Kemty Falls is perhaps the single tourist destination in Mussoorie that attracts the maximum tourists. The falls are located around 13 km from the city center on the Yamunotri Road having an altitude of 4500 ft. It has the distinction of being the biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a beautiful valley and is surrounded by high mountains. These falls were 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.