Many tourist places in our country are famous all over the world, in which Mussoorie located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state is also one. Mussoorie, popularly known as the Queen of Hills, is a very popular destination among experienced mountain climbers as well as first-time tourists. In Mussoorie, the clouds hitting the heights of the Himalayas, the melodious tunes of the beautiful branches of the trees, and the enchanting music of the birds make every tourist crazy. If you live in Delhi-NCR, then Mussoorie is the best place for a hill station holiday. 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 maintenance of the lake is the responsibility of the City Board and the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority. The natural scenery around this lake fascinates the mind of those who see it and there is a feeling of peace in the lap of nature. Apart from boating in the lake, you can also enjoy water zorbing and ziplining.

Gunhill
Gunhill is situated at an altitude of 2024 meters above sea level. Gunhill is the second-highest peak in Mussoorie. Glimpses of the sun are visible from Gunhill. The snow-covered trees look very pleasing when seen from here. The popular description of Gunhill can be traced to the history of Gunhill. Tell that in ancient times, when there was no clock, at that time gun was fired on Gunhill Peak. Due to this, the residents of this place used to know the time. Since then the name of this peak became Gunhill. The views of Gunhill look very enthralling when seen through binoculars. Here tourists can taste delicious street food.

Tibetan Buddhist Temple
About 3 km from Library Bus Stand, Happy Valley is a large Tibetan settlement 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. 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 provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Benog Hill circuit.

Red dune
Located in the Landour area, this place is the highest point of Mussoorie, which is about 5 kilometers from the Mussoorie Library Bus Stand. Lal Tibba which means Rate Hill. It was also known as Depot Hill because of the presence of a depot there. There is a very beautiful view here at the time of sunrise and sunset. This place is situated at an altitude of 2275 meters. It also has a camp for Indian military services, towers of Doordarshan, and All India Radio.

Company Garden
Company Garden also known as "Nirspal Garden" is the oldest garden in the city of Mussoorie. This garden also has lots of small flowers, greenery all around, boating, many adventure activities for children, a haunted house, a wax museum, 3D cinema, and an artificial waterfall, after which you do not feel like coming out. Will do Along with this, restaurants and shopping facilities are also available in this garden. Because of so many achievements in Company Garden, this garden is also a famous picnic spot in the city of Mussoorie.

Jharipani Falls
Jharipani Falls is located at a distance of about 6 kilometers from Mussoorie city. This waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mussoorie. It is a small waterfall but a very attractive and serene waterfall. The waterfall is quite attractive and flows in full swing during the monsoons. The beautiful natural scenery around the waterfall makes it one of the popular tourist places in Mussoorie. Also, it is a great place for a picnic.

Kempty Falls
Kempty Falls is located midway between Dehradun and Mussoorie, one of the most famous tourist places and great picnic spots in 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 base of this waterfall which is perfect for swimming as well as bathing. The word Kempty is derived from the words 'camp' and 'tee' meaning tea, which means that large tea parties were held here in the evenings and hence the local people called the place Kempty.

Mall Road
Mall Road is the main shopping area in the heart of Mussoorie, at a distance of 3 km from the Library Bus Stand. The Mall Road connects the two major markets, the Kulri and the Library. Mall Road was built by the British settlers and here you can see benches and lampposts along the roads. Along the mall are tourist offices, and numerous 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 considered to be one of the most attractive and important places to visit in Mussoorie. While devotees from all over the world throng this temple to have the darshan of Goddess Durga and seek her blessings. For centuries it is believed that the wishes of all the people who come here are fulfilled. It is a wonderful place for nature lovers as the temples are surrounded by lush green forests and serene surroundings making it a prime tourist destination.

Dalai Hills
Dalai Hills is one of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand, located near Happy Valley in Mussoorie. The Garhwal ranges are visible from the Dalai Hills and this place is known for Tibetan prayer flags and statues of Lord Buddha. There is also a Buddhist temple here. It is very peaceful and beautiful. Here food and drink items are available at the nearby food stalls.

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