Lal Tibba
Lal Tibba, the highest point in Mussoorie, offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding snow capped hills. Through the Japanese telescope placed atop a 20 metres high hill since 1967, you can see the Badrinath, Kedarnath, Banderpunch and other Himalayan ranges.
Gun Hill
The second highest peak of Mussoorie, Gun Hill offers a majestic view of the Himalayan ranges such as Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri and a bird's eye view of Mussoorie town and Doon Valley. During pre-independence days, a gun mounted at the top used to be fired heralding mid-day to enable people to adjust their watches and hence this name. You can also enjoy a 400 metres ropeway ride from the Mall Road to Gun Hill.
Cloud's End
The romantically named Cloud's End is located at one end of Mussoorie. Apart from an invigorating walk through dense forest resplendent with varieties of flora and fauna, the place offers a panoramic view of snow clad Himalayas and the Yamuna river.
Camel's Back Road
This place gets its name from the life-sized rock resembling a camel's back. You can enjoy a pleasant walk or a pony ride on this 4 kilometers long stretch.
Sir George Everest’s House
Located about 6 kilometres from Mussoorie, this is the house and laboratory of the first Surveyor General of India, Sir George Everest. The highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, is named after him. The house is situated in a picturesque location from where you can catch the panoramic view of Doon Valley on one side and view of Yamuna Valley and snow bound Himalayan ranges on the other.
Dhanaulti
About 25 kilometres from Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is a small hamlet along the Tehri road. Surrounded by pines and deodars, Dhanaulti offers breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The venerated Surkhanda Devi shrine is also located here.