Haridwar, Mussoorie, Kempty fall

Haridwar << Back Dwar of Hari or Gateway to Lord Vishnu, is a holy city situated at the base of Shivalik ranges of high Himalayas as well as on the flow path of revered River Ganga. It is widely believed that by taking a dip in this holy river, one is cleared of all his past sins. Lakhs of devotees from all over India visit Haridwar every year to take a dip in the holy River Ganga. Maa Ganga after carrying the purity of heaven from the kamandal of Lord Brahma, washing the feet of Lord Vishnu and flowing through the Sahasratra of Lord Shiva came on this earth and made Haridwar as its divine flow area. From time immemorial, Maa Ganga has been doing the duty of absorbing the heat and negativities of this earth. Besides and , It is Gateway for the four Dhams of Himalayas viz. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. It is also believed that Amrit which was one of fourteen ornaments that came out from the SamundraManthan was sprinkled at 12 places in the universe out of which 8 places are in heaven. Har-Ki-Pauri in Haridwar was one of the four places where Amrit was sprinkled on earth. As a result , every 12 years Kumbh comes to Haridwar and draws half a million pilgrims.   Mussoorie Mussoorie, the home of 'Cedrus Deodara' is a whole season heaven located in midst of the middle Himalaya known as the 'Shivalik' mountain range. Perched at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, the hill station is known for its mouth-dropping sceneries. The breathtakingly beautiful Doon Valley, the ridge lines dotted with tall deodars, myriads of flower, green wavy hills, known and strange fauna make this lovely hill station a fairy tale town. The hill resort got its name from a shrub named 'Mansur' found in abundance. Unlike other hill stations, Mussoorie was never the summer capital of British but it has always captivated the visitors with its ambience of informality and romance since ages and probably this is the reason, it got the title of 'honeymoon capital of India' long back. Red-tiled cottage type houses, Tibetan prayer flags, ancient monasteries and Chortens have added colour. No other hill station is at such close proximity to the snowy ranges as Mussoorie. It is open to the north, so the snowy peaks are clearly visible. Today this highly developed hill station is a vibrant tourist destination. Amble along the walkways, enjoy the company of holidaymakers filling the winding lanes with loud exuberance, dig out the several hidden treasures crammed into its compact territory .The hill station has something for all tastes! Climate Mussorie enjoys a pleasant climate through out the year. Its climate acts as a magnet and draws tourists in large numbers especially in summers. Winters are quite severe here and the roads get blocked because of heavy snowfall. It is suggested to carry thick woolen garments to combat the chilly weather. The temperature ranges between 9 and 29C in summer and between 7 and l C in winter. The monsoons usually arrive in the the end of June and lasts through September with an average rainfall of 177-288 cm. The tourist season is from May to June, and again from September to November which is the spring time. The hill station wows the tourists by providing clear view of the mighty Himalayas during September to November. Kempty Falls Kempty Falls are one of the most beautiful water falls in not only Uttarakhand, rather the whole of India. Enveloped by high mountain cliffs and situated at an altitude of about 4500 feet above the sea level, the falls present an awe-inspiring view as the water falls down from a high altitude and then splits into five streams. The water falling down from Kempty Falls appears to be doing a somersault before it hits the ground. Situated on the Mussoorie-Dehradun Highway, this popular tourist location attracts crowd from all over the country. Kempty Falls was developed as a picnic spot by the British officer John Mekinan, around 1835. It is believed that, the name Kempty is a derivation of the Camp-Tea, the tea parties that the British used to organize here. Situated on the hilly pathway of Uttarakhand, Kempty Falls are strikingly beautiful. They prove to be the perfect place for picnic or for spending a couple of hours listening to the sound of the water-falls, amidst lush green vegetation. Generally, Kempty Falls is crowded with tourists, but after stepping across the lines along the flow of the stream, your may found a secluded rocky corral formed naturally by the streams. The sacred river, Yamuna is not too far from the falls. After 12 km, down the hill on crossing the Aglar River, the waters of Kempty meet Yamuna. Fishing here is very popular. However, permits are to be taken from Divisional Forest Officer, Mussoorie, before fishing at Kempty Falls.