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Kempty
Falls:
15km on the Chakrata road, from Mussoorie is Kempty Falls. At an
altitude of 4300 ft located in a beautiful valley and surrounded
by high mountains, it is the biggest &C prettiest. Children
as well as adults enjoy bathing at the foot of the falls. It is
also a very popular picnic spot.
Gun Hill :
Gun Hiii is me second highest peak of Mussoorie. There is a 400m
ropeway ride to it or one can reach it by bridle path starting from
the Kutchery on The Mall. It takes about twenty minutes. The view
of the snow capped peaks of Bunderpunch, Skrikantha, Pithwara &
Gangotri Group etc. is stunning &C best at sunrise. It also
offers a birds' eye view of Mussoorie town & Doon Valley. The
Gun Hill is called so because prior to independence, a midway gun
fire enabled residents to adjust their watches.
Camels Back Road:
It starts from Kulri and ends at the library covering a total distance
of about 3 km. It is a pleasant walk or horse ride with a camels
rock enroute (a life like resemblance). Sunset view of the Himalayas
is superb.
Mussoorie Lake:
6 km from Mussoorie this is a newly developed picnic spot on Dehradun
Mussoorie road. It is a delightful spot. Paddle boats are available.
It commands an enchanting view of Doon Valley & the nearby villages.
Clouds End:
The bunglow built in 1838 by a British Major was one of the first
four buildings of Mussoorie. The bunglow has since then been converted
into a hotel called Clouds End, and is situated at the extreme west
of Mussoorie Hill, 8 km from library. The resort is surrounded by
thick forest, offers a wide variety of flora & fauna besides
a panoramic view of snow clad Himalayas & Yarnuna river.
Binog Mountain Quail /Sanctuary: 11 km to the south of Library point
is an old Sanctuary established in 1993.
Others include Jharipani Fall (8.5 km), Bhatta Fall (7 km), Mossey
Fall (7km), Brentwood Sanctuary easily accessible from Mussoorie
and are ideal spots for a refreshing bath and picnics. The Jwalaji
Temple (9krn), Nag Devta Temple (6km) are places of religious importance
offering a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks &: Doon Valley.
Kempty
Falls:
