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                                                Eventfull Evening of Mussoorie

Winterline Carnival brings many tourists to Mussoorie each New Year’s Eve. It celebrates and promotes music, arts, culture, sports and adventure. The energy of this festival adds to the excitement of New Years. From mushayaras to musical nights, from qawwalis to fashion shows, from kavi sammelans to comedy nights, it hosts a wide range of events. Sports and adventure activities are given equal attention in the Winterline Carnival. While winters are the best time to visit the place, October too is a good option because of the Mussoorie Mountain Writer’s Festival or MMWF. These events in Mussoorie are attended by celebrated Indian and international writers, mountain climbers, adventurers, musicians, conservationists, and comedians.

                      

                         PRETTY LITTLE THINGS TO SHOP FOR IN MUSSOORIE

One of the best shopping places in Mussoorie is its Mall Road. One can buy antiques, Oakwood showpieces, woollens, jewellery, handicrafts, books, homemade jams and squashes among other things. Its cosy roadside cafes allow people to relax after the tiring shopping. Located below the Mall Road is another popular shopping destination often listed in the Mussoorie shopping guide - the celebrated Tibetan Market. It offers sleeping bags, windcheaters and woollens at surprisingly low prices. Tourists visit the place especially to buy the sacred Tibetan prayer flags and different types of incense sticks. Rajpur Road is another option when it comes to shopping in Mussoorie. Though it lies 25km from the main city, the variety of items it has on offer makes it worth a visit.

                                              10 BEAUTIFUL HIDDEN GEMS OF MUSSOORIE

The land of Bond, Ruskin Bond, Mussoorie is a famous hill station situated 34 km from Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is a picturesque town with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, lush green landscapes, cool mist and gentle breeze.

Easily accessible by air and road, you can take a flight to Delhi or Dehradun from your city and then drive to Mussoorie. It takes approximately 7 hours to reach the hill station from Delhi, and only 1 ½ hours from Dehradun.

While it is one of the favourite weekend getaway destinations, we suggest you plan a week-long stay.

Book a modern hillside view room with Fortune Hotels in Mussoorie and discover the hidden gems of this gorgeous hill station.

Happy Valley : An absolute delight for nature lovers, Happy Valley is known for its gardens, estates, temples and incredible views. The valley houses the Tibetan Buddhist Temple that guarantees a quiet and peaceful time amidst nature. The relaxing Buddhist chants emitting from the temple will enthrall you. Happy Valley is also home to several lip-smacking Tibetan restaurants where you can enjoy a sumptuous meal.

Municipal Garden : It is one of the best places to visit when travelling with children. The Municipal Garden offers plenty of options to keep kids entertained and engaged, like the wax museum, boating area for fun boat rides, swings and other rides. Just 5 kms from the Mall Road, the beautiful and well-maintained garden has a wide range of plants, trees and flowers on display.

George Everest’s : House With pleasant weather throughout the year, George Everest’s House is an offbeat, less crowded tourist spot in Mussoorie. It was the house of the Surveyor General of India back in the 1830s. Get your cameras out and capture the panoramic views of the Himalayas, the Doon Valley and the Aglar River valley with your lenses.

Jwala Devi Temple : A respite from congested and commercialized places, this quaint little Goddess Durga temple is perched on top of Binog Hill with a great view. A serene 4.5 km trail through the forest; head out on an adventurous trek around sunrise or sunset with your friends and family.

Jharipani Falls : Away from the hustle and bustle of the town is Jharipani Falls. Nearly 7 km from Mussoorie, it’s a lovely picnic spot surrounded by lush greenery, thick forest trees, wild flowers and a view of the Shivalik range.

Mussoorie Adventure Park : For an exciting adventure holiday, head towards Mussoorie Adventure Park, located 18 km from the hill station, on Dhanaulti Road. Choose from Sky Ride, Valley Crossing, Tree Top Adventures, Zip Swing, Rock Climbing, Trekking, Paragliding, and Night Safari and Camping to get an adrenaline rush.

Mussoorie Heritage Centre : A gold mine for art lovers, Mussoorie Heritage Centre is a wonderful place to learn about Mussoorie’s history, rich cultural heritage and regal influence. Go through the writings, pictures, artefacts, walks and exhibitions to understand what makes this place so great.

Nag Devta Temple : This is an ancient temple located approximately 6 km from Mussoorie, on Cart Mackenzie Road. A clean temple with positive vibrations, visit Nag Devta Temple for an unadulterated, divine and calm experience.

Lakemist Resort : With gushing streams, spectacular views and proximity to nature, add Lakemist Resort to your travel itinerary. A much loved picnic spot among locals; visit with your family and friends to spend some quiet quality time away from the crowd.

Jabarkhet Wildlife Reserve : Situated on the Mussoorie-Dhanolti road, Jabarkhet Wildlife Reserve is one of the few remaining flora and fauna rich forests near the hill station. The place offers expert guided walks to hiking enthusiasts, birdwatchers, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, solitude seekers, artists, and botanists.

THE FUN THAT MUSSOORIE OFFERS

Mall Road offers a panoramic view of the hills and is ideal for an early morning stroll. It mesmerises the travellers by its stunning sunrises and sunsets. Located en route Landour is a cluster of four shops - Chaar Dukaan, also known as Sister’s Bazaar. Waffles and pan cakes of Tip Top Tea Shop are considered one of the best not only in Mussoorie but the entire country. From banana to cinnamon, from raspberry to chocolate, the shop offers different flavours of syrups. Apart from these, Lal Tibba is another one of the many tourist attractions in Mussoorie. It is the highest point of the hills and allows one to explore Landour, the oldest settlement in the city. The snow topped mountains of Himalayas are visible from here on a clear day.

       FORTUNE HOTELS RECEIVES ‘CNBC-AWAAZ TRAVEL AWARD 2015’ FOR THE ‘BEST HOSPITALITY GROUP’

Fortune Hotels received an Award in the category ‘Best Hospitality Group’ at the 9th edition of the ‘CNBC-Awaaz Travel Awards 2015’ held in Raipur on 4th June, 2015. The awards were presented by Dr. Raman Singh, Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh State at the awards ceremony.

CNBC-Awaaz, India's premier Business channel in association with Chhattisgarh government, the presenting sponsor honoured India's Best in Class Travel Destinations and Tourism Ancillary services based on an objective study conducted by CNBC-AWAAZ across multi-media platforms. The aim of these awards was to felicitate patrons of the Indian travel and tourism industry who have time and again proved their vision and expertise on the global tourism platform.

Commenting on CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2015, Mr. Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, CNBC Awaaz, said, "India, a nation rich in its cultural heritage, archaeology and tourist destinations, has evolved as a primary market for the travel and tourism industry worldwide. It is amazing to see the phenomenal growth in this sector. Hence at CNBC- Awaaz we wanted to felicitate and acknowledge the contribution made by India's best brands in the travel and tourism Industry and the people behind them."