Mussoorie is situated at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level and is 35 km from the capital Dehradun. The natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular place for a honeymoon. If you want to enjoy the beautiful views of the lush green slopes with the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas then visiting Mussoorie is the best option. One can guess the architecture of the British period by looking at the British remains scattered here.

Mussoorie is famous for providing amazing views of the Shivalik Mountains and the Doon Valley. It is also known as the gateway to the religious centers of Yamunotri and Gangotri.

The main attraction of Mussoorie is the ropeway of Gun Hill. Gun Hill is the second highest peak of Mussoorie and tourists can take advantage of the cable car ropeway ride up to Gun Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the entire city as well as the surrounding Himalayan mountains.

Mussoorie is also famous for adventure sports. The adrenaline-pumping activities such as skywalk, zip swing, and zip line, rappelling, skiing, and paragliding take place at the Mussoorie Adventure Park.

River rafting is also a very popular tourist activity in Mussoorie, where you can travel through challenging rapids along the Dhauliganga and Alaknanda rivers.

Located between the Dehradun-Mussoorie roads, Kempty Falls is a beautiful waterfall that falls to the ground from a height of 40 feet. Surrounded by high mountain rocks, the Kempty Falls is located at an elevation of about 4500 feet above sea level. One of the most famous waterfalls of Uttarakhand, the Kempty Falls offers a panoramic view as the waterfalls from the mountains.

Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is interesting for those who like bird watching and wildlife. Old cedar trees and many medicinal plants growing in abundance along with cedar trees will bring great joy to the heart of a nature lover. Also, it would be a good experience to see the White Capped Water Redstart and Red Build Blue Magpie, Panther, Leopard, Deer, Bear, and Himalayan Goats.

Company Garden is a popular tourist attraction in the hill town of Mussoorie. Amidst the high Himalayas, it is a patch of green color created by the Garden Welfare Association of Mussoorie. The garden has a pond for boating with man-made springs which is a beautiful sight to behold.

The best time to visit Mussoorie is during summers, as it offers relaxation from the scorching summer heat. The months of April, May, and June witness the peak season owing to the pleasant climate while those looking forward to seeing snowfall should visit Mussoorie during winters.

Two main pilgrim centres in Uttarakhand are Badrinath and Kedarnath. It is located in the Rudraprayag district. Every year lakhs of pilgrims come to worship in this temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.  There are many stories related to this temple. According to the legend, Pandavas built this temple. Pandavas were very desperate and filled with self-gratification because of killing their brothers in the war. They wanted to meet Lord Shiva so that they could get a path of liberation. But Lord Shiva was not happy with Pandavas because of Mahabharata’s war and did not want to meet them that’s why Lord Shiva took the form of a bull. And when he was founded by the Pandavas, he went further into the earth leaving the hump on the surface.

According to the legend, Pandavas built this temple. Pandavas were very desperate and filled with self-gratification because of killing their brothers in the war. They wanted to meet Lord Shiva so that they could get a path of liberation. But Lord Shiva was not happy with Pandavas because of Mahabharata’s war and did not want to meet them that’s why Lord Shiva took the form of a bull. And when he was founded by the Pandavas, he went further into the earth leaving the hump on the surface.

Some of the tourist spots that a traveler can see there are Vasuki Tal, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Sonprayag, Chandra Shila and many more.

As it is situated in the mountains at a very high altitude, so the temple opens in the mid of April to November only when the temperature is favorable. It is one of the 12 Jyotirling. Among the devotees, this temple has a lot of importance. The month of October is considered the best to visit the Kedarnath Temple.

Situated at a height of 3042m, Gangotri is a highly pious and sacred place for Hindus. There are no words that can describe the beauty and sanctity of the place. Snow clad mountains and clear water of  Ganga flowing around make the place more serene and peaceful. The aura of the Gangotri is unimaginable, devotees can feel the presence of god there.

Gangotri temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is the most important shrine for the devotees traveling to Gangotri. The nearby places that attract tourists from all over are Tapovan, Bhairon Ghati, Submerged Shivling, Gaumukh Glacier, Harsil, etc

Gangotri temple remains closed for 6 months in a year due to harsh weather conditions. It gets open in the April-May and gets closed after Diwali festival.

To reach Gangotri, people can have all the means of transport. It is well connected through road, rail, and airways. Jolly Grant Airport and Rishikesh are the nearest airport and railway station respectively to the Gangotri. From here, Gangotri can be reached through road.

Nainital has some mythological story related to it. It is believed that the most famous tourist spot Naini Lake after which the place got its name is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. The spot where Sati’s eyes (or Nain) fell, came to be called Nain-tal or lake of the eye or Nainital. Also, the goddess Shakti is worshiped at the Naina Devi temple.

Naini lake which is nestled in the mid of the town is an eye-shaped lake, offering a mesmerizing view of the sunrise, sunset, boating and enthralling view of Himalayas to the tourists. At the shore of the lake, people seek the blessings of Goddess Naina Devi at the Naina Devi temple. As it is a shakti peeth, it is revered and a popular Hindu worship place. People come from all over India to worship goddess Durga. Temple has two eyes depicting Naina of Goddess Durga, with the statues of Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha surrounding it.

To view the snow-covered Himalayas, the snow viewpoint is the most attractive place for tourists. It gives a panoramic view of the snow-covered mountains. The three prominent peaks that can be viewed from here are Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Nanda Kot.

For the wildlife lover, Nainital zoo is a perfect place to see Himalayan Bear, Himalayan Civet, Hill Patridge, Tibetan Wolf, Sambar, Royal Bengal Tiger, steppe eagle and many other species of birds.

The numerous tourist spots include mall road, Hanuman Garhi, tiffin top, neem Karoli baba ashram, governor’s house, khurpa tal, sariyatal, etc

Tourists flock to the Nainital whole round the year but the best time to visit is March to June but November to February is the best season to visit if you want to view snow.