Surprise your kids with a picnic or just gather your group of friends and set out for the Company Garden in Mussoorie. The place is a box of surprises! You would still be entranced by the lush green carpet of gardens done in colonial style when you would be greeted by the cascading fountain with its crystal clear water, making your heart skip a beat. You can also enjoy a boat ride in the artificial lake constructed within the garden charging INR 20 to INR 40 per person depending on the boat you choose. There are few restaurants near the lake serving a variety of dishes. Also there is an open air arrangement from where you can enjoy the lake view while enjoying your meal.

Welcome to Kempty Falls, a place that promises wonderful memories for you. It will be hard to get your eyes off the mesmerizing Kempty falls. You can step into the pool formed by the falls and join its game. Take a dip or splash the cold water on your friends or family, enjoy the way you want. The place will fill you with extra energy, soaking you in fun and frolic. Kempty Falls, at 15 km from Mussoorie, can be reached by bus or taxi which are easily available at Mussoorie bus stand. Accommodation arrangements are made in the huts around Kempty if you plan to spend the day in exploring the beautiful falls. It is adviced that you avoid going here during the Monsoon due to the heavy flow of water.

It is located around 8 km from Mussoorie on the Mussoorie-Jhariapani Road. You can reach here by taking a cab.A 6 km trek downhill from Mussoorie leads you to the amazing Jharipani Falls. Alternately, you can take the route to the Jharipani Main Market via St George’s boarding school. A refreshing thirty-minute walk from the market takes you to the falls and promises to leave you spellbound! Jharipani Falls is situated near the village of Jharipani. JP Residency Manor, the only 5-start hotel in Mussoorie is also situated near Jharipani and serves as a landmark. .

Lake mist is a newly developed picnic spot, 5 km before the Kempty falls, on the Mussoorie-Kempty road. It is an attractive place, with several restaurants, hotels and a lake with boating facility. .

Camel's Back Road can be a good place for people who want to spend some time in peace and solitude. The 4-km camel’s hump-like stretch, overlooking the hills near the Library end of town, offers horse rides and rickshaw rides as well. .

One of the most beautiful excursions around Mussoorie, Lal Tibba is the place where you get to sense the British origin of this hill station. From this point, you can see the mountain ranges of Badrinath, Kedarnath and Banderpunch, through the Japanese telescope installed here in 1967. . .

Cloud’s End, 6 km west of the Library, marks the end of Mussoorie. Don't forget to bring out the camera as the place offers unmatched views of the mountain range and Doon Valley as well. Even though it is difficult to reach with challenging trekking routes and it is recommended to have a private vehicle if you are not too much into trekking. .

Developed recently by the City Board, this picturesque lake is now a favourite picnic spot in Mussoorie. Located on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road, the lake allows you to enjoy some quiet moments of relaxation in nature's lap. Mesmerize yourself with some stunning views of the famous Doon Valley and adjoining landscape while you enjoy the serene experience of boating here. Vibrant, gushing and completely splendid during the monsoons, Mussoorie Lake could be visited in rainy seasons as it looks even more beautiful during that time. The road leading to the lake is a quiet and serene drive with refreshing greenery and craggy hills passing you by. Pack in a hearty lunch, a book or two and you are in for a lovely day.

Nagga Tibba is a peak situated around 55 km from Mussoorie. Towering at a height of around 10,000 feet, it is credited with being the highest peak around the hill resort. Covered by thick forests, it is the perfect spot for trekking, open for trekkers all around the year. Nagga Tibba provides magnificent scenic vistas of Garhwali villages, dense forests and the Himalayan ranges. .

JNR offers something to the visitor at all times of the year. Each month brings with it new discoveries and vistas so that you will never get tired of the place even if you are a frequent visitor. Visit the photogallery to view the wonders of each season. In spring, the trails are scarlet with fallen rhododendron flowers and the trees are flowering and new leaves appearing. Birds are at their best at this time of the year and early mornings will give you vistas of the Himalayas. .

Tapovan is a beautiful place located on the banks of holy river Ganges. Bounded by lush green forests and chanting of Vedas all around, the place is popular for numerous rituals and other religious ceremonies. Possessing a rich historical and religious significance, the place is popular for being the site where Guru Dronacharya underwent penance. Guru Dronacharya is a saint mentioned in epic the Mahabharata, who had his ashram located in close vicinity of Tapovan. Presently, the sacred place is a home for various sadhus and sages, who believe that penance is the only way to connect our souls with God. .

Around 11 km from Library Point, the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the popular Rajaji National Park. Home to a variety of rare and common fauna like Himalayan goat, panther, leopard, deer and bear, this park is among the most visited tourist destinations in the hill station of Mussoorie. The sight of several indigenous and exotic birds, including red-billed blue magpie, mountain quails and White Capped Water Redstart make this place a paradise for birdwatchers.

Gun Hill is one of the popular tourist attractions in Mussoorie. During the British colonial period, a gun was fired at noon everyday from this place to inform people what time it was and hence the name Gun Hill. To reach this place you will have to take the Cable Car Ropeway, which is a delightful experience in itself and gives you a magnificent view of Mussoorie.

Located about 7 km from Mussoorie, the beautiful Bhatta Falls is a major tourist attraction for people visiting Mussoorie. It is not only a nature's lover delight as you would be stunned by the picturesque beauty that envelops this place but also a trekkers' paradise as you have to walk up some distance to reach here. The falls are a wonderful sight, making their way downwards and disappearing into lush greenery. Once you are here, there are world of things you can enjoy as the day passes by. Take a splash in the freshwater, simply laze around or enjoy a stroll while you soak in the natural beauty; whatever you do, rest be assured that you will be back with lifetime memories. The place has some eateries where you can enjoy noodles, boiled eggs, soups and a sip of your favourite coffee. .