What To See In Mussoorie

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Mussoorie is an ideal holiday retreat nestled in the laps of the Himalayas and offering great views of the Siwalik range and Doon Valley. Known for its scenic beauty, this hill station is a little treasure house. Sightseeing opportunities are plenty in Ooty and when you go back, you have enough memories to last you a lifetime.

The Mall is the heart of Mussoorie. It is the identity and a part of the history of the hill station. The place always bustling with people and activity is the center of attraction and gives the tourist an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the real Mussoorie. A naturally formed feature in the shape of a camel's hump attributes a name to one of the most scenic and beautiful nature walks in Mussoorie. Known as Camel Back's Road, visitors can stroll down this stretch to enjoy some of the awesome sceneries of this hill station. Along the route in the mid way on the loop, there is a cemetery.

While in Mussoorie, a visit to the St. Mary's Church is a must. Located above the Mall Road, this is counted among one of the oldest Church nestled in the Himalayas.

Make it a point to visit Gun Hill during your holidays in Mussoorie. Housing cannons which were meant to defend Mussoorie against any foreign invasion, Gun Hill can be reached conveniently by taking the cable car from the Mall Road. The ride upwards is definitely an exciting one and gives a bird eyes view of Mussoorie.

See Nature's various colors at Company Garden. Boasting of a great collection of plants and flowers, this attracts the crowd in good numbers. Another beauty of Nature awaiting the tourists is the Kempty Falls. A lovely waterfall cascading down a great height is a well known picnic spot in Mussoorie. Another place of great tourist importance is the Happy Valley. Primarily a Tibetan settlement, this place has the honor of having the first Tibetan Temple built in India in the year 1960.

Other places of prime importance consist of Dhanaulti situated 24 kilometers away from Mussoorie and Lal Tibba.