There are many places to visit in India but in summer people like to visit such places where the weather is cool. In such a situation, Mussoorie located in Uttarakhand can prove to be a good option for you. There are two reasons for this, one is it is nearby and secondly you will not have to spend a lot of money to visit here. Mussoorie is 35 km from Dehradun. It is situated in the foothills of the Himalayan ranges. Mussoorie is one of the famous hill stations of India. The best time to visit here is from March to November. So if you are also planning to visit Mussoorie in the summer, then we are going to tell you about some beautiful places to visit in and around Mussoorie.
Landor
Landour is located just less than 8 km from Mussoorie. When you reach Landor from Mussoorie, it seems that you have reached a different world. In Mussoorie, apart from tourists, you also see a lot of local people, whereas, in Landor, the local population is less than 4 thousand. In such a situation, if you want to spend a few days in a quiet place, then Landor is a very good option for you. Apart from its natural beauty, Landour is also famous for the famous writer Ruskin Bond who used to live in this serene and beautiful place. Those people are really lucky who meet him in the square. But you can feel Landor in his stories too. Many of the local people here have converted their homes into homestays and visitors can easily find these homestays on rent. Landor is a place that you can visit in any season.
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
Very few people know about Jabarkhet Nature Reserve. This place is also one of the unexplored places of Mussoorie. Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is 8 km from Mussoorie. Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is spread over 100 acres. If you want to get lost in nature away from the noise, then Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is the perfect place for you. If the weather is clear, you can also get to see snow-capped mountains from here. Here you will also find guides from whom you can learn many things about nature. Here you will also get to see different types of animals and birds easily.
Sainji Village
This village situated at some distance from Mussoorie is known as Crown Village. This village is located in Tehri Garhwal of Uttarakhand. The specialty of this village is that every house here is decorated with maize. Maize is cultivated in this village and maize is the main diet here. Every house in Sanji village is decorated in a very colorful way which attracts tourists. So if you want to live a quiet and simple village life for a few days away from the city, then definitely visit this village.
Mossy falls
If you are a nature lover, then the beauty of this waterfall situated amid dense forests will fascinate your mind too. The beautiful view here and the peace around it are enough to make you crazy about this place. This waterfall is just 7 km from Mussoorie on the Bala Hisar road. You can stay at this waterfall only from 6 in the morning till 6 in the evening. You do not need to pay any fee to go here.
Nag Tibba Trek
If you want to do some challenging work then Nag Tibba Trek can be a good option for you. This is one of the toughest treks in Mussoorie. Trek here only under the supervision of a specialist. It takes 2 days to complete this trek. The view you see after reaching here will take away your tiredness.
Kuldi Bazar
If you want to buy some things related to Uttarakhand tradition, then you can visit Kuldi market. There is not much crowd in this market. Apart from handicrafts, you can also buy different types of footwear here. Apart from this, you can also buy jewelry and Tibetan things from here.
Jwala Devi Temple
Jwala Devi Temple is a very old temple located in Mussoorie. This temple is located in Binog Hill, Mussoorie. You have to trek for 2 hours to reach this temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. While visiting the temple, the surrounding greenery and beautiful scenery will fascinate you.
Mussoorie Mall Road
The Mall is situated in the heart of Mall Road Mussoorie. Here on both sides of mall road, you will see people selling a variety of things. It is very nice to walk on this mall road in the evening. You will also find a lot of budget hotels around Mall Road.
