Mussoorie  Tours

Tourist information about Mussoorie  

Location of Mussoorie  

• Located 35 kilometers from Dehradun
• It is situated at a distance of 290 kilometers from capital city New Delhi
• Hill station is situated at the foothill of Garhwal Himalayan range
• Located at an altitude of 2005 meters

Best time to visit Mussoorie  

• Summers are the best to visit Mussoorie
• Time from April to June is suitable to enjoy pleasant climate
• To witness rainfall, visit Mussoorie during winters

Climate of Mussoorie

• Temperature range varies from 5 degree Celsius to 29 degree Celsius
• One can experience clear weather during April
• Late October to middle of February are winter months
• During winter season, temperature can be as low as 1 degree Celsius ranging up to 10 degree Celsius

How to reach Mussoorie?

By Train

• Travel by Dehradun Railway Station which is just 36 kilometers from Mussoorie
• Trains from cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir travel to Dehradun
• From station, take taxis to reach Mussoorie

By Bus

• Number of state run buses travel to and fro from Mussoorie connecting Delhi, Dehradun, towns of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
• Bus service is easily available to travel in the city

By Air

• Reach Mussoorie via Jollygrant Airport (Dehradun airport) which is the nearest one
• Delhi and Mumbai flights will take to Dehradun

What is Mussoorie famous for?

• For adventure lovers, Mussoorie is the place
• Activities like trekking, paragliding, skiing are available
• To explore nature from close and stay in its lap, Mussoorie is the place

Things to do when traveling to Mussoorie  

1. Trekking

• In the foothills of Garhwal Himalayas, one can explore the beauties of Gangotri and Yamunatri
• Visit different temples, treks, gardens, waterfalls
• Sightseeing should include experiences like Sky Bridge and Cable Car ride

2. Hiking

• With options for excellent landscapes, lush green valleys coupled with mountains are suitable for hiking
• Har Ki dun trek, Nag Tibba Sumit, Dodital trek are among the famous ones
• Camping and trekking adventures are great options for tasting adventure in Mussoorie
• June to September is the ideal time for trekking and camping activities

3. Try adventure sports

• Try Skywalk for the best fun activities in Mussoorie
• Trying Zipline adventure with higher speed of 50 kilometers is exciting
• Zip swings at 80 feet height is also adventurous

4. Rock Climbing

• Rock climbing on rocks ranging from 50 feet to 600 feet height is exciting
• Among mountain based adventures, ATV riding and mountain biking is also superb
• One can try caving that requires daring behavior, mind peace, guts and curiosity to do the adventure

Places to visit in Mussoorie

1. Kempty Falls

• Famous for natural beauty, waterfall and photography
• Open for all days to visit and roam around for 1.5 to 2 hours
• Surrounded by mountain ranges on all sides
• Located a height of 1364 meters from sea level
• Suitable for witnessing sunrise and sunset views
• Perfect for trekking lovers

2. Happy valley

• Famous for knowing Tibetan culture
• Great for the viewpoints
• Located in the center of Mussoorie and at a short distance from Mall road
• Place is full of oak and deodar trees all around
• Taste Tibetan cuisine and shop at the souvenirs

3. Camel’s Back Road

• Suitable place for exploring natural beauty and adventure lovers
• Road named after rock with camel’s hump shape stretching over 3 to 4 kilometers
• For spectacular views of mountains and valleys, the road is the ideal one
• For shopaholics and trekking lovers, it is the ideal one

4. Gun Hill

• Second highest point known for its excellent natural exposure and adventure
• Lying at an altitude of 2024 meters above sea level, offers great view from such a height
• Place got its name due to cannon firing from the hill top
• Perfect for trekkers, ropeway and natural views

5. Mussoorie Lake

• Perfect blend of serenity, natural beauty and lakes
• 2 hours’ time is enough to stroll around
• Located at a distance of 6 kilometers from Mussoorie-Dehradun road
• Lake is often used a picnic spot accompanied by the small waterfall
• Activities like paddle boating is available in the lake   

6. Christ Church

• Place with historical and architectural importance
• Standing as a place of interest since 1836
• It has Gothic design and innovative style
• Beautiful decoration on interior wall of the church

8. Lal Tibba

• Located 2 kilometers from center of city
• It is on top of Depot Hill, Landour, 6 kilometers from Mussoorie
• Picture-perfect place located at 2275 meters

Famous festivals at Mussoorie 

1. Summer Festival

• Full of fun activities that locals and tourist can enjoy
• Folk dance, debates, cultural parades are the activities

2. Autumn Festival

• Organized during autumn months yearly
• The festival takes places for 10 days
• Festival organized by municipal board
• Activities such as sports, theatrical plays, skating shows are organized

3. Surkhanda Devi mela

• Exciting story of Lord Shiva whose head falls while doing Tandava
• Spot of the activity is known as Surkhanda Devi temple
• Fair is organized where tourists can visit

4. Phool Dei

• Celebrated during march or April
• Young girls are seen placing flowers on threshold of house to get God’s blessing

5. The Bhadraj fair

• Celebrated in July or August marking the wedding of goddess Parvati along with Lord Shiva
• Festival also indicates arrival of monsoon for harvesting season
• Bullocks are not used on the day
• Local people worship Lord Shiva seeking blessings

Food culture of Mussoorie

• Kumaon and Garhwal food are the top favorite of food lovers
• Aaloo ke Gutke prepared by roasting dry species
• Kafuli is known as spinach curry which is famous during winter months
• Phaanu originated in Garhwal, made from Gahal dal and taken with rice