Foothill walks in Mussoorie or Rishikesh

jddfdd · Jun 23rd, 2004, 18:44

Hi All,

I have a buisness trip scheduled for mid-July to Dehra Dun. I will have 2 days free for sightseeing. As I have never been to this part of the world, I would really like to see the Himalyas. I realize that I do not have the time do do any real mountain trekking.

My question is; can anyone recommend a nice mountain (foothills)day hike from either Mussoorie or Rishikesh?

As long as I have your attention, how about hotel recommendations in either location?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

ashish0608 · Jun 23rd, 2004, 19:02

Hi jddfdd

For hotels pl. check the hotel listings on the site..the area you intend to visit comes in "Uttranchal"

Mid-July wouild be raining so doubt if you will be able to do any hiking

welcome to Indiamike!

SHIMLA · Jun 23rd, 2004, 19:03

The season is not right for a trek/hike at Mussoorie. However, the place itself affoards plenty of opportunities for long walks. The Camel's back road offers a short but wonderful walk.

You may also walk from Mussoorie to a place called Childer's Lodge, which is approx. 6 km. away. A longer and more arduous walk is to Kempty Falls, 15 km. from Mussoorie.

Lodging at Mussoorie - You haven't mentioned your budget, but recommended hotels are : Padmini Nivas, Honeymoon Inn and Kasmanda Palace. Here you will have the sole advantage of the season : hefty discounts on room tariffs!!

volga_volga · Jun 23rd, 2004, 19:12

i can say the same abt Rishikesh, you don't need to climb high...

i took a ride to the Kunjapuri Temple, here is the view from the top:

cheetah · Jun 23rd, 2004, 20:57

Hi jddfdd !
if you are in d.dun in July......Mussorie is a great place to visit...try and get to the top of the hill...a place called Sisters Bazaar...there are quite a few good places to stay in...a place called Devdhar woods belongs to a local and since its off season you should get a good discount....food is good too...the area is nice for misty walks in the rain...if you get lucky one of the locals will take you for a strenuous walk to his village...check out his credentials before you go though! enjoy!

Jamiesensei · Oct 10th, 2004, 18:30

I'm in Mussoorie right now.

You won't get any discount at Dev Dar Woods. It is from 350 Rs all year round no concessions but ask for food to be included, they do include food in your 350 Rs if you ask and the food is very good.

zzzehar · Mar 5th, 2006, 06:35

could someone please mention the phone number and the location for dev dar woods?

Eldaras · Mar 5th, 2006, 06:53

GOOGLE FOR IT!!!

taken from the 4th link: Hotel Dev Dar Woods (263-2644), Sisters’ Bazaar.
and it looks that there is a lot of data about of Mussoorie...

have fun!!

zzzehar · Mar 5th, 2006, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldaras

GOOGLE FOR IT!!!

taken from the 4th link: Hotel Dev Dar Woods (263-2644), Sisters’ Bazaar.
and it looks that there is a lot of data about of Mussoorie...

have fun!!

Thank you very much for your quick useless response ! That's what I have been doing for the last 2 weeks - GOOGLING ! The results that you pasted is the second result that google shows when you type dev dar woods in search area.

I am looking for someone who has had personal experiences with the region.

FYI, I have lived there for more than 6 years in an Apartment. Just that I am looking for something different which someone had experienced and probably I left out.

I have been thru all the posts on all 30+ pages in the Hotels and Lodging area including the three pages to the Off Beat Trail area on this forum.

I have seen almost all the hotels in DDN/Mussoorie. What I am looking for is some cozy homestay accomodation to laze around.

zzzehar · Mar 6th, 2006, 07:05

What happened to IndiaMiker's? Please suggest something, I am leaving in next 2 days.

Jun 23rd, 2004, 18:44	#1
jddfdd Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 1	Foothill walks in Mussoorie or Rishikesh Hi All, I have a buisness trip scheduled for mid-July to Dehra Dun. I will have 2 days free for sightseeing. As I have never been to this part of the world, I would really like to see the Himalyas. I realize that I do not have the time do do any real mountain trekking. My question is; can anyone recommend a nice mountain (foothills)day hike from either Mussoorie or Rishikesh? As long as I have your attention, how about hotel recommendations in either location? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Jun 23rd, 2004, 19:03	#3
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	The season is not right for a trek/hike at Mussoorie. However, the place itself affoards plenty of opportunities for long walks. The Camel's back road offers a short but wonderful walk. You may also walk from Mussoorie to a place called Childer's Lodge, which is approx. 6 km. away. A longer and more arduous walk is to Kempty Falls, 15 km. from Mussoorie. Lodging at Mussoorie - You haven't mentioned your budget, but recommended hotels are : Padmini Nivas, Honeymoon Inn and Kasmanda Palace. Here you will have the sole advantage of the season : hefty discounts on room tariffs!! __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Jun 23rd, 2004, 19:12	#4
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	re Rishikesh i can say the same abt Rishikesh, you don't need to climb high... i took a ride to the Kunjapuri Temple, here is the view from the top: Attached Thumbnails

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ashish0608 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 353	Hi jddfdd For hotels pl. check the hotel listings on the site..the area you intend to visit comes in "Uttranchal" Mid-July wouild be raining so doubt if you will be able to do any hiking welcome to Indiamike!

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Jamiesensei Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mussoorie Posts: 17	I'm in Mussoorie right now. You won't get any discount at Dev Dar Woods. It is from 350 Rs all year round no concessions but ask for food to be included, they do include food in your 350 Rs if you ask and the food is very good.

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Eldaras getting ready! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 95	GOOGLE FOR IT!!! taken from the 4th link: Hotel Dev Dar Woods (263-2644), Sisters’ Bazaar. and it looks that there is a lot of data about of Mussoorie... have fun!!

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