Mussoorie Travel Guide: Places to Visit, Best Time and Travel Tips
Welcome to our Mussoorie travel guide. Mussoorie, the Queen of the Hills, sits at about 2,000 metres in the Garhwal hills of Uttarakhand, above the Doon Valley and Dehradun. It grew as a British summer town and still has old churches, cottages and long walks with views of the snow peaks. This Mussoorie travel guide tells you what to see, when to go, how to get there and how long to stay.
Mussoorie Travel Guide at a Glance
- Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Height: about 2,000 metres
- Time needed: two to three days
- Best time: March to June and October to November
- Nearest station and airport: Dehradun, about 35 km by road
Best Places to Visit in Mussoorie
Every Mussoorie travel guide starts with the Mall, but the best of Mussoorie lies on the quieter walks above it.
The Mall
The main street of Mussoorie, with shops, cafés, old hotels and views over the Doon Valley.
Gun Hill
Ride the cable car from the Mall to the second-highest point in town, for views of the snow peaks on clear days.
Camel’s Back Road
A flat walk around the hill, named after a rock shaped like a camel’s hump, and the best place in town for sunset.
Landour and Lal Tibba
The quiet old part of Mussoorie, with cedar forests, old cottages, Char Dukan cafés and Lal Tibba, a viewpoint over the Himalayan peaks.
Christ Church
One of the oldest churches in the Himalayas, on the Mall, with fine stained glass windows.
Kempty Falls
A popular waterfall about 15 km from town, with pools for paddling.
Company Garden and George Everest’s House
A flower garden near town, and the old home of the surveyor George Everest, on a ridge with wide valley views.
Places to Visit near Mussoorie
This part of our Mussoorie travel guide covers the best day trips and longer trips.
- Dhanaulti: cedar forests, eco parks and winter snow, about 25 km away.
- Surkanda Devi: a hilltop temple near Dhanaulti with wide Himalayan views.
- Kanatal: a quiet village for camping and nature walks, about 40 km away.
- Nag Tibba: a popular weekend trek in the Garhwal hills.
- Rishikesh and Haridwar: yoga, rafting and the Ganga Aarti, about two to three hours away.
- Nainital: the lake town of Kumaon. Read our Nainital travel guide.
A Three-Day Mussoorie Plan
- Day 1: the Mall, Christ Church, Gun Hill and sunset on Camel’s Back Road.
- Day 2: Landour, Lal Tibba, George Everest’s House and Company Garden.
- Day 3: Kempty Falls, or Dhanaulti and Surkanda Devi.
Best Time to Visit Mussoorie
- March to June: cool and pleasant, the busiest time.
- July to September: monsoon rain, mist and green hills, with some landslides.
- October to November: clear skies and the best snow peak views.
- December to February: cold, with some snow, more often in Dhanaulti.
How to Reach Mussoorie
- By train: Dehradun station, about 35 km away, has fast trains from Delhi.
- By air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) airport, about 60 km away, has flights from Delhi and other cities.
- By road: about 290 km, or seven hours, from Delhi.
Mussoorie Travel Guide: Tips for Your Visit
- Book hotels early for May, June and holiday weekends.
- Carry warm layers; evenings are cool even in summer.
- Walk around town; traffic on the Mall and the road to Kempty Falls is slow in peak season.
- Visit Lal Tibba and Gun Hill early in the day for the clearest views.
- Read our India travel tips before you go.
Ready-Made Mussoorie Tours
If you want us to plan everything, these private tours include Mussoorie. See all our Mussoorie tour packages.
- 5-day Mussoorie Nainital tour: two classic hill stations.
- 7-day Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour: hills, lakes and tigers.
- 8-day Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour: Rishikesh, the Ganga Aarti, the hills and a tiger safari.
Mussoorie Travel Guide FAQ
How many days are enough for Mussoorie?
Two to three days, with one more for Dhanaulti or Rishikesh.
What is Mussoorie famous for?
The Mall, Landour, Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and views of the Doon Valley and the snow peaks.
Which is better, Mussoorie or Nainital?
Mussoorie has longer walks and old Landour. Nainital has its lake and quieter lakes nearby. Many guests visit both.
How far is Mussoorie from Dehradun?
About 35 km, or one to one and a half hours by car.
Does it snow in Mussoorie?
Some snow falls in many winters, between late December and February, and more often in Dhanaulti.
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