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Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

Mussoorie

✓ Last verified Oct 2026

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A classic hill station an overnight away from Delhi, with waterfalls and writers' lanes.

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Overview

Mussoorie is a hill station above Dehradun with Himalayan views on clear days, colonial-era buildings and a long literary association. It is crowded at weekends but quiet midweek. Pair it with Landour for a calmer experience.

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How to reach

  • From Delhi

    6–7 h

    About 290 km by road (6–7 hours) via Dehradun. Trains to Dehradun then a taxi.

  • From Dehradun

    1–1.5 h

    Around 35 km uphill; taxis and buses run all day.

Where to stay

  • Mall Road area

    ₹1,500–6,000 / night

    Convenient but busy; many mid-range hotels.

  • Landour

    ₹3,000–10,000 / night

    Quiet cottages and heritage stays, with good walks.

Things to do

  • Landour and Lal Tibba

    Half day

    Stroll through the quiet end of town; clear days offer snow-peak views.

  • Camel's Back Road walk

    1 h

    Flat, scenic road for an evening walk.

  • Kempty and Mossy Falls

    Half day

    Waterfalls are crowded in season and risky when water is high.

  • Cloud's End and Company Garden

    2 h

    Easy short outings for families.

Food

  • Cafés in Landour

    ₹150–500 / person

    Bakeries and old tea shops with cosy interiors.

Safety & permits

Safety notes

Do not swim at waterfalls during monsoon. Roads can have heavy traffic on weekends; start early.

Phone network & ATMs

Generally good in town.

Places in Mussoorie

Sights

  • Camel's Back Road

    Level road good for an evening walk.

  • Lal Tibba

    Highest point in Landour, with long views on clear days.

Food

  • Landour bakeries

    Old bakeries and tea rooms.

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