5 Places To Visit In Mussoorie

Mussoorie, popularly known as the "Queen of the Hills," is a city that draws visitors from all over the world, including newbies and seasoned mountaineers, all year long. Located in the Garhwal mountain ranges of Uttarakhand, Mussoorie offers a variety of tourist attractions.

The slopes around the hill station are covered in dense deodar and cedar forests, rivers and waterfalls enliven the landscape, and beautiful shrines dot the mountainside. For weekend getaways, Mussoorie is the ideal location and a great choice for every traveller, be it a group of friends, families, or lone travellers. Here is a list of places you should visit in Mussoorie.

Mossy Falls

Mossy Falls is a well-kept secret of Mussoorie and is secluded among the alluring mountains and the vivacious woodlands. The 145-meter-high falls, which are surrounded by lush green forests, cascade down and create white mists all around them. The centrepiece is a Shivalinga that is concealed next to the fall and is constantly being drenched by the water, producing an incredible scene.

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Since the trail offers a moderate to challenging trail, it is a must - visit for hikers. In addition, because of its picturesque location and lack of crowds, it is a popular destination among photographers.

Gun Hill

Mussoorie's second-highest mountain top, Gun Hill is a popular tourist attraction. . The hill was given its name because in the years leading up to independence, a gun was discovered here. The Gun Hill is a well-liked site, especially with photographers and others who enjoy being at scenic viewpoints.

Sisters Bazaar

Sisters Bazaar is a bustling market, a must - visit for shopaholics. Shop for presents and mementoes for your loved ones here. Additionally, the market has eateries offering momos, ice cream, ginger tea, omelette, sweet corn and a variety of other mouth-wateringfoods which you won’t be able to resist.

George Everest's House

Sir George Everest, a well-known Welsh surveyor and geographer, long resided in the George Everest's House. Located on the Mall Road, the heritage building is open to the public. This mountain home in Mussoorie, India, belonged to Sir George Everest, who lived here for 11 years before returning to England.

K Dev Bhoomi Wax Museum

K Dev Bhoomi Wax Museum, inspired by Madame Tussauds in London, is another tourist attraction in Mussoorie. The museum doesn't need an introduction because it is the fourth of its sort in India after Kanyakumari, Kolkata, and Lonavala.

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You can explore the museum in just 30 minutes so this one is just the perfect attraction to visit if you are running short of time. The entry fee is Rs. 2500 onwards. If budget is not a constraint, you should visit the museum. The museum is home to wax statues of historical figures like Hitler, Mahatma Gandhi, Mr Bean, Michael Jackson, among other well-known Bollywood and Hollywood luminaries.