Secret places in Mussoorie to gain Nirvana

- July 22, 2020

There is a hill station located around 33 kilometers from Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, which we know as Mussoorie. The place which has been called the ‘Queen of the Hills’ since the colonial times is no less than a paradise itself. Mussoorie is a hill station located at an elevation of 6580 feet and covered in clouds and snow. If you really want to see complete Mussoorie then you would need at least a period of 15days so that you can explore it completely. There are more than 30 places to see in a total of Mussoorie but frankly speaking every turn and every moment you spend there you will feel the heavens have come down to earth.

When we leave Dehradun first thing after Rajpur road, you would find is Malsi Dear Park, the astonishing zoo of Dehradun. When moving towards Mussoorie you will see nature is taking a jaw-dropping change. The valleys start to emerge and roads will become curvier. Going a little front you would find the first Shiva temple. Hundreds of shops and hotels all around the valley will amaze you that in such a height how people survive and thrive. When reaching Mussoorie toll booth you would realize that the temperature has already started o fall.

Moving up and going with the flow you would find Mussoorie bus stand from where the main mall road starts, one of the main attractions of Mussoorie. Starting from there you will see all the attractions. When you will explore Mall road, you will find how the modern and old Mussoorie merged and gave us the queen of the hills. There are some small places to visit on the mall road like the Aquarium, Wax The museum, ropeway, gun hill, Mussoorie Christ Church, and many others. Now moving on to the main attraction and tourist places you can visit and never forget.

Mall Road

Clouds end

Around 7 km from the main town of Mussoorie, there is a hill covered in Oak and Deodar forest called the Cloud end. Due to ecological conditions, a special phenomenon takes place, you can see the cloud in both the lower and upper part of the mountain. When seen for the first time you will feel like grabbing the clouds. This place is nothing less than Limbo, the midway of earth and heaven. There is also a beautiful heritage bungalow built about 182 years from now. The bungalow is now converted into a special hotel (Clouds End Hotel).

Nag Tibba Trek

Around 16 km from the main town of Mussoorie, you will find one the most exhilarating trekking point called as Nag Tibba trekking trail. This place is relatively unknown and one of the rare places in Mussoorie where you won’t find traffic or a huge crowd. this place gives you a chance to climb way up to 10,000 ft in the middle of snow-covered mountains and immensely beautiful evening sky. The highest peak of this trek is called the serpent’s peak and this whole range is served as the home to nag devta as understood by the name. This trek is for the people who what to run away from busy daily life and have so quality time in nature.

Jabarkhet nature reserve

One of the hidden gems of Mussoorie is Jabarkhet Nature Reserve. A reserve spread across 100 acres of land is home to the rare and extensive variety of plants, animals, birds, and mammals. This reserve is privately owned and is one of the best places for bird watching. The management will provide you with a color-coded map that is very easy to follow and you can hire a guide as well who will help you to see almost all the hidden parts and beauty of the place. The park contains 8 well-demarcated trails which you can follow to enjoy to the fullest. If you are a nature enthusiast then you must visit the Jabarkhet nature reserve.

Benog wildlife sanctuary

Home to almost extinct animals like mountain quails, deers, and red-billed blue magpie, Benog wildlife sanctuary is one of the well-known places in Mussoorie. This place is surrounded by the Himalayas and covered in pine trees. You can enjoy bird watching or you can enjoy the beauty of chaukhamba and bandarpunch peaks. This sanctuary spreads across 339 hectares of land and is also known as Vinog mountain Quail Sanctuary. This place is not just home to endangered species of animals but also contains the treasure of rare and exotic medical herbs and plants.

Lambi Dehar Mines

Taking about paranormal activity, many people would close their eyes; one of the spookiest places in Mussoorie is Lamba Dehar mines. It is one of the famous places in Mussoorie yet most disregarded places. The place is enveloped in complete greenery and dreamlike landscapes but yet the silence of nature will give you chills. In the 1990s the mines were closed after the death of whooping 50,000 workers of the mines, not a single survivor. The reason behind this miss-happening is said to be inappropriate mining practices that caused lung disorder but the locals believe that it is the work of a sinister spirit or witch who still haunts the place. There have been several car accidents and even a helicopter also crashed near the mines which scare people even more. Ghost enthusiasts you would love to visit the place and explore the unexploited secrets of lambi dehar mines.

These were the special places which are all the hidden gems of Mussoorie. Some of the places are almost untouched and some of the places you might find a little crowd. Overall if you really and to give some meaning to your time and peace of mind, visit Mussoorie and feel the heavens coming down on earth. There are a total of 3 waterfalls in Mussoorie which gather a total crowd. There are a total of 24 proper tourist places where you might find the rush. The places I told you about are the points where you can find peace of mind away from the city crowd or any kind of human contact in the middle of nature. Below are some of the places you can enjoy as well. Cheers.