{"id":6145,"date":"2021-11-23T11:55:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T11:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/?p=6145"},"modified":"2025-03-26T10:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:46:15","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-mussoorie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-mussoorie\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Top Attractions in Mussoorie to Hear the Poignant Tales of Garhwal Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The school-boy-haired writer &#8211; Ruskin Bond treasured his serenity in the mountains of Mussoorie for many decades. There must be a strong reason behind the Ruskin Bond fascination with Queen of Hills. Dare we say<strong> places to visit in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/mussoorie.html\">Mussoorie<\/a><\/strong> like Main Square of Mall Road, Landour have separate hype amongst tourists because visitors don\u2019t have to contend with crowds. Plus, the chances to spot Ruskin Bond wandering in the town shoot up high.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Queen of Hills is A Crowd Puller Since Nearly 200 Years Back<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Evidently, Mussoorie is an added charm in Utarkhand\u2019s beauty. Encircled by Doon Valley from the south and the snow-capped Himalayas from the northeast, this hill station in the Himalayan foothills is the pride of the Shivalik Range. Moreover, its proximity to the capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun, and Delhi makes Mussoorie one of the best hill stations in India. So, if you are making your maiden visit to Mussoorie, buckle up th<strong>e tourist attractions to visit in Mussoorie.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"slider-contr\"><div class=\"flex-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/3-nights-4-days-mussoorie-honeymoon-tour-from-delhi.html\" class=\"container-box\"><img src=\"https:\/\/toim.b-cdn.net\/pictures\/tourintro\/3-nights-4-days-mussoorie-honeymoon-tour-from-delhi-1407.jpeg\" alt=\"Romance in Mussoorie\">Romance in Mussoorie<br><span>4 Nights \/ 5 days<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/3-nights-4-days-mussoorie-dhanaulti-tour-package.html\" class=\"container-box\"><img src=\"https:\/\/toim.b-cdn.net\/pictures\/tourintro\/3-nights-4-days-mussoorie-dhanaulti-tour-package-1387.jpeg\" alt=\"Mussoorie with Dhanaulti\">Mussoorie with Dhanaulti<br><span>4 Nights \/ 5 days<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/short-escape-to-mussoorie.html\" class=\"container-box\"><img src=\"https:\/\/toim.b-cdn.net\/pictures\/tourintro\/short-escape-to-mussoorie-1164.jpeg\" alt=\"Mussoorie Tour Ex Delhi\">Mussoorie Tour Ex Delhi<br><span>4 Nights \/ 5 days<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Special About Tourist Attractions in Mussoorie?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the brighter side, travel writers rush to the unexplored attractions in Mussoorie to unfurl Ruskin Bond\u2019s fascination with those hidden spots. Whether you are a writer or not, Mussoorie beacons poignant tales of Garhwal Hills. Thus, <strong>tourist attractions in Mussoorie<\/strong> are crowd pullers &#8211; mainly for the tourists from Delhi.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span id=\"toc\">11 Best Places to Visit in Mussoorie That Personifies its Stupendous Queen of Hill Title<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You will be in for an extra treat if you make your maiden visit to the Mussoriee after reading our list of the 11<strong>\u00a0best tourist places in Mussoorie<\/strong>. Thank us, later! Now scroll on!!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#kempty-falls\" data-abc=\"true\">Kempty Falls &#8211; Nature Fall that Looks Like Artificial Fall <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#soham-heritage-art-centre\" data-abc=\"true\">Soham Heritage Art Centre &#8211; Where Ancient Himalayan Culture Oozes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#lal-tibba\" data-abc=\"true\">Lal Tibba &#8211; Crowned as the Highest Peak of Mussoorie<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#mall-road\" data-abc=\"true\">Mall Road &#8211; The Pride of Mussoorie<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#company-garden\" data-abc=\"true\">Company Garden &#8211; Influx Your Lungs with Immerse Greenery<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#mossy-falls\" data-abc=\"true\">Mossy Falls &#8211; Tryst With Mother Nature<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#gun-hill-point\" data-abc=\"true\">Gun Hill Point &#8211; Enjoy the Whimsical Beauty of the Second\u2019s Highest Mussoorie Hill<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#clouds-end\" data-abc=\"true\">Cloud\u2019s End &#8211; Where Cotton Candy Clouds Hug the Hills<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#sir-george-everests-house\" data-abc=\"true\">Sir George Everest\u2019s House<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#mussoorie-lake\" data-abc=\"true\">Mussoorie Lake &#8211; Beautified With Man-Made Approach <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jwala-devi-temple\" data-abc=\"true\"><strong>Jwala Devi Temple &#8211; An Amazing DIY Temple Trek<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"kempty-falls\"><strong>1. Kempty Falls &#8211; Nature Fall that Looks Like Artificial Fall<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Kempty Falls is one of the eye-catching and photogenic <strong>places in Mussoorie.<\/strong> Almost every itinerary has Kempty Falls under it. Kempty Fall is a good place if you want to gush yourself with joy in Mussoorie in summer from March to June.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kempty-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Kempty Falls\" width=\"750\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kempty-falls.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kempty-falls-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The average elevation of these falls is 4,500 ft (approx.), and you get a sweeping view of the encircled mountains. If you plan your Kempty Fall trip carefully, you can beat the crowd for boating, angling, and swimming in the falls where water is below your knees.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 8 AM &#8211; 5 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kempty Fall Entry Fee:<\/strong> Free for all<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Charges (approx.):<\/strong> \u20b9 50 for locker, \u20b9 40 for parking fees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mall Road:<\/strong> 12.2 kilometers\/45 minutes (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"slider-contr\"><div class=\"flex-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/short-escape-to-mussoorie.html\" class=\"container-box\"><img src=\"https:\/\/toim.b-cdn.net\/pictures\/tourintro\/short-escape-to-mussoorie-1164.jpeg\" alt=\"Mussoorie Tour package for 4 days\">Mussoorie Short Escape<br><span>3 Nights \/ 4 days<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/har-ki-dun-trek.html\" class=\"container-box\"><img src=\"https:\/\/toim.b-cdn.net\/pictures\/tourintro\/har-ki-dun-trek-1063.jpeg\" alt=\"Har Ki Dun Trek\">Har Ki Dun Trek<br><span>12 Nights \/ 13 days<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/uttarakhand-honeymoon-package.html\" class=\"container-box\"><img src=\"https:\/\/toim.b-cdn.net\/pictures\/tourintro\/uttarakhand-honeymoon-tour-827.jpeg\" alt=\"Uttarakhand Honeymoon Package\">Uttarakhand Honeymoon Package<br><span>6 Nights \/ 7 days<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"soham-heritage-art-centre\"><strong>2. Soham Heritage Art Centre &#8211; Where Ancient Himalayan Culture Oozes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Get a sneak-peek into Himalayan culture through paintings, sculptures, arts, murals at Soham Heritage Art Centre. It is a private museum and is not on the touristy radar. Hence, you must visit Soham Heritage Art Centre on summer day sightseeing. Being an enclosed attraction braced by a small, lush garden setting, Soham Heritage Art Centre is one of the top <strong>tourist places to see in Mussoorie in summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6148 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/soham-heritage-art-centre.jpg\" alt=\"Soham Heritage Art Centre\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/soham-heritage-art-centre.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/soham-heritage-art-centre-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Art lovers will love to explore the painting section, where painting themes vary from spiritual to cultural to modern art, including the Mural of 7 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. One of the museum\u2019s sections features Himalayan culture before post-independence. While the third section has old native Himalayan people&#8217;s souvenirs for display. Adjacent to this section is souvenir shop Himalayan herbal products and Himalayan stones.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> 100 INR (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 10 AM &#8211; 2 AM, 3 PM &#8211; 5 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening Days:<\/strong> Except Thursday and Friday along with public holidays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mall Road:<\/strong> Stone throw distance, 2 km\/10 minutes (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lal-ibba\"><strong>3. Lal Tibba &#8211; Crowned as the Highest Peak of Mussoorie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Put the protein bar in your front pocket and embark on a hike to Lal Tibba. Snuggled at an elevation of 2,275 m (7,464 ft),<strong> Lal Tibba is one of the best tourist attractions to visit in Mussoorie for youngsters.<\/strong> There are 2 famous slots to pick to get impeccable sunset and sunrise views. As a result, Visit Lal Tibba during dusk hours to see the bald patch of the peak getting a red brush glow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6149 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lal-Tibba.jpg\" alt=\"Lal Tibba\" width=\"750\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lal-Tibba.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lal-Tibba-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, take advantage of the Japanese installed telescope at the summit to watch the two sacred peaks (Kedarnath and Badrinath). At the top, two restaurants are located that serve mountainous food to the visitors. It goes without saying that Lal Tibba is one of the best places to visit in Mussoorie for photography lovers and trekkers. You can reach the trek via foot or private vehicle because no public transportation is available. Moreover, it is no brainer that Lal Tibba in winters experiences snowfall from December to January.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Round-Up Trip Hike:<\/strong> 10 kilometers (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 8 AM &#8211; 6 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mall Road:<\/strong> 7.5 kilometers\/30 minutes (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mall-road\"><strong>4. Mall Road &#8211; The Pride of Mussoorie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mall Road is a famous promenade in the Queen of the Hills, and like every other hill station, this is the place to enjoy a shopping spree. So if you are looking for<strong> romantic places to see in Mussoorie in December<\/strong> for a honeymoon, Mall Road is a place to go! It\u2019s a shopping place where restaurants, souvenir stores are dotted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6150 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mall-road-mussoorie.jpg\" alt=\"Mall Road in mussoorie\" width=\"750\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mall-road-mussoorie.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mall-road-mussoorie-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mall-road-mussoorie-230x160.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In winter, particularly from December to January, Mall Road is one of the best places to see snowfall in Mussoorie. In fact, it also bills itself as one of the nightspots in Mussoorie to take a romantic stroll. Even more, kids will also love their gaming experience at the video game parlors at Mall Road shops.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 9 PM (Although the Mall Road remains open (24*7)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"company-garden\"><strong>5. Company Garden &#8211; Influx Your Lungs with Immerse Greenery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Inhale the lush greenery adorned in the Company Garden aka Municipal Garden irrespective of the season. This place to visit in Mussoorie has distinct charisma in summer, monsoon, winter. Hence, shutterbugs enthusiasts get ample photography opportunities for family tourers and couples.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6151 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Company-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Company Garden\" width=\"750\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Company-Garden.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Company-Garden-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The backdrops of the flowering bushes, fountains, artificial waterfall, artificial lake where pedal boating is done are the highlights of Company Garden. East India company has commissioned this tourist spot in Mussoorie. Now there is a food court to munch at, a wax museum to visit for children.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 5 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ideal Duration:<\/strong> 1 hour (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mall Road:<\/strong> 8.3 kilometers\/35 minutes (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mossy-falls\"><strong>6. Mossy Falls &#8211; Tryst With Mother Nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Surround yourself with nature, water, and mountains at Mossy Falls. This is a relatively lesser explored waterfall in Mussoorie, and that is its USP over the Kempty Falls. Due to its lush green surroundings, the chirping of birds is best enjoyed. Mossy Falls is a peaceful location for a tryst with mother nature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6152 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mossy-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Mossy Falls\" width=\"750\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mossy-Falls.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mossy-Falls-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mossy-Falls-230x160.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a Shiv Mandir in front of the falls, perfect for awakening your spiritual solace. However, one must have good cardio and endurance to reach Mossy Falls because walking is required. The driving option is not suitable because the roads are steeper for a typical driver.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total Time Taken to Hike Up and Down:<\/strong> 2.5 hours (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> Except monsoon (July to August)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 9 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mall Road:<\/strong> 4.3 kilometers\/21 minutes (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/camping-in-mussoorie.html\">Camping in Mussoorie<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gun-hill-point\"><strong>7. Gun Hill Point &#8211; Enjoy the Whimsical Beauty of the Second\u2019s Highest Mussoorie Hill<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Famed as the second-highest point in Mussoorie (2,024 m) after Lal Tibba, Gun Hill Point counts as the <strong>best place to visit in Mussoorie<\/strong> to witness the snow-wrapped Himalayas. The whole hill itself is a scenic picnic point for family tourists. If you have kids with you, reach Gun Hill close to Mall Road via a short walk or arrive there via a ropeway from Jhula Ghar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gun-hill-point.jpg\" alt=\"Gun Hill Point\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gun-hill-point.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gun-hill-point-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Such staggering elevation of Gun Hill provides panoramic views of the Doon Valley and snow-capped Himalayas. There are stalls set up at the hill&#8217;s summit, plus souvenir shops are positioned to buy pahadi items.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gun Hill Trek Starting Point:<\/strong> Mall Road (Near Police Station)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gun Hill Trek Time:<\/strong> 30-45 minutes (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mall Road:<\/strong> 350 m (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ropeway Starting Point:<\/strong> Jhula Ghar, 5.1 km from Mall Road<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gun Hill Ropeway Mussoorie Fare:<\/strong> \u20b9 100 (approx.) for roundup trip<\/li>\n<li><strong>How Long Cable Car Takes to Reach Gun Hill:<\/strong> Less than 5 minutes (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gun Hill Ropeway Mussoorie Timings:<\/strong> 10 AM &#8211; 6 PM (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"clouds-end\"><strong>8. Cloud\u2019s End &#8211; Where Cotton Candy Clouds Hug the Hills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As the name sounds, Cloud\u2019s End is the ending point of the Mussoorie town. The whole place is wrapped with thick oak and pine forests. As a result, Cloud\u2019s End is one of the <strong>beautiful places in Mussoorie<\/strong> to watch clouds engulfing the Queen of Hills. Nearby to it is Mussoorie Library which is another hot spot for tourists.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6154 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clouds-End.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud\u2019s End\" width=\"750\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clouds-End.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clouds-End-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another highlight of Cloud\u2019s End is the British Heritage Building, which is the British era&#8217;s testimony. However, the place is a private estate and owned by a family. Thus, visitors need to pay a minimal fee to watch the sunrise and sunset from Cloud\u2019s End. Tickets are available at the entry place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> \u20b9 50 (approx.) per person<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 5 AM to 6 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ideal Duration:<\/strong> 1-2 hours (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Reach:<\/strong> It\u2019s a motorable road<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance from Mall Road:<\/strong> 12 km (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sir-george-everests-house\"><strong>9. Sir George Everest\u2019s House &#8211; The Erstwhile House of Surveyor General of India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The easy ascend and the views from the top make Sir George Everest\u2019s House one of the top attractions in Mussoorie for youngsters. Sir George Everest\u2019s House is a historical landmark dating back to the 18th century. It is a house and laboratory of the erstwhile Surveyor General of India who helped Britishers calculate Mt Everest&#8217;s height.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6344 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sir-George-Everests-House.jpg\" alt=\"Sir George Everest\u2019s House\" width=\"750\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sir-George-Everests-House.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sir-George-Everests-House-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a result, the peak was named after him. In the earlier times, Sir George Everest\u2019s House was used as an observatory to have impeccable views of the snow-shrouded Himalayas and the dazzling Doon Valley. A mountain trail near Mussoorie connects the hike.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time Taken to Hike:<\/strong> 2.5 hours (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trek Distance:<\/strong> 3 km (approx.) uphill trek<\/li>\n<li><strong>Base Point of Trek:<\/strong> Everest House<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 10 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ideal Duration:<\/strong> 2-3 hours (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mussoorie-lake\"><strong>10. Mussoorie Lake &#8211; Beautified With Man-Made Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tourists in Mussoorie must be thankful to the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority for creating this artificial lake. Located on the Dehradun Mussoorie Road, Mussoorie Lake is created from natural waterfalls. Therefore, there are ample kids-friendly activities to do at the lake without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6345 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mussoorie-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Mussoorie Lake\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mussoorie-Lake.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mussoorie-Lake-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The whole deck of eateries is encircled at the lake. Plus, the road that leads to Mussoorie Lake is bound to give you pictorial moments because of the lush green factor. Mussoorie Lake is one of the best places to visit in Mussoorie in July, August, and even September.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 8 AM &#8211; 6 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activities at Mussoorie Lake:<\/strong> Paragliding near the hill, zip lining, zorbing ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activities Charge (approx.):<\/strong> \u20b9 30 for boating, \u20b9 100 for zorbing ball, \u20b9 350 for ziplining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jwala-devi-temple\"><strong>11. Jwala Devi Temple &#8211; An Amazing DIY Temple Trek<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not the least, it would be a sin if you visit the Devbhoomi and return home without seeking blessings from the Goddess Durga. So head to the Jwala Devi Temple on an easy trek to manifest divinity in your routine. Located at the summit of the Binoj Hill on elevation 2,104 m (approx.), Jwala Devi Temple requires an easy hike to reach.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the DIY temple treks in Mussoorie. The temple\u2019s inner sanctum has stone idols of the goddess. The trail to Jwala Devi Temple passes through Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary. As a result, forest check posts for the entry charges. At the summit, surround yourself with lush greenery and the Yamuna River Valley.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temple Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 5 AM &#8211; 12 PM and 4 PM &#8211; 8 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where Trek Starts:<\/strong> Cloud\u2019s End (2 km) traverse through thick green vegetation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trek Distance:<\/strong> 2 km (approx.) uphill trek<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Taken to Reach:<\/strong> Less than 1 hour (approx.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable For:<\/strong> Kids above 10 years (approx.) as well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#toc\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, folks, Devbhoomi urges you to travel to Mussoorie\u2019s top tourist attractions. When you are heading to Queen of Hills? Need help in planning? Look no further than Mussoorie tour packages at Tourism of India and take your pick. Of course, the package customization option will bewitch your mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell Me \u201cOMG\u201d Facts About Mussoorie Tourism That No One Talks About<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mussoorie Was Earlier Called Mansuri With Strong Reasoning Behind It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mussoorie was conquered in 1803 by the Gorkhas under the supremacy of Umer Singh Thapa, who commanded the Gorkhali Army. Afterward, \u201cMussoorie\u201d was coined.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mussoorie Has A Legacy of Nurturing Lucid Writers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mussoorie and Ruskin Bond have been synonymous since 1963-1964 when he settled there with his adopted family. Unfortunately, the best of Mussoorie Tourism is less available on the internet and abundantly described in Ruskin Bond\u2019s novels encircling the beauty of the Doon Valley, Mussoorie, and the valley encircling the town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Can Spot Ruskin Bond in Mussoorie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Doon Valley, Mussoorie, and Landour are the attractions where Ruskin Bond has spent most of the years. He still lives in Landour and comes down to the Mall Road every Saturday at Cambridge Book Depot. If you are lucky, you might get a signature autographed book or novel from Ruskin Bond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mussorie Emerged on Touristy Radar at the Beginning of the 19th Century<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the initial phase of the 19th century, Mussoorie became a socially active summer resort town for polo, and horse riding under British supremacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick Overview of Mussoorie Geography in December<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The temperature of Mussoorie in December:<\/strong> -1\u00b0C to 14\u00b0C (approx.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Way to Reach Mussoorie During December:<\/strong> Four Wheeler because it is bone-chilling cold<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearest Airport to Mussoorie (Domestic):<\/strong> 60 kilometers (approx.), Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearest Airport to Mussoorie (International):<\/strong> Indira Gandhi International Airport, 300 km (approx.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearest Railway Station around Mussoorie:<\/strong> Dehradun Junction Railway Station: 35 kilometers (approx.)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/best-uttarakhand-honeymoon-places\/\">Honeymoon places in Uttarakhand<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":6153,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6145"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6145"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6145\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7767,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6145\/revisions\/7767"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}