1. Ropeway to Gun Hills

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Gun Hills is reckoned as one of the most interesting tourist places in Mussoorie. It is a 10 minutes ride on a 400 meters cable from Jhulaghat to Gun Hill. No matter whichever season it is, do not forget to carry your winter garments. On your way up, you will find plenty snacks bar serving hot beverages and lip-smacking dishes.

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Whilst you come back on the cable wire, you will be spellbound with the sightseeing. If you ever get a chance to watch the sunset, consider yourself lucky. You just saw one of the most precious things in the world, reserved only for the fortunate. You get to have an aerial view of Mussoorie from your ride up there.

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Insider Tip – The best time to avail this benefit is in summers. It is one fine escape from the smothering heat waves in the urban cities. Plus try to get this ride before 3 PM, as it gets too crowded after that, at times.

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Things to do – Of the many adventure sports available to get your adrenaline pumping, one such is balloon shooting game. It will definitely test your shooting skills. However, it is open from 10 AM to 6 PM, so you better plan your day accordingly.

Entry Fee – INR 60

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2. The Happy Valley- Ode to peace

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Just like the name suggests, it is valley that promises happiness, keeping afar your sorrows. It is home to copious estates, landscapes, and temples. Also, it is said to be the geographical end to Mussoorie’s borders.

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But most importantly it is identified for IAS coaching academies and Tibetan temples. You can easily take a walk from the Hathipaon Estate to the Liberty Point and culminate to the Clouds end all at one go. Throughout your way, you will get extra amenities like storage or lockers/cloakrooms wherein you can keep your belongings safe.

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Insider Tip –The best time to pay a visit to The Happy Valley is in the months from March to May. To that try to go before its evening.

Things to do – You can go around for brisk jogging and this needs almost 1-2 hours. You can take magical blessings from the Tibetan temples, which opens at 9 AM -12 PM, and then again at 4 PM- 9 PM.

Entry Fee- Free

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3. Cascading Beauty- Lake Mist

With a bewitching aura and lush greenery around, Lake Mist is again an amazing tourist place to call for. Tucked under the waters of River Kempty, it is a pristine lake to revel in. It is home to small dainty waterfalls whose gurgling acts as a backdrop musical score to this enchanting ambience. The way these waters cascade down to the ground is amazing sightseeing.

Insider Tip – The best time to swing by this lake is in the weekdays, mostly in the early hours.  By the time it is dawn, this place engenders huge flocks of people making it clumsy and balmy. Prefer the months from June to September. The timings are from 9 AM in the morning and shuts down exactly at 5 PM.

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Things to do – There are several boating options rendered in the proximity of lake. Since you have come this far, do stop off at Kempty Falls, which is just another 4 -5 kilometres from this spot. You can absolutely relish floating in this piece of beauty and gaze around the grandeur of the milieu. Sumptuous foods and hot beverages are served around the corner.

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Entry Fee- INR 125

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4. A Walk to Remember- Camel’s Back Road

 

Due to layout’s semblance with that of a hunched back of a camel, hence is the name labelled. The length of this road starts from Liberty Point and ceases at Kulri Bazaar, measuring almost 3 kilometres. It is like a walk in the lap of mother nature- truly tranquil which soaks in the last ounce of stress off you.

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Insider Tip- The best time to call in on this road is in winters especially due to its calming effects away from the noisy hustles in the city. One can also stop by the summers but it is when this place is vehemently crowded and gets a lot of foreign tourists as well.

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Things to do- You can go out for horse-riding. It is one of the most different hobbies that you can take up. Over and above, hot chai and snacks are served near the Doon Valley’s circumference. If you are planning to go with your special someone, then you can also be the guest of romantic sunsets and sunrise, which is a treat to eyes.

Entry Fee- Free

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5. Benog Wildlife Sanctuary- To entice the ornithologist in you

 

A dwelling habitat to millions of species, this is yet again one of the most visited tourist places in Mussoorie. From exotic red magpies to mountain quails to white-capped Redstart, it is the home to a couple of other fauna like deer, bear, leopard, goat etc. It is a part of Rajaji National Park and resides 11 kilometres away from Liberty Point. Nonetheless, it is mostly renowned for its variety and enormity of different kinds of birds. If you like to be a bird-watcher, this paradise will seriously bring out the ornithologist in you. The place is also known for its diverse floral species. Presence of medicinal plants, Firs and Pine trees is also common.

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Insider Tip- There is no particular time to head to this paradise. However, it opens at 7 AM in the morning to 5 PM every day.

Things to do- Trekking it is! This sanctuary paves way for a wonderful trekking experience. You can view the spectacular vistas of Chaukhamba and Bandarpunch peaks.

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Entry Fee- INR 125 (For Indians, only for 3 hours)

INR 600 (For Foreigners, for a day)

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6. Mossy Falls- A Treat in Disguise

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Forest-clad, musical waterfalls, and scenic panorama are some of the adjectives that describe the next destination in the list. The falls drop down staggered from a height of 150 meters at myriad ranges such as 12 feet, 17 feet, 20 feet etc. Whilst this happens, white mist emancipates from the falls creating a soothing temperature.

Since it is just a few kilometres from Mussoorie, you can start early and have the falls all for yourself. You can meander around or even take a quick dip in the chilly waters. Later in the days, it generally gets throngs of tourists making it difficult to tour with ease.

Insider Tips- The best time to hit this spot is supposedly post-summer. This is the time when the temperature of the waters is not that spine-chill. You can delve in the quite of the mountains and hear to the music created by the falls- it is an experience to cherish in itself.

Entry Fee- Free

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7. Lal Tibba – Over to the top

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Lal Tibba translates to red coloured hills in the local language. It is where you can behold nature’s utmost beauty in shades and hues. It is the divineness of sunrise and sunsets that make it one’s go-to. It is the highest peak in Mussoorie, which lies at a high altitude of 8000 meters from sea level.

It caters the immaculate Himalayan ranges along with the magnificence of Garhwal Mountains. It is home to glorious pilgrimages of the country- Kedarnath and Badrinath. Presence of a Japanese telescope has made it even convenient for the tourists to dig into this art of felicity.

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Insider Tips- You can drop over this spot any time of the year however it is recommended to avoid monsoons. In monsoons, the top surface turns watery and slippery causing a lot of complications. And there are no specific timings to drop by.

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Things to do- There are many local markets in the surrounding zones. On top of that, you can also go camping at Indian Military Services or pay a visit to All India Radio and Doordarshan stations. Apart from that, there are many depots in the residence.

Entry Fee- Free

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8. George Everest’s House

This house, as the name suggests is known to be owned by Sir Everest in Mussoorie and he spent 11 years living here while using it as a laboratory and observatory. The house is said to be built in 1832 and located in Park Estate which lies around 6 kilometres on the west of Gandhi Chowk in Mussoorie. The house is also widely known as Park House among tourists and a famous place to see in Mussoorie.