Mussoorie Lake is a man-made lake developed as a picnic spot by the City Board and the Mussoorie Dehradun Developmental Authority. This tiny lake is created by a natural waterfall cascading nearby.
One has to take a swift flight of stairs to reach the lake area. The green cover around the lake offers spellbinding views of Doon Valley and the mighty Garhwal ranges.
There are a few shops and eateries having an open seating arrangement. These tiny restaurants serve:
You can sip a cup of hot coffee while soaking the warmth of the sun shining over the lofty hills. If you are planning to eat somewhere else then here are a few options:
These are the few nearby restaurants from Mussoorie, you can choose to eat at the place which suits your budget.
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Rs 15
Famous For: Boating, Picnicking, Adventure Activities
Distance (From Library Bus Stand): 6.5 km
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours
Place Location: On Dehradun-Mussoorie road
Transportation Options: Bus/Cab/Auto
Activities: Boating, Zip Lining- Rs 350 per heads
Mussoorie Lake is situated 6 km away from Mussoorie Library Bus Stand. The road winding towards Mussoorie lake offers refreshing views of the green slopes. This artificial lake is situated on Dehradun-Mussoorie road. One can get down at Dhobi Ghat, from where you can walk on foot to reach the lake.
Alternatively, you can also hire a taxi to reach here. Dehradun railway station at 28 km away is the nearest railhead. Dehradun Jolly Grant airport at 53 km away is the closest air-connectivity.