Camels Back Road
About Camels Back Road
Far From City: 1 kms from city center
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About Camel's Back Road
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Time Required:1-2 hrs
Open Time:24 hours
Cost:No entry fee
Things To Do at Camel's Back Road
You have not experienced Mussoorie's true bounty if you haven't taken a walk along the Camel's Back Road.
Overlooking the mesmerising Doon Valley, the entire road is flanked with tall dense trees and hump-shaped rocks on both sides. It offers a picturesque and unobstructed view of the magnanimous Himalayas. If you stand there for a while, you will be able to see a thin film of fog approaching you, and before you know it, you will be roaming amongst the clouds- literally!
Taking a long walk along this road or coming here for an early morning jog is the best way to explore what this beautiful road has to offer. A gentle breeze brushes past you and revitalises each and every nerve of your body. The view and the climate together make this road a jogger's paradise. It is an ideal destination for spending some quality time with yourself or for a romantic stroll with your partner.
You can also see a 180-year-old British cemetery, the first of its kind in Mussoorie, en route the Camel's Back Road. The view of the sunrise and sunset from here draws the attention of many tourists. Watching the big ball of fire emerge from behind the Himalayas and the skies welcoming it by bursting into a myriad of colours is sure to leave you in awe of the wondrous beauty of nature.
Best time to visit Camel's Back Road
The best time to visit the Camel's Back Road would be between September and November. The spring season starts in September and brings a beautiful blossom of wildflowers in the Doon Valley and on both sides of the road. The temperature during this period ranges between a low of 8 degrees Celsius and a high of 14 degrees Celsius.
Summers are also a great time to visit the Camel's Back Road because the climate is quite enjoyable and pleasant. The temperature is warm and ranges between a low of 14 degrees Celsius and a high of 22 degrees Celsius. The summers are a peak season for visiting Mussoorie because the warmth of the sun is very soft and gentle and offers an excellent respite from the scorching summer's heat in other cities.
If you want to play around in the snow and witness the unparalleled beauty of the snow-covered Doon Valley, winters are the best time to visit the Camel's Back Road. The temperature ranges between a low of -10 degrees Celsius and a high of -1 degrees Celsius, so be sure to pack your thermals and woollens!
How to Reach Camel's Back Road
The Dehradun Railway Station is the closest to Camel's Back Road at a distance of 34 kms and it takes about 1 hour 20 mins to get here by road. You can hire a cab or an auto rickshaw from the station and they will take you to Camel's Back Road in no time and at affordable rates.
The Library Bus Stand and the Picture Palace Bus Stand offer a direct route to the site and have many buses plying in and out quite frequently.
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Tips
1. The Camel's Back Road is also open to vehicles and it gets quite busy at around 10:00 AM and around 5:00 PM. Be sure to be out of the vehicles' way when you walk here, especially at the bends.2. There are no stalls or eateries along the entire road. So, carry a few snacks with you, but make sure you don't litter. You may find one or two stalls if you stray from the path where you can get a refreshing cup of tea and a plate of some delicious hill station Maggi.3. If you don't want to walk the entire 3 km stretch, take an exit from the Picture Palace and you will directly reach the Mall Road.4. For those who cannot or do not wish to walk on this road, there are haath-rickshaws available here. These are manually driven rickshaws with an open top which will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the attraction.5. Be sure to buy a few postcards from a nearby shop to remind you of your time at Camel's Back Road!
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