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Lal Tibba

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About Lal Tibba

Far From City: 2 kms from city center
Cost: About Lal Tibba Weather: Time Required:1-2 hrs Open Time:6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cost:INR 20

Things To See at Lal Tibba The primary thing to witness would be the undisturbed sight of the Himalayan ranges, peaks such as the Badrinath (Nilkantha) peak (6,596 meters), Kedarnath peak (6,940 meters) and the trio of the Banderpoonch peaks, all of which rise above 6000 meters. A snowy white line of ranges can be easily viewed from near Char Dukan, a famous sightseeing café in Landour. A telescope erected by the Japanese authorities stands 20 feet high on a cliff, from where vistas of the Swargarohini (6,252 meters) and Chaukhamba (7,138 meters) massifs are visible on a clear day. You may even spot Nanda Devi, the second highest mountain in the country rising to 7,816 meters! The Childer's Lodge a.k.a. Nahata Estate is an eco-lodge on the slopes of the hill offering some of the best views of the Garhwal Himalayas landscapes. There are few spectacular hikes you can undertake in the region, some of which include Pepperpot Mountain and Deo Ki Tibba (7,690 feet), a short hike from Tehri road. A plethora of historical buildings such as the Kellogg?s church - built in 1903 and St. Paul's church built in 1839, are places of attraction. The place around serves as a base camp for Indian Military. It has broadcasting towers of Doordarshan and All India Radio as well. The pretty sunrises and sunsets from vantage points are a bonus. The area has been popular among tourists for over a century, famous for its shopping markets, quaint little cafes, colonial architecture and larger-than-life viewpoints! History of Lal Tibba Mussoorie has long been etched in history, especially since the British-era times when it was first inhabited in the early 19th century in the wake of the Gurkha wars (Anglo-Nepalese wars) during the 1810's and 1820's. It is a cantonment area and majority of the buildings here were erected pre-independence. Lal Tibba is the oldest populated place in Landour-Mussoorie and the areas surrounding it are sure to engage you in its historical richness. Once a summer capital for the British elite, the peculiar architecture is still visible in many of the churches, markets and cottages in the town, maintaining its lovely colonial charm. Even the town's name is taken from Llanddowror, a small village community in Wales, UK. It has long attracted tourists thanks to its remarkably calm environment and aesthetically pleasing sceneries.

Best time to visit Lal Tibba The hill station of Landour rises almost a thousand feet above Mussoorie at around 7,500 feet. Comparatively less crowded than its famous counterpart and the best season to visit Lal Tibba would be during the clear summer skies, from the months between March and July. The weather is delightful during summers. The months from November to February are freezing, with a galore of snowfall, almost twice that of Mussoorie. During the rainy and winter seasons, it is hard to notice the main highlight of your visit - the mountain peaks, due to cloudy weather. Visit either at the time of sunrise or at the time of sunset. You can spend a quiet evening soaking in the chilly hilly breeze all the while staring at amazing panoramas and sipping on your hot coffee! How to Reach Lal Tibba Lal Tibba is a mere 6 kilometres from Mussoorie, which is well connected via road to Dehradun (40 kilometres approximately), a drive of about an hour and a half. Delhi is 300 kilometres away. The closest railhead is in Dehradun (38 kilometres), and the nearest airport is also in Dehradun, the Jolly Grant airport (65 kilometres). It is located 5 km from Mussoorie. The roads to Lal Tibba are small, and hence it's better if you take a private can from Mussoorie to reach your destination.

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Tips 1. Wear enough clothing as it can get pretty chilly during the winters because of the thick deodar forests surrounding the area. Landour receives rainfall very often, so it is advisable to carry an umbrella.2. There are no commercial hotels in Landour except for a handful of guesthouses. So plan your stay accordingly.3. On the way to Lal Tibba, you can spot the house of the famous writer - Ruskin Bond.4. Do try the momos and Maggi available here. 

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