The Gun Hill ropeway takes you from Mall Road to a viewpoint above Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. At the summit, you can look across the Doon Valley and Himalayan ranges, and explore traces of the hill’s history.
- Location: Gun Hill, Mussoorie; the cable car departs from Mall Road.
- Views: Doon Valley and Himalayan ranges, including snow-covered peaks.
- Access: A cable-car ride is needed to reach the summit.
- Tickets and hours: One source gives a round-trip fare of Rs 75, but published operating hours differ.
What can you see from Gun Hill?
Gun Hill offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the Doon Valley. Uttarakhand Tourism describes it as the highest point on Mall Road, while the District Dehradun tourism page identifies it as Mussoorie’s second-highest peak, at 2,122 metres.
At the summit, telescopes offer a closer look at the scenery. You can also find old gun placements and remnants of a shooting range. The hill’s name dates to a gun installed there by the British in 1865 and fired daily at noon to indicate the time.
How do you get from Mall Road to Gun Hill?
The Gun Hill cable car boards from Mall Road. Uttarakhand Tourism places Mall Road between Kulri Bazaar and Library Chowk and describes it as Mussoorie’s main shopping area, so you can make the boarding point part of a town stroll.
For a broader route that links town stops and viewpoints, use this one-day Mussoorie itinerary from town to viewpoints as a planning reference.
What are the Gun Hill ropeway tickets and hours?
A Uttarakhand tourism information site gives the round-trip ropeway fare as Rs 75 and its operating hours as 10:00 am–06:00 pm. Incredible India gives the viewpoint’s hours as 09:00 AM–06:00 PM, so the published opening times do not match. Check the official site before you go, especially if your timing depends on the first or last ride.
Keep in mind that the cable car and the viewpoint are described with different hours. Confirm the ropeway’s current ticket and service details with its operator before setting out.
How can you pair Gun Hill with a town walk?
Combine the cable-car visit with a walk along Mall Road, which runs between Kulri Bazaar and Library Chowk. The route gives you a chance to include Mussoorie’s main shopping area before or after the summit. For local route options and transport, this guide to getting around Mussoorie covers roads, walks and local transport.
Camel’s Back Road is a place for walks and horse riding, with a sunset view.
Gun Hill is about 4.1 km from Hotel Ratan, a three-star hotel in Mussoorie.
FAQs
Where does the Gun Hill ropeway start?
The cable car to Gun Hill departs from Mall Road in Mussoorie.
What is the Gun Hill ropeway fare?
A Uttarakhand tourism information site gives a fare of Rs 75 for a round trip. Confirm the fare with the ropeway operator before your visit.
What views can you see from Gun Hill?
The viewpoint looks over the Doon Valley and Himalayan ranges, including snow-covered peaks.
Why is it called Gun Hill?
A gun was installed on the hill in 1865 and fired daily at noon to indicate the time; the name comes from that practice.