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Dehradun and Mussoorie Trek
Dehradun and Mussoorie trek is a popular destination for expert trekkers.

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Dehradun and Mussoorie Trek, Trekking in IndiaDehradun and Mussoorie trek starts from Shehanshai Ashram Rajpur which is in the higher hilly region of Dehradun. It is a popular destination for expert trekkers. It provides opportunity for the new comers and novice as well. The Twin Mountains (Mussoorie and Dehradun) complement each other. The latter has the distinction of being the city that houses the Indian Military Academy from which the top Army officers come from.

Location of Dehradun and Mussoorie Trek
Dehradun is also the state capital of the Indian state of Uttrakhand and is situated in a valley with the mighty Himalayas ringing it. Dehradun and Mussoorie trek is located on the Garhwal Himalayas.

Attraction of Dehradun and Mussoorie Trek
The tourists pass through the nature trail with gradual ascent to hit the road at Jharipani Mussoorie, from where the tourists can continue to hike to Jharipani falls. The beauty of this trekking is within the road. The road is all the way through a lush green deep forest. The peacefulness of this isolated forest captivates the tourists. The tourists will find out the beauty of nature in each and every step of this trek.

There are a lot of remote villages all the way through the line of attack. Here the tourists will a get a chance to witness their simple lifestyle. The capital of Uttarakhand is spread over 1,880 square kilometres of Dun valley between the Himalayas in the north, the Shivalik range in the south, the Ganga in the east and Yamuna in the west. Gun hill is the second highest point in Mussoorie from where the tourists get to witness the hustle bustle and colours of Mussoorie. Mussoorie is also known as `The Queen of the hills`. Trekking at this part of India is popular among the enthusiastic people. These places are known for some of the best trekking experiences among the people. Kempty Falls is another attraction of Dehradun and Mussoorie Trek.

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