<a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Mussoorie" target="_blank">Mussoorie</a>, rightly called as the queen of the hills attracts you to its unwavering beauty the moment you set your eyes on her. Surrounded by lakes, glaciers, and paths and nestled deep in the mountains, this place is an ideal getaway if you want to escape your daily life. It offers a plethora of activities for adventures to leisure one like shopping and the sights to visit are no less. Here are some of the must-see places in Mussoorie.

The Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, which is part of the Rajaji National Park, is about 11 kilometres from Mussoorie's Library End Road. The Wildlife Sanctuary is well known for housing rare species of birds and offers an excellent trail of pine-clad slopes surrounded by Himalayan peaks for a refreshing walk. It is famous for its almost-extinct mountain quails, deer, leopards, and red-billed blue magpie. It is an excellent location for bird watching and photographing the surrounding Chaukhamba and Bandarpunch Peaks.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Wildlife</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: April to July</li>
 <li>Duration: 3 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Bird Watching</li>
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Jwala Devi Temple, also known as the Jwala Ji Temple, is a temple dedicated to Goddess Durga that sits atop Mussoorie's Benog Hill. It is believed that anyone who visits this temple will be resurrected from life's sufferings and bestowed with sacredness. Aside from pilgrims, nature lovers come to admire the dense green forest surrounding the temple, as well as the Yamuna River and the Shivalik range
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Best Time to Visit: Any time</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Trekking</li>
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By Air:&nbsp;
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 <li>Jollygrant Airport(40 km) in Dehradun serves as the nearest airport to Mussoorie. Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai are available till Dehradun.</li>
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By Road:&nbsp;
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 <li>A vast number of buses connect nearby major cities to Mussoorie and are easily accessible due to the condition of local roads.</li>
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By Train:&nbsp;
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 <li>Dehradun Railway Station(36km) is the nearest railway station to Mussoorie. After reaching Dehradun by train, tourists can board taxis or buses for Mussoorie.</li>
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Mussoorie is one of the best places to visit to have a break and relax from your everyday life. The hills and the chills of this place make it the perfect getaway for romantic couples and the adventure part of the place makes it suitable for a group of friends travelling together. This is definitely a place you don't want to miss so pack your bags and plan a trip to this beautiful hill station located in the Himalayan ranges!

Ever wanted to take a break from the scorching sun in the summer and chill in the middle of a beautiful pristine lake? This splendid lake was created exactly for that purpose by the tourism authorities in Mussoorie. Take a break from the heat by enjoying a picnic with your family or a boat ride with your friends and you will not be disappointed. The lake also offers numerous eateries where one can taste the local cuisine.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Picnic spot</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: April to June</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Boating and picnic</li>
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Nestled among the green mountains, this place is anyone's delight. The gorgeous streams of water cascading attracts tourists from all over the country and make it one of the most popular places to visit in Mussoorie. You can take a dip in the cool waters at the bottom of the falls to relax. It also offers a picturesque view of the surroundings and is not a place you would want to miss if you are nearby.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Milky streams of water</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: April to June</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Swimming</li>
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Take a walk on this road and you will not forget it anytime soon. This road provides some of the best views of the area and is sure to take your breath away. It derives its name from its shape that looks like a camel's hunched back. It is a three-kilometre-long road that is worth every second of your time and is not a place you want to miss. It also attracts tourists who wish to get a panoramic view of the sunrise and sunsets.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Scenery</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Any time</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Walking</li>
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Formed as a result of the kempty falls and its river, this lake is the best place to have a couple of relaxing hours in the middle of your tour. It is also home to small but beautiful waterfalls that add to the alluring beauty of this place. The azure waters are covered by lush greenery forests making it an ideal place for anyone to have a connection with nature.
It is undoubtedly one of the most visited places in Mussoorie.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Best Time to Visit: April to June</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Boating</li>
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This is one of the highest peaks in the region and as a result offers a spectacular view of the Himalayas from above. There is only the lush greenery of the mountains as far as one can see. Like the camel's back road, it also attracts tourists from all over the city to view its enchanting sunrises and sunsets against the backdrop of the Himalayas. The cable car is one of the main things to do here, as it gives you a birds-eye view of the area.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Cable car rides</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: April to July</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Cable car</li>
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This is the place you must go to if you want to buy anything as a souvenir or something for your colleagues or friends back home. Packed with shops, eateries, and handicrafts the things one can buy here are endless. They also sell handloom items local to the region and Artistry items which you can take back home as a little something to remember this beautiful place.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: shopping</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: all year round</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Shopping</li>
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You wouldn't have expected two gorgeous waterfalls in the same blog, right? Well, here the Mossy falls are as stunning as the Kempty falls but offer a different perspective of the area. It also attracts numerous tourists every year and is one of the most visited places in the city. The moss-laden rocks, the rustic forests, and the cascading waterfall in the backdrop is a sight to behold.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Best Time to Visit: March to October</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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Translating to 'Red Hill' in the local language, this place is a spot where you must catch the beauty of the sunset in Mussoorie. As you may have already guessed, the name Lal tibba comes from the colour of the hill during the sunset. area's pristine beauty. This mountain range is also well-known for housing the well-known pilgrimages of Kedarnath and Badrinath. This peak is one of the most visited due to the spectacular views and nearby pilgrimage options.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Best Time to Visit: April to October</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour</li>
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Top 10 Places to visit in Mussorie

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