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TOP 10 PLACES OF MUSSOORIE Queen of Hills Mussoorie, also known as the Queen of the Hills, is recognized as one of country's most popular hill stations. In 1827, a Britisher named Captain Frederick Young, accompanied by an official named FJ Shore, climbed up the hill from the Doon valley and discovered this ridge offering great views and a pleasant climate. This visit laid the groundwork for this magnificent hill station.  It is an enticing paradise for leisure travellers and honeymooners, and it is an ideal summer resort. Mussoorie is situated at a height of 2,000 metres above sea level on a 15-kilometer-long horseshoe ridge with the majestic Himalayas as a backdrop. It provides scenic views of Himalayan peaks in Western Garhwal from this vantage point.  10. Kellogg Memorial Church Location: In Mussoorie (situated near Kasmanda Palace, Landour) Famous For: Church Best Time to Visit: Can be visited at any time of day. Time required to explore: 1 hour Tickets: Free The Closest ...

  Top 10 Places of SIKKIM Paradise of the Botanists 10. Rumtek Monastery Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is a large monastery located about 24 kms away from Gangtok. It is a Centre of learning of the Kagyupa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The XVIth Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorjee founded this monastery in 1962. 9. Namchi The appellation Namchi means Sky (Nam) High (Chi) in Sikkimese. Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5500 feet) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 78 kilometres (48 mi) from the state capital Gangtok and 100 kilometres (62 mi) from the town of Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Namchi lies off the road between Melli and Jorethang. Namchi is well connected to other towns in Sikkim and West Bengal. Jeeps and buses regularly ply between Namchi to Gangtok, Pelling, Jorethang, Kalimpong and Siliguri. Do make a visit to Ralang Monastery, Doling Gompa, Namchi Monastery, Ngadak Monastery, Serdup Choling Monastery and Char Dham. Best time to visi...