BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN MUSSOORIE

1. The Mall Road: The Mall Road is ‘the happening place’ in the hill station. This centre peak is filled with shops, eateries, cafes, and traveler’s spots. An unmissable traveler’s spot in Mussoorie, Mall Road is the perfect spots to take a stroll or sit and relax in any of the famous bakeries or cafes.

2. Library Bazaar: If you are a fan of shopping from tiny and cozy supplies, then top above to Library Bazaar. Placed in the centre of the hill station, the bazaar is full of shops selling handmade fabrics, silver jewellery, local area sweets and delicacy, and cafés giving out newly brew coffee and tea. There are bundles of options for hotels in Mussoorie, nearby Library Chowk.
It derived its name from the iconic Victorian-style building, The Mussoorie Library, which mislaid in the market area. The Mussoorie Library, establish in 1843, is one of the oldest libraries in the Indian subcontinent.

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3. Camel’s Back Road: Is a big lure to visit if you enjoy walking amidst nature and enjoying the vision and the enjoyable weather. This 3 km extend road is named so because it resemble the hump of a camel and is best visited in the mornings and evenings.

4. Christ Church: Placed in the middle of the town, this tranquil religious spot is considering one of the first churches build up in the Himalayan Ranges. Build up in Gothic architectural style, the church is crowded in the weekends. Location: Camel’s Back Road. It boasts a rare architectural feature well-known as the William Hill Organ. This excellent pipe organ, installed in 1911, is one of the some remain example of its kind in India.

5. Sir George Everest’s House: Located 6 km from Gandhi Chowk in Mussoorie, Sir George Everest’s House dates back to the year 1832. Improved well-known as The Park Estate, this location one time Serve as the house, laboratory and observatory of Sir George Everest. From measure the most mountain to range the distance among the mountain of the North, Sir Everest has done it all from this spot. Do visit the observatory to discover small insightful in order about his life and labor. The vision from the peak atop which the tradition build up sits is noticeably stunning especially when they are covered in mist. So, even if the past doesn’t interest you, the vistas absolutely would. Location: Khanij Nagar

6. Kempty Falls: The location was residential by a British officer in the 1830s for hosting tea parties and ever seeing as, it has turn into a famous attraction in Mussoorie, especially for picnics. Location: Ram Gaon, Tehri Garhwal District. The name “Kempty” is derivative from the word “camp-tea” as British tea parties were a common occurrence close to the falls in the colonial era.

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7. Gun Hill Point: The second-highest mountain peak in Mussoorie, Gun Hill Point is one of the most famous viewpoints in the local area. Placed at a distance of 1.7 km from Mall Road, this point of view can be reach by a 20-minute rising trek. Location: Mall Road, Landour, Mussoorie. In the grand era, a gun was fired up each afternoon from this hill to help out people regulate their watches. This performs provided a sign to the local’s area and travelers to set their timepiece properly. Hence, the hill came to be famous as “Gun Hill.”

8. Company Garden: At a distance of approximately 3 km from the Mall Road, the Company Garden in Mussoorie makes for a ideal destination to expend value time with your family unit and friends. The whole plan of this garden was laid down by Dr. H Fackner and it is maintained by the Garden Welfare Association of Mussoorie.You will find beautiful fountains, lush greenery, colourful birds, and different varieties of flowers while taking a walk around the garden. If you are up for it, go for boating on Artificial Lake. Location: Bazar Road, Landour, Mussoorie. The Company Garden dates back to the British colonial era. It was establish by Dr H.F. Warth, a renowned horticulturist, in the early 20th century.

9. Cloud’s End: A picturesque extends of lush green deodar and oak forest; this place is placed 6 km from the Library Road and marks the geological end of the hill city. You can arrive at Cloud’s End by trekking along the Hathipaon Road from the Happy Valley local area. Besides offer dazzling vision in the day, this location has the most surreal setting for watching the sun go up and down in the azure sky. Photographers locate this destination very stunning, and you too may get your after that Insta-worthy attempt here. Location: Hathipaon area, Mussoorie. Cloud’s End was named by a British officer who was mesmerized by the ethereal loveliness of this location. Upon arriving at this point and witness the clouds enveloping the scenery, he exclaim, “This is where the clouds end!”


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10. Jharipani Falls: Located in the picturesque township of Jharipani, about 7 km from the city centre of Mussoorie, is the spectacular Jharipani Falls. Its magic lies in its secluded location that is not marred by touristy crowds yet and it has a view for ideal Mussoorie photos. You can expend hours soaked in the loveliness of the falls, clicking fine films or only appreciate the vision of the landscape just about the falls including those of the Shivaliks range. You will also find rare varieties of flowers in bloom at the site. The route to the falls is normal and can be simply cover via a car. However, after a certain point, you will have to walk for approximately 1.5 km to arrive at the falls. Location: Dehradun-Mussoorie Road. It derives its name from the word “Jhari,” which means a cascade or waterfall, and “Pani,” which means water in Hindi. The name entirely captures the essence of this spectacular natural wonder.

11. Benog Wildlife Sanctuary: Located just about 11 km from Mall Road and is between the most loved Mussoorie seeing the sights spots when it comes to natural and picturesque spots. Filled with cedar and pine trees, the sanctuary is famous for the diverse type of foreign birds you can spot here. For wildlife enthusiasts, it is one of the perfect destinations to visit near by Mussoorie. Timings: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

12. Robber’s Cave: Small hideout is a less-explored attraction in Mussoorie. This thin creek is among two huge rocks and a stable stream flows during. You can waddle about the flow and arrive the waterfall at one end. Location: Gucchupani, Malsi. The cave was once a hideout for robber who used it as a secret refuge. It is thought that they would hide their loot inside the cave in, and the difficult network of tunnels made it complex for others to establish their hidden treasures.

Landour

Landour was named after Llanddowror, a small village in Carmarthenshire in southeast Wales. The British army built Landour in 1827 as a recovery place for the soldiers who suffered from malaria or any other tropical diseases. Those officers who did not survive used to be buried in the British-Military graveyard, which still stands there. The place also has an area called Sisters’ Bazaar, named after those nurses who looked after the sick soldiers.
Trail to Lal Tibba has many interesting structures that date back to the pre-independence era.
Landour is also home to many well-known celebrities, including Ruskin Bond. He lives in a quiet little house on the Landour-Lal tibba hike. Victor Banerjee’s house is named “Parsonage”, and Sanjay Narang’s fabulous cottage is right on the hill’s edge. Pranoy Roy and Tom Alter also have their homes here.

Lal Tibba is the highest peak of Mussoorie. Located at Depot Hill in Landour, Lal Tibba, its 6 km from the city centre, this vantage spot rest at an elevation of 2,275 metres.
Lal Tibba translating to Red Hill in English is one of the oldest places in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. A testament to it is the structures from the pre-independence era that you see on the trail.
Lal Tibba is a steep trail and is nestled with the dense canopy of Deodar trees. The trail is well marked throughout. At the top, there is a government-approved mounted telescope at a cafe named Lal Tibba Binocular Cafe. On a clear day, from the telescope, you get an excellent view of the Himalayas, including Bandarpunch, Badrinath and Kedarnath.

Lal Tibba trek can be divided into four sections.
– Landour Clock Tower to Ruskin Bond’s Residence, stop at Doma’s Inn.
– Ruskin Bond’s Residence to Char Dukan, visit St. Paul’s Church
– Char Dukan to Lal Tibba View Point, stop at ‘Lal Tibba Binoculars & Café’
– Lal Tibba Viewpoint to Char Dukan via Kellogg Memorial Church (Return journey), stop by at British Military Graveyard

The Kellogg Memorial Church was built in 1903, this church is an ideal exemplar of Presbyterian structural design and houses the Landour foreign Language School. The church is just 5.5 km away from the central bus stand of the hill station and is placed in a pictorial destination. It is thought to be the oldest existing church in Mussoorie. It was establish in 1903 by Reverend Dr. Samuel H. Kellogg, an American Methodist missionary.

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– Dehradun to Mussoorie distance between is 33.8 km
– The perfect shopping spots in Mussoorie take in Tibetan Market and Library Bazaar on Mall Road, Landour Bazaar, and Kulri Bazaar
– If you’re a food lover, you must visit famous restaurants and cafes in Mussoorie like Char Dukan, Cafe by the Way, Emily’s, Kalsang, Little Llama Cafe, Chic Chocolate, Lovely Omelets Centre and Tavern
– The standard height of Mussoorie elevation of approximately 1,880 meters (6,170 feet) above sea level and offers panoramic vision of the Himalayas.

My most recent visit to Mussoorie was in July 2024.