Talking about the most famous and romantic hill station of Uttarakhand, the name of Mussoorie comes which is situated in the lap of Uttarakhand. Mussoorie is also known as the 'Queen of Hills'. Mussoorie is known for its valleys and natural beauty where you can spend time with peace and relaxation. Here you can fully enjoy hanging out with your family or friends. Generally, a crowd of tourists is seen here during the summer season. Today, in this episode, we are going to give you information about the places to visit in Mussoorie, without which the trip here is incomplete. Let's know about them...
Road freight
If you go to visit Mussoorie and do not go to Mall Road, then your journey will remain incomplete. Here, when you are going to return from Mussoorie, you can go to Mall Road to enjoy street food in the evening 1 day before that. Along with shopping, this market is famous for winter designer clothes, where every variety of Pahadi dresses, Pahadi Kurtis, and mostly cold clothes are available here, along with this, standing on Mall Road, you can admire the city of Dehradun. Surrounded by greenery and mountains on all sides, this area makes the mind feel very relaxed, you must include this place in your list of places to visit in Mussoorie.
Tibetan Buddhist Temple
It is one of the top sightseeing places in Mussoorie. It is also famous for housing the IAS Academy, Tibetan temples, and city gardens. Happy Valley begins on the west side of Library Point and heads to Clouds End. Happy Valley, also known as Mini-Tibet, is home to around 5000 Tibetan refugees. The meditation hall of the temple is carved with beautiful paintings on the walls, panels, and ceiling. The temple provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Benog Hill circuit.
Happy Valley
Since Mussoorie is predominantly inhabited by Tibetans, Happy Valley is the place where Tibetans first came to India. 1959 When the spiritual leader, Guru Dalai Lama went to live in Dharamsala, some Tibetans fled Lhasa and came here to Mussoorie. The place is decorated very beautifully. There are different types of stalls from coffee houses to food stalls.
Gun Hill Ropeway
Gunhill is the second-highest peak here. Tourists visiting Mussoorie must visit here. From here one can see the snow-clad hills and the glimpse of the sun, which wins everyone's heart. It is said that in ancient times, due to the absence of a clock, people were told the time by blowing a gull from this peak, due to which it got its name Gunhill.
Kempty Falls
Kempty Falls, situated between the Dehradun and Mussoorie roads, is a beautiful cascade of water that falls from a height of 40 feet onto the ground. Surrounded by mountains and rocks, Kempty Falls is situated at an altitude of about 4500 feet above sea level. This place was built by John Mackinnon as a picnic spot. Kempty Falls is very famous among tourists as a picnic spot for travelers visiting Mussoorie. You can see the crowd at this waterfall almost throughout the year.
Camel's Back Road
It is one of the top tourist places to visit in Mussoorie City. The name of the road is derived from the rock which is shaped like the back of a camel. Camel's Back Road was constructed in 1845. This road has an ancient Hawa Ghar where people can sit and watch the beautiful peaks. This Hawa Ghar was earlier known as Scandal Point. Telescopes are available here for those wishing to have a closer look at the Himalayan peaks. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Chaukhamba, and Nanda Devi peaks are visible from here.
Cloud end
As its name is Cloud End, this place is famous, this place is famous for its clouds-covered mountains, just imagine how beautiful the view will be when you are above and the clouds are below you, here is such a wonderful sight. By coming here, tourists also fulfill their wishes when they are above the clouds and the clouds which look like mist are under the mountains. This is one of the most special places to visit in Mussoorie. The best view of nature, located at a short distance from George Everest, is a gift of nature that you go to see in Mussoorie.
Red dune
Lal Tibba is the highest point of Mussoorie located in the Landour region. It is situated at an altitude of 2275 meters. The place offers beautiful views of sunrise and sunset and is one of the best places to visit in Mussoorie. Lal Tibba (or Red Hill) was also known as Depot Hill due to the presence of a depot, a camp of the Indian Military Services, the towers of Doordarshan, and All India Radio. In 1967, a telescope was placed on a rock on the tower by the municipality to offer beautiful views of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Bandarpunch, and other Himalayan ranges.
