Gun Hill

Enjoy a ropeway ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak of Mussoorie. It offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and a bird's eye view of Mussoorie town and the Doon Valley. During pre-independence days a gun mounted on this top used to be fired heralding mid-day to enable people to adjust their watches and hence this name.

Childer's Lodge

The highest peak of Mussoorie offers a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains. It can be accessed on foot or on horseback.

Kempty Falls

Located 15 kms from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri Road at an altitude of 4500 ft. Kempty Falls has the distinction of being the biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a beautiful valley and is surrounded by high mountains.

Jharipani Falls

8.5 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie - Jharipani Road.

Bhatta Falls

7 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Dehradun road, Bhatta Falls is an ideal spot for bathing and picnics.

Surkhanda Devi Temple

Perched on a peak at 10,000 feet , Surkhanda Devi Temple was built on the site where the head of Shiva's consort (Shiva is the destroyer in the Hindu trinity) fell after it was chopped off to stop Shiva's terrifying dance of death that was shaking the universe to its very core. Located 35 kms down the Mussoorie - Tehri road, the temple demands a stiff two-km climb for devotees.

Nag Devta Temple

An ancient temple, about 6 kms from Mussoorie provides a charming view of the Doon Valley and Mussoorie.

Mussoorie Lake

Situated on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road and about 6 kms from Mussoorie, it is a delightful spot with an enchanting view of the Doon Valley and nearby villages.

Van Chetna Kendra

Developed as a picnic spot with pine forests, flowering shrubs and wildlife the Van Chetna Kendra is about 2 kms from Mussoorie on the Tehri By-pass road.

Sir George Everest House

The Park Estate of Sir George Everest, the first Surveyor General of India who had his offce and residence here. The highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, is named after him.

Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill)

Situated on the top of the Benog Hill, at an altitude of 2104 mtrs. and 9 kms from Mussoorie, the Jwalaji Temple houses an idol of Goddess Durga. The temple is surrounded by thick forests and offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks, Doon Valley and Yamuna valley.

Municipal Garden

A picnic spot with a beautiful garden and an artificial mini lake with boating facilities was laid by the famous geologist Dr. H. Fackner in the last century.

Camel's Back Road

The road owes its name to its shape that is curved like the back of a camel. This 3 kms long road offers a beautiful view of the sunset in the Himalayas.