The
Bhadraj temple, dedicated to the elder brother of
Lord Krishna (incarnation of Vishnu), is worth
visiting for its views of the Doon valley and
Chakrata range.
Gun
Hill, a curious flat-topped hill is the second
highest peak of Mussoorie. It can be accessed
either by foot or on a pony or yet again by a 400
metre ropeway that affords a wonderful view on the
exciting journey. In colonial times, a gun placed
on the summit used to fire at mid-day for locals
to adjust their watches.
Clouds
End, the 1838 English chateau is about 8 km from
the Library.
Childer's
Lodge, the highest point in the area with fabulous
views, is 5 km from the Tourist Office and can be
reached by foot or on pony. Alternatively, Camel's
Back road, a 3-km road encircling the base of Gun
Hill is also a good place to view the breathtaking
Himalayan sunset. 8 km from the centre of town is
the house where Sir George Everest, the first
Surveyor General of India lived and worked. Nag
Tibba, the highest peak around Mussoorie at 10,000
ft. is on the Sir George Everest Estate and the
ancient temple of Surkhanda Devi is to be found
here.
There
are several picnic spots at different heights and
trekking trails, varying from easy to arduous, in
the area. Other activities include whitewater
rafting, paragliding, bird watching and horse
safaris.
