Mussoorie, the popular hill station of Uttaranchal is known for its breathtaking natural beauty. There are couple of places in and around Mussoorie that are well worthy of a visit. India Holiday Packages provides you complete details on the tourist attractions & excursions of Mussoorie. So make sure to pay a visit to these fascinating places during your Mussoorie tours.
Gun Hill:-One of the major tourist attractions of Mussoorie is the Gun Hill. Poudly stands as the second highest peak in the town it is largely visited on Mussoorie tours. The hill is easily accessible by ropeway or you can even choose to walk up the hill that might take about half an hour or so. Walking is a good experience for the visitors as it provides them some breathtaking visuals of the entire Mussoorie valley from the top of the peak. The snow-clad Himalayan ranges, the serene River Gangotri and the landscaped Doon valley can be seen from here.
Lal Tibba:-Yet another famous place to visit Mussoorie is Lal Tibba. It is the highest point in the town situated in Landour and can be approached through an exciting horse ride up the hill. From the top of the peak, enjoy spectacular vistas of hills enveloped in snow and the lush green valley below.
Camel’s Back Point:- A perfect site for relaxation or picnics, the place is interestingly named due to the presence of a gigantic rock that gives the impression of a camel’s back! The road to Camel’s Back Point spans over 3 km starting from Rink in Kurli Bazaar to Library Bazaar. You can enjoy a ride on the horseback here or watch the breathtaking sunset in the evenings.
Municipal Garden:-It is a popular picnic spot for visitors and is among the major tourist attractions of Mussoorie. The place is accessible through a short 2 km walk through Waverly Convent Road in Mussoorie. There is a large landscaped garden that invites you to unwind in the lap of nature along with a serene lake where you can enjoy boating.
Excursions from Mussoorie
Kempty Falls:-Situated at a distance of 15 km from Mussoorrie, Kempty falls is one of the most famous excursions from Mussoorie that you simply can’t afford to miss. This spectacular waterfall boasts of being the biggest in town and gushes down from an altitude of nearly 4,500 ft. Do make it a point to visit the site to enjoy its beautiful surroundings or to take a cool plunge in the fall to feel rejuvenated.
Jharipani Falls and Bhatta Falls:-These waterfalls are also quite famous waterfalls near the Mussoorie located at a distance of 8 km from it. They serve as ideal picnic sites and also house ponds where you can bath and have loads of fun during excursion tours to Mussoorie.
Mussoorie Lake:-Yet another picnic spot located on Mussoorie-Dehradun road just 6 km from the Mussoorie is the Mussoorie Lake. It is a perfect place to stop en route to Mussoorie from Dehradun where you can relax for a while, enjoy pedal boating at the lake, shop and eat.
Other popular places to visit near Mussoorie, though a bit far off, but worth a visit are Naga Tibba (55 km), Dhanaulti (25 km) and Surkhanda Devi (35 km).
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