Places to visit in Mussoorie

There aren't any monuments in this area, but there are quite a few older buildings, including the first Tibetan temple to be ever constructed in India. It was first constructed in 1960 by a group of refugees from Tibet as a place for worship.

This used to be an old bird sanctuary and is the last place the Mountain Quail, now extinct, was seen back in 1876. It was renovated in 1993 and is a beautiful place to come and visit.

There is a lake in the middle of this garden, albeit artificial and you can paddle boat all over the lake. You can even sit and have a picnic while looking out on the villages and Doon Valley.

There are so many places that you need to see around the city, but most importantly, you should visit the many different valleys and cities that dot the area. You can also visit some other cities that are nearby, including Dehra Dun or even Rishikesh.

There are plenty of different waterfalls around the area and nothing is better for relaxing than sitting next to one and reading a book. If you don't want to read a book, then just sit next to the waterfalls and the lakes and just enjoy the nice day.

One of the biggest parts of the culture of the area is the religion and this is one of the ancient temples around the area and this one is dedicated to Lord Shiva or the snake god. This is located around 6 kilometres from the city and you can drive right up to the temple and the views from this location are amazing.

One of the biggest activities that is done in nature is this area is trekking. With all of the mountains that surround the area, it is no surprise, also there are plenty of parks and open areas for picnics. So go out and enjoy the views and the pleasant weather and just relax.

This is one of the newest attractions in the city and is a must see for children. The aquarium can be found just a ways from the station for the cable car and there are huge tanks that are filled with red piranhas, small sharks and different tropical fish.