Name: Mussoorie
Rating: 3.2

Camel Back Road, Mussoorie Overview

Located in the heart of Mussoorie, the Camel’s Back Road is a 3 km long road lined with natural rocks shaped like a camel's hump. It overlooks the Doon Valley and offers a stunning view of the Himalayas. It is also a popular place for viewing the sunrise and the sunset.

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. You can also see a 180-year-old British cemetery, the first of its kind in Mussoorie, en route the Camel's Back Road.

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.

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!