Must-see attractions in Mussoorie

  • Happy Valley

    Mussoorie

    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…

  • Mussoorie Heritage Centre

    Mussoorie

    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…

  • Soham Himalayan Centre

    Mussoorie

    Part museum, part art gallery, Soham Heritage & Art Centre focuses largely on the culture of the Uttarakhand Himalaya. You'll get guided through the…

  • Jabarkhet Nature Reserve

    Mussoorie

    Dedicated efforts have been taking place since 2015 to transform this sizeable tract of privately owned land into a nature reserve, home to abundant…

  • Mussoorie Library

    Mussoorie

    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…

  • Gun Hill

    Mussoorie

    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…

  • Christ Church

    Mussoorie

    Built in 1836 and featuring stained-glass windows, this is purported to be the oldest church in the Himalaya.

  • Picture Palace Cinema

    Mussoorie

    Mostly a landmark and point of reference, this old movie theatre is now a gaming and entertainment centre.

  • Union Church

    Mussoorie

    Dating to 1874, this is one of Mussoorie's oldest churches. It still holds mass services.

  • Jama Masjid

    Mussoorie

    This local mosque is a place of worship and not for sightseers.

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