The Mall, Mussoorie

The Bazaar of this idyllic hill station, the heart of a small town, the Mall at Mussoorie is heaven for everyone who loves to shop, is curious to explore or just happy hanging around taking a walk down the place. A trip down the Mall and one comes across places of interest for tourists with varied interests. In the streets bustling with tourists and locals alike, one can enjoy a horseback ride or on the colorful cycle rickshaws. The mall is a delight for shoppers to browse through and purchase anything from antiques to wood-crafted items to even getting an outfit stitched at a local tailor?s! For the booklovers, besides the old but well-stocked bookshops, a chance to bump into famous author Ruskin Bond is another excitement to look forward to. The Mall does not disappoint foodies either with various cuisines for options. The Mall has a playground for children and gaming consoles as well to keep them busy while the adults indulge in their shopping. Extending from the Library Bazaar, which gets its name from a Victorian-style Library dominating the western end to the Clock tower at the other, the mall offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and the Doon Valley below. The Library, unfortunately, is open only to members, and there are a few shops in this area catering mainly to tourists. Private vehicles are allowed on the Mall after paying a small fee, but cars are not allowed during the peak tourist season. As the evening approaches, the Mall lights up and the place is enveloped in a nostalgic mist that would transport a romantic into a different world altogether.