Mussoorie
About Mussoorie
Mussoorie is one of the most popular hill stations located at a distance of 290 km from Delhi in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. With a backdrop of the Shivalik range of Himalayas and doon valley, Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, stands at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level. With a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year, Mussoorie was once the British summer capital. ' The British remnants can be seen in the city in the archaic architecture of the hotels and churches. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Mussoorie is The Mall (also known as the Mall Roa
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The Mall
Located in the heart of Mussoorie, the Mall is a colonial relic with benches and lampposts filled with modern shops, video game parlours and skating rinks.
Kempty Falls
Located on the way between Dehradun-Mussoorie roads, Kempty Falls is a beautiful location to take a dip in water falling from an altitude of 40 feet. It is a perfect place to take a short swim or fish.
Camel's Back Road
Located in the heart of Mussoorie, the Camel’s Back Road is one of the most popular attractions of this spectacular hill station. Shaped like a camel's hump, the 4 km stretch is popular trekking spot also offering horse-rides. Tourists also flock here to get a panoramic and unobstructed view of the sunrise and sunset.
Landour
Nestled amidst a canopy of dense Deodar trees, Landour is a quaint town in Uttarakhand located along the lower western Himalayas. It is a small cantonment town that surprisingly derives its name from the Welsh village of Llanddowrer and is teeming with history that dates all the way back to the British-era. Landour’s cozy setting and pristine natur
Dalai Hills
One of the most beautiful locations in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, Dalai Hills is situated above the Lal Bahadur Academy and is quite close to Happy Valley. It is known for its statue of Lord Buddha, a Buddhist Temple, hiking and stunning sunset views.
Gun Hill
Gun Hill is the second highest peak of Mussoorie and one of the most famous destinations. It offers an enchanting view of some of the highest Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and the Gangotri group, along with a picturesque view of the Mussoorie town and the Doon Valley.
Lal Tibba
Untouched by commercialisation, Lal Tibba is located on the top of Depot Hill in Landour. It is one of the most stunning viewpoints in the region. From the telescope installed here, one can have panoramic view of Nilkantha peak in Badrinath, Kedarnath peak, and Banderpoonch range of three peaks.
Jharipani Falls
6 km downhill of Mussoorie is the Jharipani Falls that you can reach within a 30 minute walk. Mussoorie's famous boarding schools, namely, St George's, Wynberg Allen, and Oakgrove are well packed within the estates of Jharipani.
Company Garden
Located at 3 km from The Mall, Company Garden is a well maintained picnic spot with a mini lake, a flower garden and an amusement park in it. Also known as Municipal Garden, it is one of the best spots for picnic.
Devalsari
Situated in the Aglar Valley of Tehri Garhwal, Devalsari is about 55km from Mussoorie, Uttarakhand and is a relatively unexplored area which is also a nature lover’s paradise. It is known for housing the Koneshwar Mahadev Temple and serving as the base for the tek to Nag Tibba.
George Everest's House
Sir Everest owned this mountain house in Mussoorie, India and spent a grand total of 11 years living here and using it as his observatory and laboratory. Built in 1832, the house is located in Park Estate, 6 kms west of Gandhi Chawk in Mussoorie and is also popularly known as Park House.
Cloud's End
6 km west off the Library, the Cloud's end marks the end of Mussoorie. It is covered by thick jungles and tracks 2 km up to the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary. It offers a lovely walking track. This place offers a great view of Aglar River Valley.
Kellogg Memorial Church
The Kellogg Memorial Church is a Presbyterian church that is located close to the Kasmanda Palace in the small army cantonment of Landour in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. It is widely admired for its spectacular architecture and historical significance.
Soham Heritage Centre
Located on the Chamunda Peeth Temple Road, Soham Heritage Centre is a private enterprise based to preserve the rich Himalayan heritage by showcasing the cultural diversity of the Himalayas through paintings, murals, scrap art, frescoes and artefacts.
Bhatta Falls
Located about 7 km from Mussoorie, Bhatta Falls has natural stream of water flowing down the hills. Bhatta Falls is a must visit place for nature lovers as you can capture nature at its best here. The place is also loved as a picnic spot by tourists.