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Activity
Things to do in Mussoorie
12 sights, walks and activities, 6 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 6
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Mussoorie
Gun Hill ropeway return ride
₹125–₹200 per person1 hour
A ropeway to Mussoorie's second-highest point, with views of the town, the Doon valley and the snow peaks.
Representative photo · Photo by ashwani kumar on Pexels
Guided Landour heritage walk
₹500–₹650 per person2.5 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Ranjit Pradhan on Pexels
Walk the Mall Road, Library Chowk to Picture Palace
Free1–2 hours
Mussoorie's long flat promenade from Library Chowk to Kulri, with valley views, old shops and snack stalls.
Photo: Harshanh · CC BY-SA 3.0
Lal Tibba viewpoint, Landour
Free1 hour
The highest point in Landour, with a telescope deck facing Bandarpunch, Kedarnath and other Garhwal peaks.
Photo: Paul Hamilton · CC BY-SA 2.0
Shedup Choepelling Tibetan temple, Happy Valley
Free45 min
A Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Happy Valley settlement, with prayer wheels and painted halls.
Photo: Articlelives · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cloud's End forest walk
Free2 hours
The far western end of the Mussoorie ridge, with oak and deodar forest of the Benog area around an old estate.
George Everest's House, Park Estate
₹200–₹250 per person2 hours
The ruined home and lab of Sir George Everest on an open ridge, with views of the Doon valley and snow peaks.
Guided walk in Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
Price on request2–3 hours
A private forest reserve with oak and rhododendron trails, wildflowers and birds above Landour.
Representative photo · Paul Hamilton · CC BY-SA 2.0
Christ Church, Mall Road
20 min
Built in 1836, considered the oldest church in the Himalayan region, with stained glass windows on Mall Road.
Good to know
- Kempty Falls is 15 km away and very crowded on weekends; go early or skip it.
- Snow is irregular, usually a few days in late December to February; Dhanaulti gets more.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Mussoorie?
Gun Hill ropeway return ride; Guided Landour heritage walk; Walk the Mall Road, Library Chowk to Picture Palace; Sunset on Camel's Back Road; Lal Tibba viewpoint, Landour; Shedup Choepelling Tibetan temple, Happy Valley.
What can you do for free in Mussoorie?
Walk the Mall Road, Library Chowk to Picture Palace; Sunset on Camel's Back Road; Lal Tibba viewpoint, Landour; Shedup Choepelling Tibetan temple, Happy Valley; Cloud's End forest walk; Kempty Falls.
What is the best time to visit Mussoorie?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Mussoorie?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.