Kempty Falls
Location
Kempty fall is located 20 Km from Dehradun and 15 km from Mussoorie,
Uttaranchal
Best Time to Visit
Kempty falls are closed for visitors during monsoon and winters. It is
open from March to July.
About the Falls
The Kempty Falls are a major attractions of Dehradun and Mussoorie. The
falls are situated mid way between the Dehradun-Mussoorie path. Set on
the hilly terrains, the Kempty falls are stunningly beautiful. The water
cascading down from an altitude of 4,500 feet and splitting further into
five cascades, the water falls from a height of 40 feet giving the
appearance of water jumping and playing on the rocks before falling
down. This place was developed as a tourist destination by John Mekinan,
after 1835. The name Kempty is derived from 'Camp-tea', as the
Britishers would organise their tea parties here.Past Kempty Fall, 12-km
downhill, on crossing the Aglar River, one reaches the legendary Yamuna
River. Trout are in abundance here, and fishing permits can be obtained
form the Divisional Forest Officer, Mussoorie.
Reaching There
Kempty Falls can be reached by hiring taxi or bus, from Dehradun or
Mussoorie. It is 15 Km from Mussoorie and 20 Km from Dehradun. Dehradun
is the nearest rail head as well as airport.
