Weekend Tour to Explore Queen of Hill Stations

Situated on a 15-kilometer-long horseshoe ridge, Mussories is a majestic town with the breathtaking Himalayas in the background. It stretches over 2,000 meters above sea level and provides stunning views of Himalayan peaks in Western Garhwal. Mussoorie's lush green hills, diversified flora and fauna, and breathtaking panorama of the Shivalik peaks make it excellent for weekend visits. Mussoorie's serene attractiveness attracts a large number of visitors each year.

It is among the most popular hill stations in the country for honeymooners. For some, it is a perfect escape destination to spend some quality time with family on a weekend tour and for some, it’s an adventure spot. This gleaming mountaintop station has always been a haven for nature lovers and loners alike. It will be hard for you to erase the memories of these multicolored hills that will always remind you of your good times.

On your trip to Mussoorie, there are many places that you would love to explore for a perfect weekend getaway plan with the best weekend Uttarakhand holiday packages. 

Surkanda Devi Temple

Surkanda Devi temple is known as one of the Shakti Peethas, and it takes a 2-kilometer trek to get there. The vista from the temple is mesmerizing, and it's a haven for local hikers. If you are on a family trip to Mussorie, you would love to seek blessings at Surkanda Devi Temple.

Landour

Landour is a British-era cantonment named after Llanddowror. Here at Landour, you can see many of the mansions in the town are named after Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott's books, with names including Kenilworth, Ivanhoe, Waverly, and Woodstock (now a famous school). Before Independence, Landour was also home to numerous Indian royal families.

George Everest House

The building and laboratory of Sir George Everest, the Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843, can be seen at Park Estate.

To reach here, you need to trek 6 km from Gandhi Chowk and Library Bazaar. It is also accessible by road transport to at least Haathi Paon.

The place provides a jaw-dropping view of Doon Valley on one side and a panoramic view of the Aglar River valley and the peaks of the Himalayan ranges on the other. 

Company Garden 

The queen of hill stations has a perfect picnic spot for all tourists, The Company Garden. This well-known picnic spot for all Mussoorie tourists is calm and has a lot of beautiful flowers. This Municipal Garden or Company Bagh, also known as the Botanical Gardens of Mussoorie in the pre-Independence era, includes a variety of lovely flowers and an amusement park.

Camel’s Back Road

Camel's Back Road is a must-see for everyone who enjoys long hikes and stunning sunset views of the Himalayas. Here you can observe a magnificent rock formation that resembles a seated camel, this is how the location got its name. A peaceful walk on the camel's back road is good enough to bring you serenity and inner peace.

Christ Church

The Christ Church was built-in 1836 by the British community who used to inhabit this town. It is said to be one of the earliest British-built churches in the Himalayan highlands. The Princess of Wales, on her visit to the queen of hill stations – who later became Queen Mary – planted a Deodar tree in this churchyard.

Lal Tibba

Situated at an altitude of 2,438 m above sea level, Lal Tibba is the highest hill in Mussoorie. The morning vista of the snow-capped peaks of Lal Tibba to the north is breathtaking. On your visit to the queen of hill stations, you'll love to enjoy the best views in the morning at Lal Tibba.

Mussorie Lake

Recently developed by the City Board and the Mussorie-Dehradun Development Authority near the queen of hill stations to boast the tourists. It's just 6 kilometers from Mussoorie on the Dehradun route. Here you can watch ducks swim, ride a paddleboat, and take in breathtaking views of the Doon Valley.

Mall Road

The Mall Road is one of Mussoorie's most famous landmarks. It's a place where visitors first gaze when they arrive in the city. The mall road is a well-known destination for travelers looking for souvenirs as well as a variety of cafés and eateries. On your trip to this queen of hill stations, don’t forget to buy things as a souvenir of your trip. 

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Gun Hill

It may sound a little bit funny how this hill got its name. The hill gained its name from the villagers. The concept of firing a cannon from the hill at a specific time of day to match their clocks.

The views of the hill are breathtaking, and you can get there via ropeway or hiking. It will make your journey an adventure tour. 

Benog wildlife sanctuary

This queen of hill stations boasts a wildlife sanctuary among its many attractions. The sanctuary is surrounded by snow-capped peaks such as Chaukhamba and Banderpoonch and pine woods, which provide a natural habitat for high-altitude animals and birds. You would like to spend time here in nature, which is rich in flora and animals.

Mussoorie is one of India's most popular hill stations, known for its weekend getaways, honeymoon destinations, Himalayan views, and Mall Road. Moreover, this colonial hill station has some of India's most famous educational institutions, elegant hotels, charming cafés, estates, churches, buildings, offices, lively marketplaces, and tourist attractions to attract tourists.