Mussoorie Sightseeing - GUN HILL

Gun hill gets its quaint name from the pre-independence days when a gun mounted on this second highest peak of Mussorie was fired to herald mid-day, thus enabling people to adjust their watches. When colonial rule in India ended, the gun was silenced and melted to make taps. Once accessible by a steep, narrow bridle path, Gun Hill can now be reached in just about four minutes by a ropeway set up in 1970. The 400 mts. ropeway connects the Mall to Gun Hill and makes for a thrilling trip. It offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas, Banderpunch, Gangotri, Pithwara, Srikantha to name a few and a bird's eye view of Mussoorie town and Doon Valley. For the more adventurous, a steep path also runs up to Gun Hill by bridles path which forks-off from Mall Road near Kutchery and makes for a 20-25 minute walk. The second highest peak of Mussoorie, Gun Hill sits at 2122 mts above sea level and offers a breathtaking view and a peaceful break from a hectic travel schedule. At the peak one can find a few eateries, souvenir shops and other stalls as well.