Mussoorie 6 Best Places To Visit

Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of Mussoorie

Mussoorie, which is situated at an altitude of about 1900 meters above sea level, is no less than a paradise for tourists. This city was created by the English during the English Raj to spend occasions on the slopes; however, Indians were not permitted to go here during the English Raj.

Mussoorie is located at a distance of about 40 km from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state, India. Mussoorie is also called the ‘Queen of Mountains’. This hill station named Mussoorie also serves as the entrance to the glaciers of Gangotri and Yamunotri and is a great place to spend summer holidays.

This city is named after the ‘Jhadi Mansoor’ here; hence, Mussoorie is often also known as Mansoor.

Mussoorie is a favorite holiday spot for honeymoon couples and family tours. There is Lal Tibba, Camel’s Back Road, and four shops where you can taste delicious pancakes.

The best time to visit Mussoorie

The months of May and June are the right time to visit Mussoorie because it is the summer season and people mostly like to visit hill stations in the summer season, but in this month there is a lot of crowd in Mussoorie.

Due to this, many problems can also arise. For example: hotel rents increase, food, drinks and shopping also become very expensive, etc.

To avoid these inconveniences and see 10 beautiful places to visit in Mussoorie, you can also visit Mussoorie in the month of January. If you go in the months of October and November, you can avoid the crowded environment here and avail yourself of the benefits of cheap food and drinks as well as good facilities.

How do I reach Mussoorie?

You can use three modes of transport to visit beautiful places in Mussoorie. These means are as follows:
By Air: If you want to go to Mussoorie by air, then the nearest airport to Mussoorie is Dehradun Airport, which is about 35 km from Mussoorie. Then, from there, you can book a cab or taxi to go to Mussoorie.

By Train: If you want to go to Mussoorie by train, Dehradun Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Mussoorie. You will get trains to reach Dehradun from every major city in India.

By Bus: To go to Mussoorie by bus, you can go to the Dehradun bus stand and then take a taxi or auto to go further. The bus from Dehradun will drop you near the Library Chowk of Mussoorie, which is called the city center of Mussoorie.

famous food of mussoorie
Along with enjoying the beautiful views of 10 beautiful places to visit in Mussoorie, you can also enjoy the delicious food here. Mussoorie, a popular tourist destination in Uttarakhand, has many restaurants, food stalls, and cafes where you can enjoy delicious food. This delicious food is as follows:

Fanu: Potato Gutkas
Kebab: Cannabis Chutney
Momos, Fanna of Garhwal
Chainsu-Kafuli

Cost of visiting Mussoorie
The cost of visiting Mussoorie depends on how many days you want to go there. If you go to Mussoorie alone for 3 days and stay in a hotel, your expenses may come to around Rs 2 to 3 thousand. The cost of food for 3 days will range from Rs 1000 to around Rs 1500. Apart from this, transportation expenses will also have to be included.

If you come from a state that is far away from Uttarakhand and come by air, then you will have to pay 7 to 8 thousand rupees for one side. Whereas if you come by train or bus, you can visit Mussoorie for around Rs 2–3 Thousands.

1. Kempty Falls

The first beautiful place to visit in Mussoorie is Kempty Falls in Mussoorie. It is a beautiful waterfall located between the roads of Mussoorie and Dehradun. The height of Kempty Falls is about 40 feet. It is situated at an altitude of about 4500 feet above sea level. It was built by ‘John Mackin’ as a picnic spot. A huge crowd of people gathers at this place every day. You can also enjoy boating at Kempty Falls.

2. Jwala Devi Temple

One of the beautiful places to visit in Mussoorie is Jwala Devi Temple. Library Chowk is the city center of Mussoorie. Jwala Devi Temple is about 8 km away from Library Chowk, which may take 20–25 minutes to reach. The oldest temple is that of Mata Vaishno Devi. This temple is also equally old.

According to a belief, when Lord Shiva was carrying the idol body of Mother Sati, 51 parts of her body broke and fell on the earth. The burning clothes and tongue of Sati Mata had fallen at this place, and this temple was built here.

3. Lal Tibba

Beautiful places to visit in Mussoorie include Lal Tibba. In the local language, Lal Tibba means red hill.

Lal Tibba is said to be the oldest and most populous city in Mussoorie. This place is quite famous for its natural beauty, and very beautiful views of sunrise and sunset can be seen here. For this reason, Lal Tibba is crowded with tourists, especially in the morning and evening.

Lal Tibba is situated at an altitude of 2275 meters. There is also a camp of the Indian Military Services, towers of All India Radio and Doordarshan.

4. Camel’s Back Road

One of the beautiful places to visit in Mussoorie, Camel’s Back Road, is about 3 KM from ‘Library Bus Stand’. Camel’s Back Road is a 3-kilometer road from ‘Kulari Bazaar’ to Library Chowk in Mussoorie.

Camel’s Back Road takes its name from a rock shaped like a camel’s back. It was constructed in 1845. There is an ancient Hawa Ghar on this road, where people sit and look at the beautiful peaks.

This air house was earlier known as’scandal point’. A telescope is also available here for people to see the beautiful peaks of the Himalayas from closer.

5. Mussoorie Lake

Mussoorie Lake, included among the 10 beautiful places to visit in Mussoorie, is an artificial lake built in this city. In recent times, this lake has become a very popular tourist destination of Mussoorie. The responsibility of maintaining Mussoorie Lake lies with the City Board and Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority. The natural view around this lake fascinates the viewers and there is a different feeling of peace and tranquility in the lap of nature. Along with boating, you can also enjoy water zorbing and ziplining in this lake.

6. Devalsari

Devalsari, included among the 10 beautiful places to visit in Mussoorie, is a place where the natural views are compared to heaven.