| Mussoorie, the 'Queen of Hills' in the state of | | | | from Mussoorie. Lush green mountains in the |
| Uttaranchal, boasts of its idyllic location amidst the | | | | backdrop of the falls add to the beauty of the place. |
| Garhwal Hills. This popular hill station in north India | | | | The view is best enjoyed during monsoon. |
| offers stimulating views of the valleys below and the | | | | Municipal Garden |
| snow-capped mountains. Like other hill resorts in India, | | | | For memorable evenings with family or friends, the |
| Mussoorie is far away from noisy traffic, pollution and | | | | municipal garden is an ideal place with an artificial mini |
| hustle-bustle of the metro cities. It emerged as a | | | | lake and boating facilities. |
| prominent tourist destination in the 1820s. | | | | Camel's Back Road |
| Tourist Attractions | | | | This 3 km long road, stretching from Kulri Bazar to |
| It is believed that Mussoorie name is derived from | | | | Library Bazaar, is a nice spot for long walks. Mostly |
| the Mansur shrub (Cororiana nepalensis), which is | | | | people visit the place to view the awesome sunset |
| found in abundance here. | | | | when crimson red color dissolves in the sky. It is |
| Lal Tibba | | | | called Camel's Back Road because it resembles a |
| Situated in the Landhour area (the oldest colony of | | | | camel's back on watching from Mussoorie Public |
| Mussoorie), Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie. | | | | School. |
| It is a wonderful spot for all the trekkers as it serves | | | | Jwalaji Temple |
| as the gateway to the Childer's Lodge. One can have | | | | Located about 9 km from the city center, this |
| marvellous views of the entire valley from here. | | | | temple is built over the Benog Hill. Also serving as a |
| Gun Hill | | | | wonderful viewpoint for the entire valley, the temple |
| This second highest peak of Mussoorie is the most | | | | is surrounded by dense greens. Last 2 km distance to |
| popular among all the tourists. The best activity to | | | | the temple is to be covered on foot, which is actually |
| enjoy here is the 400 meter long rope-way ride, | | | | a fun. This way, one can explore the divine natural |
| which offers a beautiful panoramic view of the | | | | beauty of the region as well. |
| Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Shrikanta, | | | | Shopping |
| Pithwara and Gangotri group. It is believed that prior | | | | Oakwood walking sticks, hand-knit cardigans, Tibetan |
| to India's independence, a gun was mounted on this | | | | Prayer wheels and vases are a few items that are |
| hill to be fired at mid-day to enable the people to | | | | the best buy in the Tibetan Street Market. Apart |
| adjust their watches. Therefore it was named Gun | | | | from that, other local shops at the Mall Road can be |
| Hill. | | | | seen loaded with good quality woodcarvings, brass |
| Kempty Falls | | | | statues, ceramic vases and precious stones. Pure |
| Located at an altitude of about 4500 feet, Kempty | | | | Ladakhi Shawls and antique Jamawar Shawls are |
| Fall is considered as the most beautiful one in the | | | | some other best buys in Mussoorie, but are quite |
| entire valley. It lies on the Yamunotri Road, 15 km | | | | costly as well. |