Mussoorie

Perched on a ridge 2km high, the 'Queen of Hill Stations' vies with Nainital as Uttarakhand’s favorite holiday destination. When the mist clears, views of the green Doon Valley and the distant white-capped Himalayan peaks are superb, and in the hot months the cooler temperatures and fresh mountain air make a welcome break from the plains below.

Established by British colonialists in 1823, Mussoorie became hugely popular with the Raj set. The ghosts of that era linger on in the architecture of the churches, libraries, hotels and summer palaces. The town is swamped with affluent Indian tourists between May and July, particularly families and honeymooners, but at other times many of the 300 hotels have vacancies and their prices drop dramatically. During monsoon, the town is often shrouded in clouds.

Explore Mussoorie

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Happy Valley
Only 3km northwest of town, this scenic outlying region of Mussoorie is famous as the site where the Dalai Lama and fellow exiles arrived in 1959, after…
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Mussoorie Heritage Centre
Sitting beneath Landour's clock tower is this impressive heritage centre that's set up by dedicated local historian, Surbhi Agarwal. She'll take you…
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Soham Heritage & Art Centre
Part museum, part art gallery, Soham Heritage & Art Centre focuses largely on the culture of the Uttarakhand Himalaya. You'll get guided through the…
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Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
Dedicated efforts have been taking place since 2015 to transform this sizeable tract of privately owned land into a nature reserve, home to abundant…
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Mussoorie Library
One of Mussoorie's most prominent landmarks is this historical Raj-era library that opened way back in 1843. Its ornate Victoria-style balcony veranda…
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Gun Hill
From midway along The Mall, a cable car runs up to Gun Hill (2530m), which, on a clear day, has views of several big peaks. A steep path also winds up to…
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Christ Church
Built in 1836 and featuring stained-glass windows, this is purported to be the oldest church in the Himalaya.
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Picture Palace Cinema
Mostly a landmark and point of reference, this old movie theatre is now a gaming and entertainment centre.
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Union Church
Dating to 1874, this is one of Mussoorie's oldest churches. It still holds mass services.

H
Happy Valley
Only 3km northwest of town, this scenic outlying region of Mussoorie is famous as the site where the Dalai Lama and fellow exiles arrived in 1959, after…
M
Mussoorie Heritage Centre
Sitting beneath Landour's clock tower is this impressive heritage centre that's set up by dedicated local historian, Surbhi Agarwal. She'll take you…
S
Soham Heritage & Art Centre
Part museum, part art gallery, Soham Heritage & Art Centre focuses largely on the culture of the Uttarakhand Himalaya. You'll get guided through the…
J
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
Dedicated efforts have been taking place since 2015 to transform this sizeable tract of privately owned land into a nature reserve, home to abundant…
M
Mussoorie Library
One of Mussoorie's most prominent landmarks is this historical Raj-era library that opened way back in 1843. Its ornate Victoria-style balcony veranda…
G
Gun Hill
From midway along The Mall, a cable car runs up to Gun Hill (2530m), which, on a clear day, has views of several big peaks. A steep path also winds up to…
C
Christ Church
Built in 1836 and featuring stained-glass windows, this is purported to be the oldest church in the Himalaya.
P
Picture Palace Cinema
Mostly a landmark and point of reference, this old movie theatre is now a gaming and entertainment centre.
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Union Church
Dating to 1874, this is one of Mussoorie's oldest churches. It still holds mass services.

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Mussoorie.

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Happy Valley
Only 3km northwest of town, this scenic outlying region of Mussoorie is famous as the site where the Dalai Lama and fellow exiles arrived in 1959, after…
See
Mussoorie Heritage Centre
Sitting beneath Landour's clock tower is this impressive heritage centre that's set up by dedicated local historian, Surbhi Agarwal. She'll take you…
See
Soham Heritage & Art Centre
Part museum, part art gallery, Soham Heritage & Art Centre focuses largely on the culture of the Uttarakhand Himalaya. You'll get guided through the…
See
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
Dedicated efforts have been taking place since 2015 to transform this sizeable tract of privately owned land into a nature reserve, home to abundant…
See
Mussoorie Library
One of Mussoorie's most prominent landmarks is this historical Raj-era library that opened way back in 1843. Its ornate Victoria-style balcony veranda…
See
Gun Hill
From midway along The Mall, a cable car runs up to Gun Hill (2530m), which, on a clear day, has views of several big peaks. A steep path also winds up to…
See
Christ Church
Built in 1836 and featuring stained-glass windows, this is purported to be the oldest church in the Himalaya.
See
Picture Palace Cinema
Mostly a landmark and point of reference, this old movie theatre is now a gaming and entertainment centre.
See
Union Church
Dating to 1874, this is one of Mussoorie's oldest churches. It still holds mass services.

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