Places near Mussoorie

Check out the various places of tourist interest near Mussoorie. These places can be visited on a day trip from Mussoorie. Include these excursions in your tour itinerary and make your visit to Mussoorie more memorable.

Mussoorie Excursions

You can visit these tourist places while staying in Mussoorie. The following tourist places are near Mussoorie.


Bhadraj Temple: It is situated at a distance of 15kms from Mussoorie and is an ideal place for trekking. Bhadraj Temple is located on the extreme western region of Mussoorie and thus offers a splendid view of the Doon Valley, Chakrata ranges and the Jaunsar Bawar area of Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna, and is situated atop a hill. Bhadraj temple organizes a fair in the third week of August (Shravan Sankranti) every year. Undoubtedly it is an important event for the locals and they look forward to it, this occasion attracts a lot of visitors as well.

HaridwarHaridwar is situated at an altitude of 295mts above sea level on the banks of the sacred Ganga River. It is the gateway to the Char Dhams of Hindus situated in Uttarakhand, namely Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri. Haridwar is also written as Haridwar. The meaning of Haridwar in hindi language means Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God where 'Hari' means god and 'dwar' means gate. Haridwar is visited by lakhs of devotees every month to take a sacred dip in the holy water of Ganga River. Maha Kumbh Mela will be celebrated after a long span of 12 years in Haridwar in the year 2010. Har-ki-Pauri, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi are the main attraction of the town. Haridwar is situated 85kms from Mussoorie.

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Bhadraj Temple

Bhadraj Temple

Located at Bhadraj in the western region of Mussoorie, Bhadraj Temple is a quaint temple dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra (also known as Balram), brother of Sri Krishna. Bhadraj Temple is situated at the hilltop and the air ...
Nagthat

Nagthat

From the meandering meadows, bubbling creeks, the dense woods of deodar and the Himalayan peaks offering a panoramic view of the landscape, what’s not in Nagthat?The tourists who come to Uttarakhand have a kaleidoscopi...
Tehri Lake

Tehri Lake

Perched at an elevation of 1,700 meters, Tehri Lake is an artificial dam reservoir that came into existence during the construction of Tehri Dam when the water from the Bhagirathi River was diverted to fill the dam reser...
Tehri Dam

Tehri Dam

Reaching a staggering height of 260 meters, the imposing Tehri Dam is one of the tallest dams in the world and the tallest dam in India. An engineering marvel in itself, Tehri Dam not only provides more than 1,000 MW of ...
Kempty Falls

Kempty Falls

15 kms / 34 mins
Gigantic Fall with somersault of the streams before hitting the bottom, Kempty Falls is the most popular and one of the oldest tourist spot near Mussoorie. Developed before more than 150 years ago by a British man, Kempt...
Dhanaulti

Dhanaulti

32 kms / 1 hr 9 mins
The tinsel town of Dhanaulti is emerging as a popular winter destination because of its tranquil vistas and its proximity to Delhi and various other cities of Uttarakhand. This magical hill station is perched at an eleva...
Dehradun

Dehradun

38 kms / 1 hr 30 mins
Dehradun City is one of the oldest cities of India, bejeweled-like a glittering jewel in the lower Himalayan mountain ranges. The city is perched at an elevation of 435 meters and is currently enjoying its stature as the...
Surkanda Devi Temple

Surkanda Devi Temple

39 kms / 1 hr 19 mins
Surkanda Devi temple is a famous shrine located near Kaddukhal, 24 kms from the town of Chamba and 40kms from Mussoorie. ...
Kanatal

Kanatal

49 kms / 1 hr 45 mins
Located in the picturesque settings of the Garhwal Himalayas, the charming hill station of Kanatal is a perfect weekend getaway for the weary souls. Encircled by the sun-kissed peaks and the velvety coniferous trees, Kan...
Chamba

Chamba

63 kms / 2 hr 19 mins
In the celestial Garhwal Himalayas, lies a tiny hamlet called Chamba snuggled in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. This idyllic town is perched at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, enveloped by the t...
Nag Tibba

Nag Tibba

65 kms
Nag Tibba means Serpents Peak, is the highest peak in lower Himalayas of Garhwal region near Mussoorie. It also gives a name to the Nag Tibba Range, which is one of the three ranges of Lesser Himalayas, the other ranges ...
Lakhamandal

Lakhamandal

74 kms / 3 hr
Lakhamandal is a famous temple located in Chakrata region. The deity of temple is Lord Shiva. Remains of several temples still exist in the Lakhamandal premises. Here, the Shivling is made of graphite which shines on pou...
New Tehri

New Tehri

75 kms / 2 hr 34 mins
New Tehri is a modern town developed at the hilltop, spread over an altitude from 1550-1950 mts above sea level overlooking the gigantic lake and the Tehri dam. You can also see Himalaya Views from New Tehri early i...
Rishikesh

Rishikesh

77 kms / 2 hr 24 mins
The celestial city of Rishikesh is a hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub. This lively Rishikesh city is among the holiest places of Hindus.The word Rishikesh literally suggests the ‘lo...
Chakrata

Chakrata

81 kms / 2 hr 45 mins
Embellished by the sun-kissed Himalayan ranges, the beauteous hill station of Chakrata is seated at an elevation of 2,118 metres above sea level. This secluded hilly town is cradled in the Dehradun district and is an ide...
Haridwar

Haridwar

82 kms / 3 hr
As you step into the city of Haridwar you’ll be welcomed with the chimes of the temple bells and the religious chanting of the priests. The Haridwar city has a religious significance as the holy river Ganga e...
Barkot

Barkot

92 kms / 3 hr
In the lap of Uttarakhand lies a sleepy town called Barkot, where even silence is understood. This hill town is tucked away at an elevation of 1,220 meters above sea level, where you’ll probably be greeted by red-cheek...

Mussoorie Excursions

You can visit these tourist places while staying in Mussoorie. The following tourist places are near Mussoorie.


Bhadraj Temple: It is situated at a distance of 15kms from Mussoorie and is an ideal place for trekking. Bhadraj Temple is located on the extreme western region of Mussoorie and thus offers a splendid view of the Doon Valley, Chakrata ranges and the Jaunsar Bawar area of Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna, and is situated atop a hill. Bhadraj temple organizes a fair in the third week of August (Shravan Sankranti) every year. Undoubtedly it is an important event for the locals and they look forward to it, this occasion attracts a lot of visitors as well.

HaridwarHaridwar is situated at an altitude of 295mts above sea level on the banks of the sacred Ganga River. It is the gateway to the Char Dhams of Hindus situated in Uttarakhand, namely Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri. Haridwar is also written as Haridwar. The meaning of Haridwar in hindi language means Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God where 'Hari' means god and 'dwar' means gate. Haridwar is visited by lakhs of devotees every month to take a sacred dip in the holy water of Ganga River. Maha Kumbh Mela will be celebrated after a long span of 12 years in Haridwar in the year 2010. Har-ki-Pauri, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi are the main attraction of the town. Haridwar is situated 85kms from Mussoorie.

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