Mussoorie sits at about 2,000 m above Dehradun, with views of the Doon valley on one side and the snow peaks of the Garhwal Himalaya on the other. It is close enough to Delhi for a long weekend.
Things to Do
- Mall Road – the main promenade with shops, cafés and the Library Chowk end.
- Gun Hill – ride the ropeway for views over town and the Himalaya.
- Landour – the quieter cantonment above Mussoorie, with old churches, Char Dukan's pancakes and Ruskin Bond's neighbourhood. Walk the Chakkar loop.
- Lal Tibba – the highest point in Landour with telescopes for mountain views.
- Kempty Falls – about 15 km away; popular (and crowded) for a dip.
- Company Garden – flower gardens and a small lake.
- George Everest's House – a restored 19th-century house and observatory on Park Estate with a short walk to a panoramic ridge.
- Cloud's End – a forested viewpoint at the western edge.
Dhanaulti
About 25 km from Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is a peaceful deodar forest with eco parks, apple orchards and the Surkanda Devi temple (reached by a short trek or ropeway). It sometimes gets snow in winter.
How to Reach
- Rail/Air: Dehradun station or Jolly Grant airport, then 35–60 km by road.
- Road: about 290 km from Delhi, 7–8 hours.
Best Time
- March–June: pleasant; summer weekends are crowded.
- October–November: clearest Himalayan views.
- December–February: cold, with occasional snow in Landour and Dhanaulti.
- July–August: monsoon mist – atmospheric but rainy.
3-Day Plan
- Day 1: Arrive, Mall Road, Gun Hill sunset.
- Day 2: Landour walk, Lal Tibba, Char Dukan; afternoon at George Everest's House.
- Day 3: Kempty Falls or Dhanaulti and Surkanda Devi.
Mussoorie Packages
Combine with Rishikesh and Haridwar on our Uttarakhand tours:
- Dehradun, Mussoorie & Dhanaulti – 3 Nights / 4 Days from Delhi
- Dehradun – Mussoorie – Dhanaulti – Rishikesh – Haridwar Tour Itinerary
- Mussoorie Honeymoon Retreat – 3 Nights / 4 Days from Delhi
- Mussoorie Hill Break – 2 Nights / 3 Days from Delhi
- Rishikesh & Mussoorie Getaway – 3 Nights / 4 Days from Delhi
Related reading: Rishikesh travel guide · Nainital travel guide · Uttarakhand holiday guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days are enough for Mussoorie?
Two to three days, or four if you add Dhanaulti and Rishikesh.
Does it snow in Mussoorie?
Occasionally between late December and February, especially in Landour and Dhanaulti.
Is Mussoorie better than Nainital?
Both are lovely. Mussoorie has Landour's charm and better Himalayan views; Nainital has its lakes.
How far is Mussoorie from Dehradun?
About 35 km, roughly an hour's drive.
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