- Best time
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,100–8,000
- Food a day
- ₹400–1,800
- Nearest railhead
- 35 km away
- Nearest airport
- 60 km away
Plan Mussoorie in a minute. Day-by-day plan, stays, budget and trains — free on JrnyLoop.
Plan this tripAbout Mussoorie
A ridge-top hill station above Dehradun: Mall Road crowds, misty Landour lanes with bakeries, and waterfalls on the way to Yamuna valley.
Things to do in Mussoorie
Mall Road
Mall Road is the central promenade in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India, filled with shops and food stalls. It is a lively hub where visitors take leisurely walks in the evenings.
Kempty Falls
A busy cascade on the Yamunotri road in Uttarakhand, developed as a tourist destination around 1835 by a British officer. A stream running through the year falls from a high altitude and splits into five smaller cascades.
Gun Hill ropeway
Gun Hill ropeway is a cable car that takes visitors up to the second-highest point in Mussoorie. The popular viewpoint offers sweeping views of the Himalayan peaks and the Doon valley below.
Tip: Look out for local snack stalls and souvenir shops at the top
Landour & Char Dukan
Landour is a small cantonment town contiguous with Mussoorie in Uttarakhand. Visitors can walk the peaceful Chakkar loop past old churches and charming British Raj-era cottages.
Lal Tibba
Lal Tibba is a scenic viewpoint located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India. It features a telescope to view the snow-capped Bandarpunch and Kedarnath peaks.
Tip: Carry a warm jacket as it gets quite chilly at the top
George Everest Peak
George Everest Peak features the ruined house and laboratory of the Surveyor General of India. Located on a scenic ridge in Mussoorie, it offers panoramic views of the Doon Valley and the snow-clad Himalayan peaks.
Company Garden
Company Garden in Mussoorie is a popular park featuring well-maintained flower gardens and a small lake. Visitors can spend a peaceful hour exploring the lush greenery and vibrant flora.
Where to stay in Mussoorie
Mall Road
Lively, central and walkable.
Landour
Quiet, old-world cottages and forest walks.
Library Chowk
Cheaper hotels at the west end of the Mall.
What to eat
Char Dukan
Pancakes, Maggi and bun-omelette in Landour.
Lovely Omelette Centre
Cheese-chilli omelettes on Mall Road.
Landour Bakehouse
Cakes and coffee in a colonial bakery.
Kalsang
Tibetan food — thukpa and momos.
Good to know
- Weekends bring Dehradun traffic — come on weekdays.
- Landour has no ATMs; carry cash.
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