Mussoorie- a lovely hill station in the Himalayas

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Mussoorie is undoubtedly a special place, and one of our favorite hill stations. 

Three to four days are good to explore the entire area, and enjoy the natural beauty of Himalayan landscapes. Here is a list of five of our favorite things to do in Mussoorie.
 

Five things to do in Mussoorie:

1. Sunset at Lal Tibba: First on the list is the famous Mussoorie sunset (in the picture above), especially in the winters. It's called the "winter line". It's special because it happens only at two places- Mussoorie and Switzerland! 

2. Walk around Landour: 
Landour is a peaceful little place. The old houses, a few shops and a little church constitute Landour. Char Dukan (meaning four shops) is apopular place there; you can have some good snacks and beverage. Also look for the Landour Bakehouse; it is worth visiting.


3. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Mall Road:
This is easily the best Mall Road in the Himalayan Hill Stations. With amazing view of the Himalayas, and the most happening market place to satisfy your hunger pans, it's a cool place to hang around. A rickshaw ride from the market to a little outside of the crowded place is a nice experience. 

Mussoorie Library on the Mall Road

4. Spend half a day at the Kempty falls:
Kempty waterfall takes about 45 minutes to reach from Mussoouri. You will have a great time taking a bath at the waterfall.  



5. Take a bike ride to Dhanaulti:

Dhanaulti is a sleepy town lying in the high mountains. It is just 60 kms from Mussoorie. Though there is not much to do, the view reaching up to Dhanaulti is gorgeous. 


These are some of our favorite places in Mussoorie. Please share yours.



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Location: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India

Comments

  1. ParinaJanuary 9, 2022 at 11:17 PM

    Captured all aspects of Mussoorie! Loved the detailed information 👍

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  2. SandipJanuary 9, 2022 at 11:44 PM

    Nice place. Good information

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  3. UnknownJanuary 12, 2022 at 10:53 PM

    Yes... undoubtedly...its an amazing place with enigmatic scenic beauty

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  4. abhishekJanuary 17, 2022 at 11:47 PM

    very beautifully described, makes u just wanna pack ur bags & leave for Mussoorie :)
    definitely donot miss the 5 things to do!

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  5. Yashwant.January 20, 2022 at 9:28 AM

    You made me fall in love with mussoorie.

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  6. SuvenduJanuary 20, 2022 at 8:42 PM

    Happy that you like. We will go together sometime :)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 21, 2022 at 6:12 PM

    Nice place. Would love to visit sometime.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 21, 2022 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful sunset.

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