Mussoorie Excursions

Sightseeing in Mussoorie is an experience of its kind. Apart from the city tourist places to see, there are a number of other attractions at easily accessible distance from the hill town of Mussoorie. Just a drive of a few kilometres will take you to more interesting sights that you would love to visit. Some of the most visited tourist places around Mussoorie are as follows. Do remember to visit the following places during your sightseeing tour to Mussoorie.

It is the cynosure of all eyes in Mussoorie. Being the biggest fall in the hill town of Mussoorie, visitors come here in hordes to enjoy watching the cascading waters. The strikingly beautiful waterfall is located in the midst of cliffs, a befitting location. At Kempty Falls in Mussoorie, one can soak up the impressive view of the waters that come cascading down from an altitude of 4,500 ft. A number of eating outlets and shops are located close to the waterfall.

One of the most exciting excursion places for trekkers in Mussoorie, Nag Tibba promises a unique trekking experience. To reach Nag Tibba from Mussoorie, one needs to drive a distance of 34 km and then a further trek for 21 km. Nag Tibba in Mussoorie remains accessible even during winters when most of the other trekking routes in Mussoorie are blocked due to snowfall. Visitors can also interact with locals at the Garhwali villages during their trekking tour here.

If you are looking for picnic spots in Mussoorie, this is a nice option. A recent addition to the list of Mussoorie tourist attractions and excursion places, Mussoorie Lake has been developed by the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority. The lake lies on the Dehradun Mussoorie Road. Peddle boating is a wonderful option to soak up heart stirring views while sailing across the waters of the lake.

During your sightseeing tour to Mussoorie, you can not afford to miss the Gun Hill, the second highest peak in the hill town. Tourists can either trek up to the hill or use the ropeway to reach the Gun Hill. A quite tourist spot, Gun Hillis known to afford panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges and the hill stations of Mussoorie and Dehradun. Views of places like Gangotri, Pithwara and Banderpunch can also be enjoyed from this point.