Company Garden

The flora and blossoms: The main attraction of the Company Garden is its vast variety of flora. The lush green carpeted lawn of the Company Gardens is covered with more than 800 types of flowering plants, and during the late spring till the end of monsoon, most of these flowers are in bloom - making the place look like the heaven's garden. There are whites and pastels as well as bright and colourful blossoms like dahlia, pansies, petunias, lilies and so on.

The green lawn: The lawn with a fountain in the middle offers a perfect place to have a little picnic with your friends and families. The heart of the garden is the gigantic China tree which offers a lovely shade during the days the sun shines real bright. The garden of flowers surrounds the lawn and makes this a beautiful place to sit or stroll in the afternoon breeze as well. The garden is the main place to enjoy a leisurely time with your company. It not only offers a picture-perfect ambience to relax but also a stunning view of the hills around. The flower shrubs work as brilliant background for photographs.

The nursery: Seems like there is no end of flowers and plants in Company Garden of Mussoorie. There is a greenhouse nursery from where you can purchase smaller versions of the flowers you saw out in the garden in little tubs and pots to bring home. It will be a great addition to your balcony garden as well as stay as a souvenir of your visit.

Rides and amusement park: There is an amusement park inside the Company Garden to keep your tiny tots busy. There are various rides which are safe but exciting enough for you to enjoy with your children. Do try the Columbus (the giant ship that sways up and down), hanging from the bar and the bull ride - though it is not suitable for very small children.

The lake, waterfalls and boating: There is a man-made lake inside with an artificial waterfall that adds to the beauty and aesthetics of the whole place. You can do paddle boating in the lake. Per head charge for 15 minutes of boating is INR 75. It is an exciting and fun thing to do, especially if you have kids who have never been to a boat before. However, keep an eye out for their safety.

Eating and shopping: The Company Garden has its own food court serving hygienic and tasty food. You can enjoy a fun-filled and delicious snack here and get refreshed. There are also around 10-12 shops inside the premises that sell small souvenirs and trinkets for you to take home. There is also a shop where you can get yourself photographed by a professional photographer in authentic and traditional Himachali dress.

Telescopic view: The telescopic view of the surrounding Himalayan Mountains, which are otherwise far away and hidden in grey mist, costs INR 10 only. It is a great thing to experience at a very low cost. The person in charge will point out the peaks for you to identify.