Many tourist places in our country are famous all over the world, among which Mussoorie located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state is also one. Mussoorie is famous as the Queen of Hills, it is a very popular destination among people who have experience of climbing mountains as well as first-time tourists. The clouds hitting the heights of the Himalayas in Mussoorie, the sweet melody of the beautiful branches of the trees and the captivating music of the birds make every tourist crazy. If you live in Delhi-NCR, then Mussoorie is the best place to spend holidays at a hill station. Today we are going to give you information about the major sightseeing places of Mussoorie. Let's know about them...

Mussoorie Lake
Mussoorie Lake or Mussoorie Lake is one of the most beautiful places in the city and this artificially created lake has become a very popular tourist destination in recent times. The responsibility of maintaining the lake lies with the City Board and Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority. The natural scenery around this lake captivates the mind of the viewers and one feels relaxed in the lap of nature. Apart from boating in the lake, you can also enjoy water zorbing and ziplining.

Gunhill
Gunhill is located at an altitude of 2024 meters from the seashore. Gunhill is the second-highest peak of Mussoorie. A glimpse of the sun is seen from Gunhill. The snow-covered trees look very pleasing when seen from here. The popular description of Gunhill can be known from the history of Gunhill. Let us tell you that in ancient times when there were no clocks, guns were fired on the Gunhill peak. Due to this, the residents here got the knowledge of time. Since then this peak was named Gunhill. The views of Gunhill look very thrilling when seen through binoculars. Tourists can taste delicious street food here.

Tibetan Buddhist Temple

Located at a distance of about 3 km from the Library Bus Stand, Happy Valley is a large Tibetan settlement in Mussoorie. It is also famous for housing the IAS Academy, Tibetan temples, and Municipal Gardens. Happy Valley starts from the west side of Library Point and leads to Clouds End. Happy Valley, also known as Mini-Tibet, is home to about 5000 Tibetan refugees. It is one of the top sightseeing places in Mussoorie. The meditation hall of the temple is carved with beautiful paintings on the walls, panels, and ceiling. The temple offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Benog Hill Circuit.

Lal Tibba

Located in the Landour area, this place is the highest point in Mussoorie, which is about 5 km from the Mussoorie Library Bus Stand. Lal Tibba means Rate Hill. It was also known as Depot Hill due to the presence of a depot there. It offers a very beautiful view at sunrise and sunset. The place is located at an altitude of 2275 meters. It also has a camp for Indian military services, Doordarshan towers, and All India Radio.

Company Garden
Company Garden is also known as “Nirspal Garden”, which is the oldest garden in Mussoorie city. This garden has many small flowers, greenery all around, boating, many adventure activities for children, a haunted house, a wax museum, a 3D cinema, and an artificial waterfall, after going in which you will not feel like coming out. Also, restaurants and shopping facilities are available in this garden. Due to so many achievements in the Company Garden, this garden is also a famous picnic spot in Mussoorie city.

Jharipani Falls
Jharipani Falls is located about 6 km from Mussoorie city. This waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mussoorie. It is a small waterfall but a very attractive and calm waterfall. During monsoon, the waterfall is very attractive and flows in full swing. The beautiful natural scenery around the waterfall makes it one of the popular tourist places in Mussoorie. It is also a great place for a picnic.

Kempty Falls
Kempty Falls is located between the route of Dehradun and Mussoorie, which is one of the most famous tourist places and great picnic spots of Mussoorie. Kempty Falls is at an altitude of about 4,500 feet above sea level, surrounded by high and steep hills on all sides. There is a pond at the bottom of this waterfall which is a perfect place for swimming as well as bathing. The word Kempty is derived from the words 'camp' and 'tea', which means that big tea parties were organized here in the evening and that is why the locals started calling this place Kempty.

Mall Road
Located at a distance of 3 km from the Library Bus Stand, Mall Road is the main shopping area in the heart of Mussoorie. Mall Road connects two major markets, Kulri and Library. Mall Road was built by the British residents and here you can see benches and lampposts along the streets. Along the mall, there are tourist offices, and many shops selling Tibetan trinkets and wooden artifacts.

Jwala Devi Temple
Jwala Devi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. This temple is situated at an altitude of about 2104 meters. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, this temple is situated on Benog Hill and is one of the best places to visit in Mussoorie. It is considered one of the most attractive and important places to visit. Devotees from all over the world come to this temple to see Goddess Durga and seek her blessings. It has been believed for centuries that the wishes of all the people who come here are fulfilled. This is a great place for nature lovers because the lush green forest and peaceful surroundings around the temples make it a major tourist destination.

Dalai Hills

Dalai Hills is one of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand, located near Happy Valley in Mussoorie. The Garhwal mountain range is visible from Dalai Hills and this place is known for Tibetan prayer flags and statues of Lord Buddha. There is also a Buddhist temple here. This is a very calm and very beautiful place, which is a great place to see the spectacular view of the setting sun, picnic with family, camp, and taking pictures. Food and drinks are available here at the nearby food stalls.

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