Places to visit in Mussoorie

A fairytale town in the hills, Mussoorie never fails to recharge the senses as you enjoy long walks, quiet spaces and the quaint mountain life. The hill-station that India’s beloved author Ruskin Bond calls home, has been immortalised in his many stories. This selection of top places to visit in Mussoorie will help you explore its old-world, timeless charm.

Kempty Falls

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Developed in 1835 by the British as a nice little hideout to have evening tea, Kempty Falls have since graduated to becoming one of the most popular day trips from Mussoorie. The milky waterfall cascades from a height of 40 ft and falls into a pool of jade. If you are lucky enough to find yourself alone here, you can even enjoy a dip in the cool waters. The short drive takes you through beautiful green scenery, but don’t expect quiet solitude once you get there as the place is usually crowded, especially on weekends.

14 km from Mussoorie Bus Stand; you can hire a cab from your hotel or take a bus. Timing: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christ Church

No other place in Mussoorie perhaps gives the sense of its history like this church built in 1836, located near the Kasmanda Palace on the Mall Road. Not all tourists make time to explore this beautiful church on their itinerary but you shouldn’t make that mistake. With gorgeous stained glass and high ceilings, Christ Church is a fine example of Gothic architecture. A point of interest here is a deodar tree that was planted by Princess of Wales in 1906, who later became Queen Mary.

Camel Back Road

If you are longing for a walk, this three-kilometre stretch in the shadow of mountains will be ideal. Named after the shape of the trail, which looks like a camel’s back on the map, the walk starts at Library Point on the Mall Road and ends at Kulri Bazaar, where you can stop for a cup of tea. It gets pretty crowded in the evenings, so make sure you get up nice and early to enjoy picture-perfect views of the Doon valley without someone photo-bombing your mountain selfie!

Landour

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If you are looking for something more peaceful to do, Landour is your best bet in Mussoorie. Technically a separate hill-station, Landour is contiguous with Mussoorie, and is considered pretty much a part of it. With steep hilly roads, small shops selling sweets and snacks, children playing in small local schools, and grand old Raj-era architecture, this cantonment area is one of the prettiest, cleanest and quietest parts of Mussoorie. Is it a wonder then that Ruskin Bond has called it home for decades? You can see his house (just ask anyone) but don’t go knocking on the door! Enjoy sweeping views from the various lookout points as you walk around and enjoy a day of peace and beauty.

Soham Heritage & Art Centre

For something a little offbeat, visit this arts centre that showcases a wide range of Himalayan art and crafts, including paintings, sculptures, jewellery and murals. With exhibitions of old-style tools and traditional jewellery, to workshops on the art forms of the Himalayan region, this centre will make for a great stop for the culturally inclined. Browse the shop here for any art pieces or artefacts that take your fancy.

Located 3 km from Gandhi Chowk

Cloud’s End

Visit the very tip of Mussoorie by driving up to Cloud’s End, literally the end of town, located amidst a forest of deodar and oak. This peaceful place is popular with hikers and trekkers, so if you are looking for a bit of adrenaline-pumping activity, this is your place. You can also walk the three-odd kilometres from Library Point on the Mall Road to Cloud’s End and once you get there, treat yourself to a cup of tea and sandwiches at the Raj-era building here, now the Cloud’s End Hotel.

Apart from all these, a walk on the Mall Road is a must, of course, just to take in the local flavour of the town and soaking in the sun.

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Comments

Ketan Bhardwaj | on 27 May 2018

Mussoorie boasts of tranquility and is a foodie paradise. It attracts a lot of tourists from across the country, many of whom opt to arrive by road. So what if there is parking space for only 1500 cars even though the number of local cars stands close to 4500 with an additional 2000 tourists cars arriving daily during peak season. Surely the enthusiastic tourists can find a parking space somewhere on the mountain slopes. If not, then even better as the authorities would tow it, charge exorbitantly, Shame/harass you, take away your DL/RC and eventually trap you in a court hassle. All this for an offence(if it may be called so) which legally has a Rs100 fine(on first offence). Remember this is done to only make you mentally strong. Additionally it'll break your naive shackles which made you believe you deserved peace atleast for a day from your stressful life. Life doesnt have a break, sooner you realize the better. P. S: ppl who're weak at sarcasm, here's the concise and straightforward meaning: don't go to musoorie with your own vehicle. You'll end up regretting one way or the other.