Mandir, Landour Bazar
• Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Library Bazar
• Radha Krishna Mandir, Picture Palace
• Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Landour Bazar
• Shri Digambar Jain Mandir, Landour Bazar
• Sai Baba Mandir, Kulri Bazar

Mosques in Mussoorie :-

• Jama Masjid, Kulri Bazar
• Jama Masjid, Landour Bazar
• Masjid Bucharkhana, Landour
• Masjid Amania, Library Bazar
• Masjid Nalapani, Dhobighat

Gurudwaras in Mussoorie :-

• Gurudwara Sahib Trust, Library Bazar
• Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sahib, Landour Bazar

Churches in Mussoorie :-

• Church of England, Landour
• Central Methodist Church, Kulri
• Resurrection Church, Barlowgunj
• St. Clare's Catholic Church, Near Clock Tower
• St. Paul Church, Landour Cantt.
• Union Church, Kulri Bazar
• Union Francis Monastry, Barlowganj

Buddha Temple in Mussoorie :-

• Buddha Temple, Happy Valley

Makbara / Mazar in Mussoorie :-

• Baba Bulley Shah Mazar, Near Allen School