Popularly called the “queen of the hills“, this wonderful place is famous for its scenic beauty and towering snow clad mountains present awe-inspiring view. This small town of Mussoorie has an atmosphere that is reminiscent of a fairytale. The glittering view of the Doon Valley and the Shivalik range are simply spectacular. The climate at Mussoorie is pretty chilling in the winter. It is however pleasant in summer. The murmur of the cascading waterfalls is charming. The woods in the neighborhood offers a fine hiking trail. It also acts as a wonderful ecological reserve.

The history of Mussoorie dates back to 1827 when a young and adventurous military officer, Captain Young chanced upon this wonderful place. The place simply mesmerized him with its beauty and it was from then onwards that Mussoorie gained importance as a getaway resort. At Mussoorie you will get all the facility and amusement that you want. The place also acts as a base camp to many a challenging destinations like Yamunotri and Gangotri.

Attractions at Mussoorie

The place around Mussoorie is simply fascinating and there are many a wonderful destinations tourists head for, the moment they arrive here.

Kempty Fall : At an altitude of 1370 m from the sea level and almost 15 km away from Mussoorie, you will have the opportunity to see one of the finest waterfalls in India. From a great height water cascades down a hill and dives straight into a plunge pool. A narrow winding stair will lead you to the plunge pool and the view of the waterfall from the very bottom is breathtaking. There is dense vegetation in the area and you will surely love the rippling cascade.

Sir George Everest House : Sir George Everest was the first Surveyor General of India and it was after him that the highest mountain peak in the world was named. He lived at Park Estate and both the laboratory and the building still stand. The place offers a picturesque view of the Doon Valley. The snow bound Himalayan range and the beautiful Yamuna valley is just the perfect place for adventure sports like trekking and leisure tours like picnic.

Cloud End : This is beautiful place is a favorite among tourists and especially popular among honeymooners. The hotel that you will presently find started as a bungalow built by a British Major in the year 1838. The place is enveloped by dense deodar forest and has an extremely calm and peaceful atmosphere. Quite a variety of flora and fauna is found here.

Some other attractions of the area are the artificially created Mussoorie Lake where there are sports and leisure facilities like boating. You can also pay a visit to the Municipal Garden. It is extremely beautiful. Only 5 km from Kempty Falls you will find a great picnic spot called Lake Mist. Mussoorie is so beautiful that it seems tailor made to be fascinating.

Gun Hill : This is the second highest peak in Mussoorie. The hill offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan range like the Srikantha, Pitwara and Gangotri. The hill has a piece of history associated with it. During the colonial rule, the hill had a gun mounted on top of it. Everyday at mid-day, the gun was fired from atop the hill so that people could adjust their watches accordingly. It is at a distance of 400 m and can be accessed by a ropeway. You can also walk to the spot and it will take no more than only 20 minutes