Sunset Points To Visit in Mussoorie

As the sun sets into the warm painted bed, the view it creates on the canvas of the sky is truly mesmerising. And if you are one of those people who love watching and capturing the sunset views then, we have a list especially prepared for you. Check out these most popular sunset points in Mussoorie.

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Clouds End

 
  • Surrounded by deodar forest and oak trees, Clouds End offers you a breathtaking view of Algar River Valley.
  • Distance from Shiva Continental: 9kms (30 mins)
  • How To Reach: Take a Left from Picture Palace Barrier and go towards Library Chowk. Once you reach Library Chowk take the road towards Waverly School. One can easily reach Clouds End by Car or Two-wheeler.
  • Bonus Tip: Library Chowk is 10 mins from Shiva Continental, to avoid the mall road entry tax take road towards Mussoorie Bus Stand Road from Picture Palace.

Mall Road in Mussoorie during sunset

Mall Road

 
  • Located in the Heart of Mussoorie, Mall Road is a must-visit on your trip to Mussoorie. The Sunset Point (Dehradun viewpoint) is right in front of the famous cafe “Chick Chocolate”.
  • Distance from Shiva Continental:  550m (7 mins) Walking Distance.
  • How To Reach: Walk down towards the picture palace barrier (Shiva Continental is 300m walking distance from the mall road). From there it is a 7 mins walk on the mall road to the viewpoint.

Lal Tibba

Lal Tibba

 
  • The highest point in Mussoorie (7,164 feet), located on the top of Depot Hill in Landour, Lal Tibba is one of the most stunning viewpoints in the region. Lal Tibba offers breathtaking views of Nilkantha peak n Badrinath, Kedarnath peak, and Bandarpunch peak.
  • Distance From Shiva Continental: 3.1 Kms (15 mins)
  • How To Reach: Take the road up towards “Clock Tower” and go straight to reach Lal Tibba.
  • Bonus Tip: The road leading to Lal Tibba is narrow and steep. So it is advisable to ride on a two-wheeler instead of taking your car.

George Everest

George Everest

 
  • George Everest is one of the major tourist attractions in Mussoorie which is secluded and peaceful. It offers breathtaking views of the snow-topped Himalayan peaks and scenic views of the Doon Valley.
  • Distance From Shiva Continental: 9.8 km (45 mins)
  • How To Reach: Take a Left from Picture Palace Barrier and go towards Library Chowk. Once you reach Library Chowk take the road towards Waverly School. It is 6 km away from Library Chowk.
  • Bonus Tip: Library Chowk is 10 mins from Shiva Continental, to avoid the mall road entry tax take road towards Mussoorie Bus Stand Road from Picture Palace.

Gun Hill

Gun Hill

  • The second highest peak of Mussoorie, Gun Hill is a favourite place for viewing the picturesque Himalayan range and Doon Valley. A popular viewpoint in Mussoorie, Gun Point is located at 400 ft above The Mall.
  • Distance From Shiva Continental: 1 km (walking distance to Cable Car)
  • How To Reach: To reach Gun Hill Point one has to take the Cable Car. It is available from “Jhula-Ghar”, mall road. To reach the same, walk down towards the picture palace barrier (Shiva Continental is 300m walking distance from the mall road) and enter the mall road and go straight to reach Jhula-Ghar. The cable car takes around 5-10 min to reach Gun Hill from Jhula-Ghar and is priced at around Rs.100-Rs.150 per person for a round-trip.
  • Bonus Tip: Consider taking a two-wheeler on rent, it’ll be cheaper and will save you from traffic if any.