Places to Visit in Mussoorie

Top attractions and must-see spots in Mussoorie

  • Must Visit

    Gun Hill

    The second highest peak in Mussoorie at 2,024 metres, accessible by cable car from Mall Road, offering panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalayan peaks including Bandarpunch, Srikantha, and the Gangotri group.

  • Must Visit

    Kempty Falls

    Mussoorie's most visited waterfall, cascading 40 feet from 4,500 feet above sea level and splitting into five streams - discovered by British officers around 1835 and popular for swimming, picnics, and ropeway rides.

  • Must Visit

    Lal Tibba

    The highest peak in Mussoorie at 2,275 metres, named "Red Hill" for its vivid sunrise and sunset hues, offering the most expansive Himalayan views including Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, and Badrinath through observatory telescopes.

  • Benog Wildlife Sanctuary

    A compact 239-hectare wildlife sanctuary 11 km from Mussoorie on the Benog Hill ridge, part of Rajaji National Park, known for rare Himalayan birds including the Cheer Pheasant and Western Tragopan, leopards, and red foxes.

  • Camel's Back Road

    A peaceful 3 km walking stretch between Kulri Bazaar and Library Chowk named after a rock formation resembling a camel's hump, popular for morning and evening strolls with views of the Doon Valley and Himalayan ranges.

  • Company Garden

    A well-maintained municipal garden in the heart of Mussoorie featuring colourful flower beds, fountains, a small lake with paddle boats, and a children's amusement area - one of the town's most popular family spots.

  • George Everest's House

    The ruined hilltop estate of Sir George Everest - the British surveyor after whom Mt. Everest is named - perched 6 km from Gandhi Chowk with dramatic views of the Doon Valley and Aglar River valley on one side and the Himalayan ranges on the other.

  • Jwala Devi Temple

    An ancient hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Durga (Jwala Devi) atop Benog Hill at 2,240 metres, 9 km from Mussoorie, offering views of the Shivalik range, Yamuna River, and Doon Valley after a 2 km forest trek.

  • Mall Road

    Mussoorie's iconic pedestrian shopping street, lined with cafes, woollens, and souvenir shops.

  • Shedup Choephelling Temple

    India's first Tibetan Buddhist temple, consecrated by the Dalai Lama in Happy Valley, Mussoorie - featuring prayer wheels, murals, Buddha idols, and a meditation hall with panoramic views of the Benog Hill circuit.

  • Tibetan Market

    A compact market on Camel's Back Road known for woollen clothing at reasonable, negotiable prices.

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