Mussoorie, famously know as the Queen of Hills, is distanced about 30 kms away from Dehradun. Situated in the foot hills of the Himalayas, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Uttrakhand. Apart from its own charisma, the picturesque views of the Shiwalik ranges and the Doon valley are major tourist attractions in Mussoorie. The town has an intriguing past that spans back to the 1820s. Mussoorie was discovered by a British military officer, who explored the region and laid the foundation by building a shooting lodge here.

Tourist attractions in Mussoorie:

As far as sightseeing is concerned, Mussoorie is a tourist�s paradise. Some of the must visits are Kempty falls, Gun hill, Municipal garden, Sir George Everest house and Jharipani falls.

Kempty falls:
It is the biggest water fall here. Kempty is located about 15 kms away from the main town towards Yamunotri. It has an altitude of 1370 meters and is surrounded by mountains.

Gun hill:
It is the second highest peak in Mussoorie. The Himalayan ranges namely Gangotri, Srikantha, Bunderpunch and Pithwara look mesmerizing from atop this peak. All major tour packages of Mussoorie include this tourist site, mainly because of its memorable 400 meters ropeway ride.

Municipal garden:
It is a beautiful picnic spot for not only tourists but also the natives.

Sir George Everest house:
The place is also known as the Park Estate. It was the laboratory of the first surveyor general in India, Sir George Everest. Mount Everest, the highest peak of the world is named after him. The snow clad ranges of the Himalayas and the Doon valley present a captivating sight.

Jharipani falls:
Located about 8 kms away from the main town, it is one of the many beautiful water falls in Mussoorie.

Bhatta falls:
One of the major tourist attractions of Mussoorie is Bhatta falls. It is located 7 kms away from the hill resort.

Camel�s back road:
The road got its name from the camel rock due to its life like resemblance. The place is ideal for an evening walk or a horse ride.

Children�s lodge:
It is sited on the highest peak of Mussoorie, about 5 kilometers away from the tourist office. It provides a mesmerizing view of the snow clad ranges.

Jwalaji temple:
An old temple of Goddess Durga, it is placed at an altitude of 2104 meters, on the Benong temple. The temple provides a panoramic view of the Yamuna valley.

Cloud End:
Surrounded by thick deodar forest, the bungalow is one of the oldest buildings in Mussoorie. Built in 1838 the bungalow has been converted into a hotel.

Benog mountain sanctuary:
The sanctuary was built in 1993 and is home to the rare bird species known as the Mountain Quail.

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