Mussoorie travel guide
Queen hills
Mussoorie is a classic Himalayan hill station known for cool climate, colonial charm, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, forest walks, and vibrant markets, making it a favorite destination for families, honeymooners, and leisure travelers seeking nature, relaxation, and panoramic mountain views.
Best time to visit Mussoorie
Mar–Apr and Oct–Dec are best. May–Jun is the busy peak, Dec–Feb brings cold and some snow, and the Jul–mid-Sep monsoon makes the road up risky.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | good | 3–10 °C | 50 mm | medium | Freezing nights; snow possible in cold spells |
| February | good | 3–11 °C | 70 mm | medium | Cold; snow possible; bright afternoons |
| March | best | 7–16 °C | 70 mm | medium | Cool and clear; light woollens needed in the evenings |
| April | best | 12–21 °C | 60 mm | medium | Mild and clear; good for walks to Gun Hill and Camel's Back Road |
| May | good | 14–23 °C | 70 mm | high | Peak season; Mall Road and viewpoints are packed |
| June | good | 16–23 °C | 200 mm | high | Busy; pre-monsoon showers, monsoon due in July |
| July | avoid | 15–21 °C | 630 mm | low | Heavy monsoon rain, mist and landslides on the road up |
| August | avoid | 15–20 °C | 550 mm | low | Rain most days; views lost in cloud; slippery lanes |
| September | mixed | 14–20 °C | 260 mm | low | Rain tapers by mid-month; views start to clear |
| October | best | 11–19 °C | 60 mm | medium | Dry and clear; busy around Diwali |
| November | best | 8–16 °C | 15 mm | low | Crisp and clear; cold evenings |
| December | best | 4–13 °C | 10 mm | high | Cold and clear; busy from Christmas to New Year |
How many days to spend in Mussoorie
Two days cover Gun Hill, the Mall, Bhatta Falls, Landour and the Tibetan temple at Happy Valley; a third adds Kempty Falls or Dhanaulti.
How to reach Mussoorie
- By air: Dehradun/Jolly Grant (DED) — 50 km by road. Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- By train: Dehradun (DDN) — 29 km by road. Buses and taxis to Mussoorie leave from here
- By road: From Dehradun — 29 km. Buses reach the Library and Picture Palace ends of the Mall
Getting around
Most of Mussoorie is best seen on foot; the Mall is closed to most vehicles. Cycle rickshaws and buses run in town; hire a taxi for Kempty Falls and Dhanaulti.
Things to do in Mussoorie
- Kedarnath — Temple (5 h · Free entry)
- Ganga Arti Ghat Rishikesh — Aarti (1 h · Free entry)
- Har Ki Pauri — Ghat (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Ganga Aarti Sthal, Haridwar — Aarti (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Yamunotri — Temple (4 h · Free entry)
- Triveni Ghat — Ghat (1 h · Free entry)
- Rafting Camping In Shivpuri Rishikesh — Rafting (4 h · Paid entry)
- Kempty Fall Road — Falls
- Maa Mansa Devi Temple, niranjani akhada, Haridwar — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
- Mall Road — Market
- Lakshman Jhula — Bridge
- Mahadev Mandir — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Gun Hill, Mussoorie — Hill (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Shri Maa Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar — Temple (2.5 h · Free entry)
- Parmarth Niketan Ashram — Ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
- The Beatles Ashram — Ashram (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Kunjapuri Temple — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
- Kaudiyala Rafting Start Point — Rafting (4 h · Paid entry)
- Lal tibba — Peak (2 h)
- Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar — Temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Ganga Ghat — Ghats (1 h · Free entry)
- Haridwar market — Market (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Peak View Hotel — View
- Chopta — Meadow
- Gaurikund — Temple
- GUCCHUPANI ROBBERS CAVE — Cave (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Ram Jhula — Bridge
- Rajaji Tiger Reserve — Wildlife (4 h · ₹150)
- Patna Waterfall — Falls (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Aastha Path Rishikesh — Path (1 h · Free entry)
- Camels Back Road — Walk
- Atal Udhyan Mussoorie — Garden (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Jharipani Waterfall — Falls (2 h)
- Benog Wildlife Sanctuary — Wildlife (3 h · Paid entry)
- Chardukan Mussoorie — Cafes (1 h · Free entry)
- Bharat Mata Temple, Haridwar — Mandir (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Shree Daksheshwar Mahadev - Daksh Prajapati Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Jungle Safari Rajaji National Park — Safari (4 h · ₹1,800 per person (5-hour tour))
- Harsil — Valley
- Forest Research Institute — Museum
- Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Indira Market Dehradun — Market (1.5 h · Free entry)
- TerraMD India — Temple
- Vashishtha Gufa Ashram — Cave (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Mussoorie Lake — Lake (1.5 h · ₹30)
- Clouds End View Point — Forest (1.5 h)
- Bhatta falls — Falls (1.5 h)
- Nag Tibba — Trek (10 h)
- Adventure Park Mussoorie with Paragliding, Zip Line, Camping, Nature Walk, Wildlife safari , Bungee Jump, Forest Bath — Adventure (4 h · Paid entry)
- Yagyashala, Shantikunj Haridwar — Ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Saptrishi Ashram, Haridwar — Ashram (1 h · Free entry)
- Saptarishi Ghat — Ghat (1 h · Free entry)
- Vaishno Devi Temple (Mata Lal devi Ji) — Temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Sonprayag — Prayag
- Uttarkashi - Gangotri Road — View
- Sahastradhara — Falls
- Mindrolling Monastery — Monastery (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Lachhiwala Range — Picnic
- Clock Tower — Tower
- Tibetan Buddhist Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Shri Bilvkeshwar Mahadev Temple Niranjani Akhada — Temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Yog Niketan Ashram — Ashram
- Pawan dham — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Ganga Beach — Riverbank (2.5 h · Free entry)
- Barkot — Town
- Dehradun Zoo — Park (2 h · Paid entry)
- Landour Bakehouse — Market (45 min · Free entry)
- Phata — Helipad
Food to try in Mussoorie
- Tibetan momos and thukpa — Tibetan restaurants near Happy Valley and the Mall serve them
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mussoorie?
Mar–Apr and Oct–Dec are best. May–Jun is the busy peak, Dec–Feb brings cold and some snow, and the Jul–mid-Sep monsoon makes the road up risky.
How many days are enough for Mussoorie?
2–3 days. Two days cover Gun Hill, the Mall, Bhatta Falls, Landour and the Tibetan temple at Happy Valley; a third adds Kempty Falls or Dhanaulti.
How do I reach Mussoorie?
By air: Dehradun/Jolly Grant (DED) — 50 km by road. Nearest airport with scheduled flights. By train: Dehradun (DDN) — 29 km by road. Buses and taxis to Mussoorie leave from here. By road: From Dehradun — 29 km. Buses reach the Library and Picture Palace ends of the Mall.
What are the top things to do in Mussoorie?
Kedarnath, Ganga Arti Ghat Rishikesh, Har Ki Pauri, Ganga Aarti Sthal, Haridwar, Yamunotri, Triveni Ghat.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.