Planning A Trip To Mussoorie? Here Are The Top 10 Things You MUST Do When Here

Rightly called *The Queen Of The Hills*, Mussoorie does justice to its name with the amount of experiences it offers! It has everything from waterfalls to gardens to temples to breathtaking views and while there are tons of things to do in Mussoorie, there are some things you just CANNOT miss. Check them out!

1. Explore The Glorious Waterfalls & Lakes

Kempty Falls and Mussoorie go hand in hand but this is not the only waterfall and lake present in Mussoorie. Jharipani Falls, Mossy Falls and Bhatta Falls all lie in close proximity to Mussoorie. They also make for great trekking sites and picnic spots. Mussoorie also has Lake Mist and Mussoorie Lake for you to explore. These places are all worth a trip and offers you with some of the most amazing clicks so do give them a visit!

2. Watch The Picturesque Sunset At Lal Tibba

Located at the Landour area in Depot Hill, Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie. Besides offering a phenomenal view of of Bunderpunch, Kedarnath and Badrinath mountain trails, it also offers a beautiful walking path and yes - a picturesque sight of the sunset! You have to and we insist have to witness the sunset here! The place is non commercialised making it even more peaceful and appealing *#PureBliss*! 

Where | Landour

3. Take A Cable Car Ride To Gun Hill

Gun Hill is a famous view point in Mussoorie which can be reached via a ropeway or a cable car *how exciting*! It is located 400 ft above the Mall Road and gives an amazing view of the Doon Valley, Srikantha, Pithwara and Bandarpunch mountain range making it a photographer’s paradise. But the most exciting part is easily the the cable car ride *yaaasss*! Trust us it’s better than it sounds!

Where | Mall Road

4. Experience Various Adventure Sports

Mussoorie is a hub for adventure sports like zip lining, skywalking, zip swings, paragliding and so much more! Then there is always an option for trekking and mountain climbing! Adventure Park, Flying Fox and Snow Adventure Zone are some of the best agencies catering to the adrenaline junkie in you.

5. Visit Soham Art And Heritage Centre

This art centre serves as an abode to various artefacts and objects reflecting the religious, spiritual and cultural aspect of the tribal community. You can also find an art exhibition consisting of jewellery, traditional tools and the Himalayan wildlife here. So all you art enthusiasts, head to this centre in the midst of the Oak and Deodar forest to explore the beauty that lies here! 

Where | Chamunda Peeth Temple Road, Big Bend Bala Hisar

6. Shop Your Hearts Out At These Markets

Mussoorie has lots of little markets that you've got to visit! Mall Road offers everything you could want, the Tibetan market is a hub for cheap and trendy clothes whereas the Classic Emporium is here to cater to your handicraft needs. Visit Gandhi Chowk for some amazing woollen clothes and let’s not forget the Kulri Bazaar for its trendy apparel and great hotels! 

7. Explore The Bountiful Gardens

The Company Garden - complete with a lake and waterfall and the beautiful Foothills Garden are two of the most famous gardens in Mussoorie! While the Foothills Garden is slightly away, Company Garden lies 3 kms away from Mussoorie and is a beautiful picnic spot with a wide variety of flowers growing in it. You can also enjoy boating in the lake in this garden *woohoo*! 

8. Visit The Wildlife Reserves & Sanctuaries

The beautiful Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, Brentwood Sanctuary and Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, all lie in Mussoorie! Benog is located on a slope clad with pine trees and is rich in flora and fauna. It's perfect for bird watching and if you’re lucky then you can also spot animals like deer, Goral, Panther or the Himalayan Bear!

9. Devour All The Delicious Food

Food in Mussoorie is pretty amazing. Period. Chick Chocolate, Kalsang Friends Corner, Lovely Omelette Centre are some of the most famous eateries on this hill station. If you intend to visit Landour, then do take a trip to Cafe Ivy, Landour Bakehouse and Clocktower Cafe for some amazing meals and beautiful views! Also don’t forget to check out the small bakeries and cafes on the way! 

10. Head To The Peaceful Temples

Uttarakhand is known as an adobe of the various Gods! Mussoorie forms a part of this adobe and is home the famous Nag Devta Temple, the Sarkanda Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Sati, Jwalaji Temple, Radha Krishna Temple, Buddhist Monastery and Shedup Choephilling Temple. So don’t forget to pay them all a visit while you’re here! 

There’s so much more to do in Mussoorie but you have to make time for these things!