Parri Tibba (Witch’s Hill) A nice and easy short day hike of around 2 hours (2 km). You will get a nice view of the Doon Valley and the Mussoorie area and is a great spot for picnics. It is not advisable to visit Witch’s Hill during storms as it seems supernaturally prone to lightning strikes.
Suakholi An easy and pleasant walk eastward on Tehri road. Watch for the curious sedimentary formations along the way. The ripple effect observed is actually an ancient ocean bed that has been thrust skywards millions of years ago. Fantastic views of the snow along the way.
Pepperpot and Pepperpot Cave A mountain so named because the squareness of its top resembles a pepperpot or shaker. Located to the east of Mussoorie, it is a leisurely day hike of around four hours (8 km). A nice place to see spectacular views of the surrounding hills, valleys and the distant snows. Also, a good area to meet up with some of the local fauna and birds.
Flag Hill Headout before sunrise, east on upper Tehri road, till you reach The Gap; then up the trail on the left till you reach the top of the hill where you will find Tibetan prayer flags hung all around. A short 2 km hike that gives you a good view of the snow peaks and the Aglar Valley to the north.
Bear Hill A similar short hike and in the same direction of Flag Hill, but instead follow the trail at the base of Flag Hill and then up to a saddle between the two hills. From here the trail is clear to the top of Bear Hill.
Benog Tibba This is a moderate hike around 18 kms distance which is accessible by jeep except for the last 7 kms. It is a rather bare-looking mountain to the west of Mussoorie. On the way there, you will enjoy a fantastic view of the Doon Valley. Expect to see a lot of bird species and keep your eyes open for Ghoral (Mountain Goat). From the summit you can uniquely view Mussoorie with the snows to the north and the sweeping curve of the Yamuna river far below.
Winter Line From mid-October to January, when the sun sets, the western horizon turns a myriad combination of yellow, red, orange and mauve. The winter line can be observed at the Chakkar walk. This rare phenomenon can only be seen in 2 places in the world. Mussoorie and Switzerland. It occurs due to the refraction of sunlight at a particular angle, visible only from mountain areas with a long, clear valley towards the west.
Char Dukan Literally meaning ‘four shops’ though there are more than four shops now. A cool place to hang out with family or friends and enjoy chai with snacks.
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