Ideal for a weekend trip, Mussoorie is known as the Queen of the Hills. The cool crisp fresh air, majestic mountains, and green and verdant Doon Valley below, makes Mussoorie a popular tourist destination for honeymoon couples and families alike. The waterfalls and uninterrupted romance of the place makes it a favorite spot in summers, Dussehra holidays in October, and Christmas holidays.
Once the exclusive club for British and Indian royalty, Mussoorie is now approachable to everybody. Situated on a horseshoe-shaped ridge, Mussoorie's hairpin road bends makes for a thrilling drive with panoramic views. 15 km long, Mussoorie has its pulsing center at the Mall Road. Best way to fully unwind in the city is to explore its meandering ways on foot. Don’t forget to have a photograph clicked in the traditional Garhwali costume at the famous Gun Hill.
Places to See
Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, Mussoorie is one of the popular hill stations of the Garhwal region. You must see:
- Gun Hill
- Childer's Lodge, the highest peak of Mussoorie near Lal Tibba
- Camel's Back Road
- Jharipani Fall
- Bhatta Fall
- Kempty Fall
- Nag Devta Temple
- Mussoorie Lake
- Van Chetna Kendra
- Sir George Everest House
- Jwalaji Temple at Benog Hill
- Clouds End
- Naga Tibba
- Dhanolti
- Surkhanda Devi Temple
- Lakha Mandal
Shopping
Carved wooden artifacts such as decorative items and kitchen appliances, and warm Tibetan clothes are popular buys at Mussoorie. Don't forget to try chocolate at the Chic Chocolate in Kulri Bazaar.
Where to Stay
There are more than 100 hotels in Mussoorie, ranging from cheap and budget hotels to luxury heritage hotels that once belonged to Indian or British royals. You can try:
- Avalon Resorts
- Camp Spring Side
- Connaught Castle
- Country Inn
- Days Inn Resort
- Dunsvirk Court
- Fort Resort
- Fortune Resort Grace
- Honeymoon Inn
- Hotel Brentwood
How to Reach Mussoorie
Situated at a height of 2,500 meters above sea level, Mussoorie is close to Dehradun, 34 km away.
By Road: Motorable roads in excellent condition and regular buses to Mussoorie connect it to major cities nearby such as Delhi, 269 km from here, and Dehradun.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Mussoorie is at Dehradun, which has trains to and from major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi and Lucknow. Shatabdi Express that runs from Delhi to Dehradun is perhaps the most convenient option to reach here.
By Air: The nearest airport to Mussoorie is the Jolly Grant Airport, 24 km from Dehradun. Indian Airlines and Air Deccan offer daily flights to and from Delhi here.
