| Mussoorie: It is a popular tourist destination for | | | | on Mussoorie-Jharipani road. You may visit this |
| honeymooners because of its cool climes and | | | | place by local bus or car up to Jharipani from |
| beautiful natural environment. It is located about | | | | where the fall is about 1.5 km on foot. |
| 34 km from Dehradun in Uttarakhand. This hill | | | | Mossy fall: It is situated 7 kms from Mussoorie |
| station, situated in the foothills of the Himalaya | | | | that is surrounded by a dense forest. One can |
| ranges, is also known as the Queen of the Hills. It | | | | go there via Barlowganj or Balahisar. |
| is situated at an altitude of 1,825 metres (5,990 | | | | Sir George Everest's House: It is The Park Estate |
| ft) well equipped with green hills, flora and fauna. It | | | | is where you can find the remains of the building |
| is a fascinating hill resort. It consists snow ranges | | | | and laboratory of Sir George Everest, the |
| to the northeast, and glittering views of the Doon | | | | Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843. |
| Valley and Shivalik ranges in the south. This | | | | The world's highest peak Mt. Everest is named |
| enchanting hill town used to showcase a 'fairyland' | | | | after him. It is located 6 km from Library Bazaar |
| atmosphere to the tourists. Captain Young, a | | | | and a wonderful walk from there that is |
| British military officer and Mr. Shore, the resident | | | | accessible by road although the road is rough |
| Superintendent of Dehradun explored this famous | | | | beyond Haathi Paon. You may enjoy amazing |
| hill resort in 1826.The highest point in Mussoorie is | | | | view of Doon Valley and Aglar River valley. It is a |
| Lal Tibba with a height of over 2,290 metres | | | | wonderful walk from Library Bazaar and a |
| (7,510 ft) is a lovely lookout point, a short | | | | beautiful spot for a picnic. |
| distance from the actual peak. The Mall is one of | | | | Cloud's End: It was the bungalow built by a British |
| the most happening places in Mussoorie that | | | | in 1830. It is one of the oldest buildings of |
| stretches from Picture Palace at its eastern end | | | | Mussoorie. It is located at the edge of a cliff, with |
| to the Public Library at its western end. It is called | | | | a sheer drop, which gives the house an |
| the "Gateway" to Yamunotri and Gangotri Shrines. | | | | impression of being at the end of the clouds, |
| The best time to visit is from mid-March to | | | | hence the name. The bungalow has been |
| mid-November though the downpours could be an | | | | converted into a hotel called Cloud's End that is |
| inhibiting factor in the monsoon months of July to | | | | one of the heritage hotels. The resort is located |
| September. | | | | at a distance of 8 kms from the Library and |
| Mussoorie suffers from over-development given | | | | surrounded by dense forests. It offers impressive |
| its proximity to Delhi, Ambala and Chandigarh. It | | | | view of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks and |
| has serious problems of garbage collection, water | | | | the Yamuna River flowing through the Doon |
| scarcity and parking shortages during tourist | | | | Valley. |
| season in summer. | | | | Gun Hill: It is the second highest peak of Mussoorie |
| Mussoorie: How to Reach? | | | | that overlooks the Bunderpunch, Srikantha, |
| Mussoorie is conveniently connected by road to | | | | Pithwara and Gangotri ranges of The Himalaya. |
| Delhi and major cities. The closest railway station | | | | You may view a number of viewing points |
| is Dehradun. Taxis are easily available and there | | | | through a telescope that is set up on the hill with |
| are buses at regular intervals. | | | | small fees. It can be reached by road and the |
| Mussoorie Sight Seeing | | | | Ropeway ride. It is at a distance of 400 meters |
| Mussoorie has a great nature walk known as | | | | and provides spectacular view of the hill ranges. |
| "Camel's Back Road" since it has a rocky outcrop | | | | Happy Valley: The Dalai Lama established the |
| in the shape of a camel's hump. There is a | | | | Tibetan Government in Exile in Mussoorie in 1959, |
| beautiful cemetery along the road that is located | | | | having fled Chinese occupation of Tibet. The |
| mid-way on the loop. The "Gun Hill" point is the | | | | Government of Tibet in exile eventually moved to |
| second highest point of Mussoorie, at an altitude | | | | Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. The first Tibetan |
| of 2124 meters, is the place where a cannon | | | | school was established in Mussoorie in 1960. |
| used to fire midday. It is accessible by the cable | | | | Tibetans settled mainly in Happy Valley in |
| car on the Mall road. There is an oldest Christian | | | | Mussoorie. At present there are around 5,000 |
| church in the Himalayas, St Mary's that is situated | | | | Tibetans in Mussoorie. |
| above Mall Road. Kempty falls is a popular picnic | | | | Landour Bazaar: This is the oldest bazaar of |
| spot. Lal Tibba and Company Garden is tourist | | | | Mussoorie around 150 years old and served as a |
| destinations. Happy Valley has a small Tibetan | | | | recreation place for British soldiers. It is not as |
| temple. This was the first Tibetan temple in India | | | | lively as the Kulri bazaar. The mile-long bazaar has |
| that was built by Tibetan refugees in 1960. | | | | several silversmiths known for silver nose rings, |
| Dhanaulti, a beautiful place is located about 32 | | | | earrings, bracelets and anklets etc. |
| kilometers from Mussoorie. | | | | Vinog Mountain Quail Sanctuary: This is a bird |
| Lake Mist: It is located about 5 km before | | | | sanctuary established in 1993. Spread over an |
| Kempty falls on the Mussoorie-Kempty road. This | | | | area of 339 hectares and lies 11 kms from the |
| is a picnic spot in the lap of nature through which | | | | Library Point. It is famous for the Mountain Quail, |
| The Kempty River flows in which you may enjoy | | | | a bird species thought to be extinct and last |
| boating. It has beautiful waterfalls also. | | | | spotted in 1876. |
| Company Garden: This is a beautiful garden and | | | | Nag Devta Temple: An ancient temple dedicated |
| an artificial mini lake with paddled boating facility. | | | | to Lord Shiva and is situated on Cart Mackenzie |
| This picnic spot is located at a distance of 4 km | | | | Road about 6 km from Mussoorie on the way to |
| by rickshaw cycles, pony or car. | | | | Dehradun. It is easily accessible by road. It |
| Mussoorie Lake: It is the latest developed picnic | | | | provides excellent view of Mussoorie and the |
| spot that is situated at a distance of 6 kms on | | | | Doon Valley. It is a popular temple for locals and |
| Mussoorie-Dehradun road with pedaled boats | | | | domestic tourists. |
| facility. It offers great view of Doon Valley and hill | | | | Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill): It is at an altitude of |
| villages. It offers exciting views during night. | | | | 2240 meters. It is situated on the top of Benog |
| Childer's Lodge: It is also known as "Nahata | | | | Tibba (Hill) and contains an ancient idol of Goddess |
| Estate". It is a huge property of approximately | | | | Durga. You may enjoy marvelous view of the |
| 300 acres, owned by the Harakh Chand Nahata | | | | Aglar River valley. It is not accessible by road. |
| family. This is the highest peak of Mussoorie near | | | | Dhanolti: It is located 24 kms from Mussoorie on |
| Lal Tibba. You may enjoy the view of snow-clad | | | | the Mussoorie-Tehri Road. You may enjoy nature |
| mountains from this point. | | | | at its best in Dhanolti. You may go for long walks |
| Bhatta Falls: It is situated 7 km from Mussoorie on | | | | in the wooded hills, enjoy a breathtaking view of |
| Mussoorie-Dehradun Road near Bhatta Village. It is | | | | the hills and plains. |
| fall with different ponds for bathing and water | | | | Precaution: It is advisable to visit the waterfalls |
| amusements that are ideal place for picnic. It is | | | | during the summer. You should take extra care |
| smaller than the Kempty Falls but equally beautiful. | | | | while visiting in the monsoon as you may find |
| Jharipani Fall: It is located at 8 km from Mussoorie | | | | leeches, slippery stone surfaces etc. |