Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,005 m
- Good for
- Hill station
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov
Overview
About Mussoorie
Perched above the Doon valley, Mussoorie is a ridge of colonial churches, bookshops and misty walks. Landour, its quieter cantonment, is where writers come to disappear for a while.
Highlights
- 01Mall Road and Camel's Back Road walks
- 02Landour's char dukan and Lal Tibba
- 03Kempty Falls
- 04Cable car to Gun Hill
At a glance
- Region
- Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,005 m
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov
- Good for
- Hill station
Trips to Mussoorie
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Mussoorie
14°C
Cloudy
Wind 9 km/h
Next 5 days
- Today17°11°
- Fri17°10°
- Sat18°9°
- Sun19°9°
- Mon19°9°
Forecast data from MET Norway · updates every 30 minutes
Location
Finding Mussoorie
- Region
- Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,005 m
- Coordinates
- 30.4598° N · 78.0644° E
Getting there
How to reach Mussoorie
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
~60 km away
About 2 hours by taxi, the last stretch on winding hill roads.
Dehradun
~35 km away
Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains from Delhi, then about an hour uphill.
From Delhi
~290 km drive
7–8 hours via Dehradun. Leave early to avoid weekend traffic near Kimadi.
Mussoorie in pictures
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When to go
Best months for Mussoorie
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Journeys that include Mussoorie
Good to know
Planning a trip to Mussoorie
When is the best time to visit Mussoorie?
The best months to visit Mussoorie are March, April, May, June, September, October and November. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Mussoorie?
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 60 km away. The most convenient railway station is Dehradun, about 35 km away. By road, Mussoorie is about 290 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Mussoorie? Will the altitude be a problem?
Mussoorie is at about 2,005 m. That is comfortable for most travellers, including children and older parents, but mornings and evenings are cold for much of the year, so pack warm layers.
How much does a trip to Mussoorie cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Mussoorie?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Mussoorie with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
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