THE GUN HILL POINT
If you wish to see a 360-degree view of the beauty of Himalayas the Gun Hill Point is your destination. This is the second highest peak in the Mussoorie valley. The Gun hill point has emerged as a favorite spot for lovers of the Himalayas.Photography from the gun hill point can get you amazing satisfaction as a keen photographer.There was a gun located at the top of the hill and it was fired every day at mid-noon. The intention of this firing was to let people adjust their watches as per the fire time. Post-independence there is a water reservoir constructed for the entire Mussoorie city.
- Ropeway is available to climb the Gun hill point. However people also can be seen climbing it on foot.
- It’s a famous tourist attraction amongst Mussoorie sightseeing places. Approximately it’s a 20 min uphill trek from the Mall road.
THE LAAL TIBBA
The Laal tibba as the name suggests is a red hill! The way up to the Laal tibba is a tough ride but it’s worth it. The beauty of the highest peak amongst the tourist places in Mussoorie is worth a watch. This place is apt for a sunset and sunrise view. Located at the depot hill in Landour the laal tibba has been attracting tourist of Uttrakahnd. They love to visit this place to see various mountain peaks. One can see a chain of peaks high and low from the laal tibba.
- Badrinath, Kedarnath, bandarpunch and similar other peaks can be seen from the Laal tibba. It is located at a distance of 4.5 km from the Mussoorie city.
THE BHATTA FALLS
Amongst other tourist places in mussoorie the Bhatta falls is yet another famous waterfall. They are milky white set of waterfalls. Falling from a height of Rocky Mountains the waterfalls form a pond like structure of fresh water available. It’s an ideal place for photography. The falls are really majestic and keep your heart glued to the nature’s beauty. Approximately 7 km from the city of Mussoorie the Bhatta falls are one of the loved picnic spots.
- A children’s park that has many a swings and rides attracts people to come with family to this picnic spot.
- Visitors love to bath and enjoy the pond beneath the Bhatta falls.
ROBBER'S CAVE
The places near to the kempty falls have one thing in common “their natural beauty”. Robbers’ caves are caves that have streams of water flowing all the time and visitors can walk over them.
- Also popularly called as Guchchu pani the Robber’s cave is one of nature’s surprising element. The cold streams of water are most loved by the visitors.
- It got its name after the belief that robbers’ used to hide in the robber’s cave after robbery.
THE SHIV MANDIR OF MUSSOORIE
The kempty falls lie in the Dev bhoomi (uttrakhand) and hence presence of a temple that has won faith of followers is natural. The shiv mandir is a famous destination near the Kempty falls. These are beautifully designed serene temples that win your faith all over again.
- Holy flags marked in red, yellow and saffron are seen all across the temple premises. They make the ambience all together powerful. The presence os a super power can be felt in the shiv mandir.
- Near Kuthal gate, on Mussoorie road in Dehradun is located the majestic shiv Mandir.
GEORGE EVEREST PEAK
The George Everest peak is named after Sir George. It’s a hill top famous for scenic view. Built in the year 1832 sir George’s house and laboratory is a famous tourist spot. It is said that Hillary and tensing who first climbed the Mount Everest named it after Sir George Everest.
- Sir George Everest is an important name when it comes to history of the great trigonometric survey.
- The house and the laboratory is now being used by the all India radio for its channel broadcasts.
- This is one such tourist places in Mussoorie that has historical and scientific importance.