Best Places to Visit in Mussoorie
Kempty Falls

Location: Kempty Falls is located about 15 km from Mussoorie and lies at an altitude of about 4500 feet above the sea level. The sacred River Yamuna is about 12 km from here.
Highlights: Kempty Falls was initiated as a picnic spot in 1835 by the British officer John Makinen. It has a perennial waterfall making it an interesting picnic spot for all. You can even take a bath under the fresh waters of the waterfall.
Best Time: Summer months of March and June are ideal since the weather is pleasant.
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Lal Tibba

Location: It is situated in the Landour area and lies at an altitude of 8000 metres above sea level.
Highlights: Lal Tibba is even famous as the Depot Hill because of the presence of a depot here. Besides this, there is a camp of the Indian Military services, All India Radio and Doordarshan. Hills of the Lal Tibba is also popular amongst the shoppers as there are a number of markets in the nearby areas.
Best Time: The best and the most ideal time to visit Lal Tibba is the summer months of March and June. Avoid travel during the monsoon months as there may be leeches here.
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Gun Hill

Location: Gun Hill is situated at a small distance from Mall Road.
Highlights: Cable car ropeway that is one of the key adventure sports here. Other attraction is the balloon shooting which is great for people who wish to test their shooting skills.
Best Time: The best time to visit Gun Hill is during the summer months of March and June. Avoid taking the ropeway between the time of 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm since this is the peak time for tourists.
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Company Garden

This scenic spot is painted with a variety of colourful flowers and an amusement park with adventurous rides for kids. Also known as ‘Company Bagh’, this park is perfect to have a picnic with your lover, friends or family.
It even has a Lake with an artificial waterfall and you can even enjoy boating in it. Later after done with a picnic, you can buy some memorable items from a small market inside the park. There is a food court also in case you get hungry again.
Highlights: Some of the scenes of this garden due to Flower and waterfall create amazing photographic opportunity
Location: Bazar Road, Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Throughout the year.
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Cloud's End

Cloud’s end marks the geographical end of graceful Mussoorie. You will find immense peace in your soul and eyes when you reach this dense 2000 acre forest raising Oak and Deodar trees. You can see the entire Mussoorie from this point which is considered one of the best viewpoints of the town.
Along with storing all the beauty, the place also stores adventure which offers you exciting sports like hill climbing and nature’s walk. Adding to all the fun, you can witness a bungalow from colonial-era which was built by Major Swetenham in 1838. It looks very graceful at the peak of this point and now it serves as a resort where you can eat and lodge.
Location: Cloud End, Mussoorie Range, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer
Distance from Mussoorie: 6.6 KM
Jharipani Falls
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The Jharipani Falls is an ideal place for practising some adventure sports and picnicking while on Mussoorie tour. It is definitely a must-visit for all. With the backdrop of the scenic waterfalls, forested hills and the tranquillity of nature, make it a sight to capture in photographs.
Location: Jharipani Falls is located near the Jharipani village
Best Time: This Jharipani fall is open on all days from sunrise to the sunset. However, the morning hours when the climate is a little cool can be the best suited time for a visit.
Distance from Mussoorie: 7 Km
Camel's Back Road

Location: The Camel Back Road starts from the Library Point and goes up to the Kulri Bazaar. Dehradun railway station is 34 km from here and the Jolly Grant airport is 56 km from here.
Highlights: From the Camel Back Road the visitors can enjoy the romantic sunrise and sunset with some snacks and the amazing backdrop of the Doon Valley.
Best Time: You can visit Camel’s Back road anytime but keep in mind during the summer months the road is extremely crowded especially during morning or evening.
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Mussoorie Lake

Location: The Mussoorie Lake is located just 6 km before Mussoorie in the Dehradun- Mussoorie road. It is in close proximity to the Dehradun Railway Station (28 km) and Jolly Grant Airport (50 km).
Highlights: The Mussoorie Lake allows you to steal some quiet and romantic moments with your loved one.
Best Time: It is open all round the year. The ideal time to carry out boating in the lake is from 8 in the morning to 7 in the evening. The place looks even more beautiful during the rainy season.
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George Everest's House

Location: George Everest's House has situated about 6 km from Library Bazaar and can be reached easily via cars or rented taxi. On one side of the Sir George Everest House lies the verdant Aglar River valley and on the other end lies the snow-capped Himalayas.
Highlights: George Everest's House was built in the year 1832 and this building showcases some of the most interesting facts about the life and the personality of Sir George Everest.
Best Time: It is open all days of the week from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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The Mall Road

Location: The Mall road is located at a distance of some 15 km from the Kempty Falls.
Highlights: The visit to the Mall road is enough to give you greater insight to the city. There are a bunch of restaurants, shops and other establishments located here. Some of the hotels found here include Hotel Silver Rock, Hotel Hamers, Honeymoon Inn, Hotel Drive Inn, Tulip Inn Green Castle, Hotel Mall palace, Howard International and more. The restaurants that you can try include the Kalsang, The Rice Bowl, Udupi restaurant. You can try out a range of dishes from all parts of the country here.
Best Time: Can be visited at any hour of the day.
Mossy Falls

Mossy Falls is one of the most pretty places to visit in Mussoorie. Set amidst dense green forests, the falls cascade down from a height of 145 meters, sending up white mists all around. The falls drop from the height of 20 feet, 17 feet, 19 feet, 12 feet, 20 feet and 57 feet respectively, though not all drops are visible from one clear angle. If you wish to see all the drops, you will have to undertake a considerable amount of hiking around the falls.
There is no better way to start a day in Mussoorie than by trekking down to Mossy Falls at an early hour. Since Mossy Falls are only a short 7 kilometres away from Mussoorie, you can start from your hotel at 6 am and be at the waterfall by 7 am. Not only will you get to stroll along a quiet mountain road free from traffic, but you will also have the waterfall all to yourself. Tourist crowds only begin to arrive later in the day which means that you can go for a quick (but absolutely soap-free) dip in the chilly falls.
Highlights: The pleasure of taking a dip in the cold water of the mountains is an experience in itself, especially after an early morning hike. You can, of course, use transportation if you so desire. The quiet of the mountains and the rush and tumble of the waterfalls together make music which brings peace and joy to all those who listen to it.
Best time: September to June
Location: Barlow Ganj, 7km from MussoorieLake Mist

Lake Mist is one of the best places to visit in Mussoorie that you cannot miss. It is a pristine lake, fed by the waters of River Kempty and is home to a small but pretty waterfall whose gurgling adds music to the scenic beauty of the lake. Set in the midst of the green hills, Lake Mist is a good place to spend a few hours. There is also a boating facility available so people can go and explore the lake in close proximity. The best time to go on the lake would be early on a weekday since the place witnesses a huge rush from the visitors on weekends, which makes it noisier and more chaotic.
If you are visiting Mussoorie with children, then you should definitely take them to Lake Mist. They will enjoy floating around the lake in the boat and gazing up at the majestic mountains all around.
Best time: September to June
Highlights: You can also go on to Kempty Falls which are only 5 kilometers away. There are also many restaurants around Lake Mist where you can enjoy a steaming cup of chai and good food.
Location: Mussoorie-Kempty Road, on the route to Kempty FallsLibrary Bazaar

Location: The Library Bazaar is beautifully tucked between the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Gurudwara Singh Sabha, the Amania mosque and the christian church. It stretches up to the Mall road and is popular for its vegetarian and non-vegetarian serving restaurant, luxury and budget hotels, fancy showrooms, gift shops, dhabas, and the small shops to cater to the daily needs of the consumers.
Highlights: The architecture of the library bazaar speaks volumes about the colonial association of the building.
Best Time: The library is open on all days between 09:00 am – 08:00 pm.
Price: There is no entry fee.
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Happy Valley

Location: Happy Valley is situated on the western side of the Library Point. From there on it leads to the Cloud’s End which is a place where the geographical borders of Mussoorie cease.
Highlights: Some key facilities available at the Happy Valley include the bathroom facilities, lockers or storage facility and more. Length of your journey to the Happy Valley can be about 1 to 2 hours.
Best Time: The most ideal time to visit the Happy Valley is during the month of March and June. Choose to explore the Happy Valley during the day hours.
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Sisters Bazaar

This is a fully loaded market where you can calm down the shopaholic monster in you and buy gifts and souvenirs for your near and dears.
It is an age-old market which offers you all sort of traditional as well as modern stuff. You will even find vendors selling ginger tea, omelettes, sweet corn, cotton candy, momos, ice creams, crushes, and many more mouth-watering delicious food items.
Location: Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Highlights: Make sure to use your bargain skills to get some amazing items at a good price.
Best Time: Summers is the best time to escape from the heat. 08:00 am to 08:00 pm.
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Mussoorie Adventure Park

Mussoorie Adventure Park is located in one of the spots in Mussoorie. It offers you a package of adventure like sky bridge, valley crossing, zip line, skywalk, zip swing, Superman ride, Spiderman, Commando Bridge, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, etc.
They even offer sky ride, which is the highest zip line in India with a 600 ft of height and 1700 ft of total length and could take you with a speed of up to 90 km/h.
Highlights: They also give you an exciting offroad horse ride where you can explore the beauty of the town yourself.
Location: Library chowk, Chamba - Mussoorie Road, The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248176
Best Time: Summers
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Haunted Savoy Hotel

Nestled amidst magnificent beauty of Mussoorie, this 117 years old hotel gives tremors to the believers. There is a murder mystery of Lady Garnett-Orme in one of the rooms in the hotel which brings it to the list of one of the haunted places in Mussoorie.
This hotel was the most famous hotel of its time and even now the essence is tried to be stored in the property. This hotel is still open for you to book a room in and most of the tourists don’t feel anything at all.
Location: Library Bazar, Gandhi Chowk, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summers
Highlights: The horror background of this hotel will give you amazing stay experience in Mussoorie.
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Disco Skating Rink

Skating amidst the lush greens of deodar and cedar would turn out to be one of the most exciting things to do in Mussoorie. Disco Skating Rink offers you to get on the wheels and roll your feet adjacent to scenic valleys and have a maiden experience which is one of its kind.
Highlights: You will for sure get a great adrenaline rush and your kids can also have great moments of their lives there.
Location: The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer
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Shedup Choepelling Temple

Clay lamps, surrounding blooming flowers, bright interior walls and the prayer flags amplify the beauty of the shrine.The Tibetan Buddhist Temple offers a beautiful view of the majestic snow-capped mountains and green valleys of Mussoorie.
Location: The Shedup Choepelling Temple is nestled in the beautiful Happy Valley. To reach the Shedup Choepelling Temple follow the address, Happy Valley Road, Near IAS Academy, Mussoorie, Dehradun, 248179, Uttarakhand.
Best Time: The Shedup Choepelling Temple is open on all days but the best time to visit the temple is between 05:00 am – 12:00 pm and 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm.
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Mussoorie Heritage Centre

Housing a collection of local heritage artefacts – clothes, musical instruments, vessels, jewellery among, other things, this heritage centre is truly a must-visit for all. Bird watching is an interesting activity to carry out here.
Location: Mussoorie Heritage Centre is located at a distance of about 3 km from Library Bus Stand. This is a private enterprise that is situated on the Chamunda Peeth Temple Road in Mussoorie.
Best Time: Mussoorie Heritage Centre is open on all days except Sunday. The visiting hours for the centre are 9 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM.
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K Dev Bhoomi Wax Museum

Why travel all the way to Madame Tussauds in order to see wax statues of famous personalities when you can do it at a much lesser cost by visiting Mussoorie? K Dev Bhoomi Wax Museum, which was inaugurated in 2015, takes its inspiration from Madame Tussauds and hosts roughly 25 wax statues of famous people from all over the world. The statutes are well-made and decent in quality as compared to their wax counterparts around the Tussauds museums.
The museum is located in the popular Company Garden at Mussoorie and is a small one, so you will be able to visit it within 30 minutes. One drawback of the museum is its an overpriced entry fee. But it is worth the cost if you haven’t seen wax statues before and would like to understand what makes them so popular. The museum boasts of wax statues of personalities like Gandhi, Hitler, Mr Bean, Michael Jackson and several popular Hollywood stars.
Best time: Year-round
Location: Company Garden, Mussoorie.
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Mussoorie Christ Church

This magnificent 19th-century church is said to be the oldest church in Himalayan Region. Built-in 1836, this church imposes the beauty of Gothic Architecture. Moreover, the stained-glass windows of the church depict the story of Christ.
Standing near the Kasmanda Palace, it also has an old bible and a musical instrument, William Hill Organ, which are the two of all the interesting aspects of the church. Though the instrument doesn’t work but still transcends you back to the ancient era.
Location: Christ Church, The Mall Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer.
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Tibetan Buddhist Temple

In 1959, when the 14th Dalai Lama took refuge in Mussoorie, a lot Tibetans came along with him and later when the government moved them to Dharamshala a great community of Tibetans were left behind which further became an integral part influencing the culture of Mussoorie.
Considering all these, the Tibetan Buddhist Temple was consecrated by the Dalai Lama. It was the 1st Tibetan shrine to be built in India. It is situated at the highest point of the valley atop a cliff and is an eye-popping example of Tibetan architecture. Once you are in the temple provinces, you get to see a mesmerising view of the Benog Hill Circuit, adding to the enchanting charm of your Mussoorie tour packages.
Location: Shed up Choephelling Buddhist Temple, Charleville, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer.
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Landour Bazaar

It also has the residence of Captain Young, who discovered Mussoorie. This house is now known as Mullingar Estate which is visited by the tourists to admire the architectural style of that period. Some shops on the roadside are very famous for selling tea and light snacks to the visitors.
Location: Bawadi Landour Bazaar, The Mall Rd, Laxmanpuri, Rajmandi, Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer.
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Kasmanda Palace

This antique building has a great past before it was turned into a retreat. It was a part of an old church which was further turned into a school and then the summer home for Kasmanda Royal Family and finally in 1992.
Rajkumar Dinraj Pratap Singhji and Kunwarani Saheba Yadu Nandini Singh of Kasmanda transformed their serene summer house into an authentic retreat where they try to transcend people to the old times as the interior has still been preserved the way it was. This building is 183 years old making one of the most old buildings in the town. It is a must-visit!
Location: Kasmanda Palace, Opp. Padmini Nivas, The Mall Road, Library, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer.
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Nag Tibba Trek

Nag Tibba Trek walks you through dense forests Garhwal letting you explore all the life it has in it. It could work as a kick for you as it is just a 2-day trek where you touch 9,915 feet of heights which rewards you with a beautiful sight of Garhwal range with Bandarpoonch peak, the Gangotri group of peaks, Kedarnath peak in the north, Doon valley and peaks of Changabang.
It could also turn out to be a memorable family excursion as there is no age limit for it. It is advisable to take this trek between September to November.
Location: Nag Tibba, Uttarakhand, India
Best Time: February to June; September to December
Distance From Mussoorie: 70 Km
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Dhanaulti

Dhanaulti is a small village in the foothills of Garhwal Range. It has scenic views with the background song of birds. Tourists often stop here to have a small break but the focus is always on known places.
But Dhanaulti also offers you some rarely known adventures such as a fort from the 16th century and two ancient temples- Dashavatar Temple built in Gupta period and Surkanda Devi Temple located at a height of 10,000 feet. Amber and Dhara are two eco-parks for you to explore and you can also go to Simlipal National Park and enjoy the Joranda and Barehipani falls amidst deodars and cedars.
Location: Tehri Garhwal
Best Time: April to July
Distance from Mussoorie: 24 KM
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Benog Wildlife Sanctuary

You can spot several exotic and indigenous birds here including the red-billed blue magpie, mountain quails and White Capped Water Redstart that make this place a paradise for bird watchers. Besides the huge pine and fir trees, this wildlife sanctuary is filled with a number of medicinal plants. From this sanctuary, one can catch spectacular views of the ice capped Chaukhamba and Bandarpunch peaks. Greenery, rate avifauna and the rich fauna make this place a must-visit.
Location: Mussoorie Range, Uttarakhand.
Best Time: The park is open on all days between 07:00 am – 05:00 pm.
Distance from Mussoorie: 11 km.
Jabarkhet Wildlife Reserve

Jabarkhet Wildlife Reserve is a great opportunity for you to walk through nature with marked hiking trails while having sights of birds along with their melodious song. This walk through the woods of deodar and cedar with the scent of it in the air is very refreshing.
It is the perfect getaway if you like to get close to nature. It is suggested that you carry your own water and food as there would be no source for it on the spot and even plan your journey back before the night comes over as there are no hotels or resorts around this place.
Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248122
Best Time: July to mid-September
Distance from Mussoorie:13 km
Lambi Dehar Mines

Lambi Dehar Mines are often referred to as the ‘The Mine of Death’. In the early 90s, around 50,000 worker died due to choked blood as the mining techniques were improper. And soon the locals left the village claiming they can feel spirits there.
Creating a very eerie look, this abandoned mine surrounded by a lot of houses with trees and shrubs growing inside them are the only things left. Amidst such a beautiful hill station, this spooky place is no less than an adventure if you are brave enough to take it.
Location: Lambi Dehar Mines, Cart Rd, Khanij Nagar, Mussoorie Range, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summers
Distance from Mussoorie: 8.2 KM
Bhatta falls

The Bhatta falls is a trekkers' paradise as you’ll have to walk some km in order to reach the place. After you reach here, there are plenty of things that you can do to recreate yourself in the lush greenery and the beauty of the place. You can even splash in the freshwater of the Bhatta Falls. It has some small eateries where visitors can enjoy the delicious noodles, boiled eggs, soup, tea or coffee.
Location: It is located about 7 km from Mussoorie and lies on the Mussoorie-Dehradun Road. The Bhatta falls is 27 km from the Dehradun railway station and 50 km from the Jolly Grant Airport.
Best Time: During winters and rainy season
Distance from Mussoorie: 10 km
Jwala Devi Temple

Jwala Devi Temple is a beautiful temple of Goddess Durga. It is built on the Benog Hill at a height of 2104 meters. Nestled amidst the forests of oak and deodar trees, a beautiful trek awaits for you before reaching the temple.
Loaded with picturesque views and adventure, you would want to take this trek irrespective of the fact if you are religious or adventurous. Moreover, adding to the already existing beauty, you will get a beautiful view of the Yamuna river flowing in the foothills of the Shivalik Range.
Location: Jay Jwala Devi Temple, near George Everest's House, Khanij Nagar, Mussoorie Range, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer
Distance from Mussoorie: 5.4 KM
Bhadraj Temple

This quaint temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Krishna, also known as Balram. It is said that this temple is a part of the Badrinath Temple. Devotees coming here bring milk, butter, ghee and products made from ghee as offerings for the lord.
Even the idol of Lord Balram is cleaned and purified with milk and nothing else. Moreover, you cannot enter the temple after consuming eggs, meat or alcohol. If planning to visit there in August, then make sure not to miss 15th-17th of August as the committee of Bhadraj Temple organises a fair on these dates.
Location: Bhadraj Temple, Mussoorie Rd, Barlow Ganj, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248122
Best Time: Summer
Distance from Mussoorie: 12.8 KM
Santura Devi Temple

This classic temple is dedicated to Santura Devi which is trusted to save the entire town from the havoc of the Uttarkashi Earthquake in 1991.
You will have to climb stairs and walk around 700-800 meters to reach the top but it is all worth doing it. The picturesque view is something you will receive in return of all the physical exercise.
Location: Santura Devi Temple, Charleville, Nautha, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer
Distance from Mussorie: 7.6 KM
Kellogg Memorial Church Landour

Kellogg Memorial Church is a Presbyterian church, built-in 1903. It is amongst the historic architecture that stands tall for a long time. Not to forget that it is a good depiction of the Presbyterian style of architecture as well as the Gothic style with a number of glass stained windows.
This building served as Landour Language School where the British used to learn Hindi while they were ruling Indians and this church is named after Dr. Samuel H Kellogg, who was a great scholar and wrote the best book in Hindi Grammar for the British People to learn Hindi easily.
Location: Kellogg Memorial Church, Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179
Best Time: Summer
Distance from Mussoorie: 6.9 KM