1971 meters above sea level, the Queen of Hills in the north India, Mussoorie, is very popular as a hill station. Major Heresay founded Mussoorie in 1811. The first guest house here was built by Captain Young in 1826. After that within the next 10 years, almost 100 guest houses sprang up.

Today, Mussoorie is equipped with all the facilities available in cities. It is close to Delhi. It takes just an overnight journey to get here from Delhi. Mussoorie is full of greenery, bazaars, and beautiful gardens.

Tourist sites:

Gun Hill: This is the highest point in Mussoorie. Here you will find a cannon from which you get the name of Gunhill. One can arrive here after a 1km walk or by using the ropeway. 

Lal Tibba: This is a very high peak and is part of old Mussoorie. Through a big binocular placed here one can view the various peaks of the Himalayas.

Kempty Fall: John Mckenon founded this place in 1835. At a height of 40 feet is the waterfall. Mussoorie is 13 kms from Kempty Fall. A lot of people bathe in this fall. To bathe here, one has to climb up to Talhati. Buses and taxis are available from Mussoorie. The up and down fare is charged in advance.

Lake Mist: 7 kms from Mussoorie, this lake is en-route to Kempty Falls. Entry to this place is charged. One can stay overnight too. There is a beautiful hotel built with logs where one can eat. A swimming pool and boating facilities are available. Accommodation is available in the form of holiday huts. If one wants to get away from the crowds in Mussoorie in summer, one can stay here provided prior reservations are made. The beauty of this place is incomparable.

Company Garden:
A beautiful garden with a small lake for boating. It is 4 kms by road and 2 kms by walk via the Beverly Convent Road. A park with all facilities for children and a Tibetan Bazaar are close by.

Cloud End:
This is a beautiful building. When  one views it from a distance it looks like you have reached the end of the clouds. A British Major built it in 1838. Later it was converted into a hotel. This hotel is surrounded  by a thick forest.

Mussoorie lake: 7 kms from Mussoorie on the Dehra Dun Road is this  man-made lake was formed by stopping a mountain stream. An entrance fees charged here  and one can go boating. Many films have been shot here.

Camel's Back Road: This road starts near Kulri Bazaar and ends at Library Bazaar. This road is 3 kms long and its main attraction is horse riding and strolling.

Tibetan Temple: 4 kms from the Library Point is this Tibetan temple which preaches Buddhism.

Jhadipani Falls: 8.5 kms from Mussoorie one can arrive here by bus or car. Then walk another 1.5 kms. This is a lovely picnic spot.

Ven Chetna Spot: 2 kms from Mussoorie,  this is beautiful picnic spot. Turned into a park,  it is surrounded by pine trees and small bushes.

Temple of Snake God: 6 kms away from Mussoorie,  this ancient temple, from where Doon Valley and Mussoorie are visible.

Nag Tibba: 55 kms from Mussoorie,  this is a  trekking spot. It is surrounded by forests but there is no place to stay here.

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Travel Plans :

Air: The closest airport is the Jolly Grant but it does not have regular flights.

Rail: The closest railway station is Dehra Dun which is 36 kms from Mussoorie. Dehra Dun is connected by rail to all the metropolitan cities. From Dehra Dun to Mussoorie one can go by bus or taxis.

Road: Tourism Departments of various states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi etc. operate tourist buses  to Mussoorie.

Tourist Season :The best time is mid April to mid June and mid September to mid November.

Shopping: Woodwork items.