Mussoorie, India: travel guide
Himalayan viewpoints and cool walks above the Doon valley
The 'Queen of the Hills' above Dehradun — Mall Road, Kempty Falls, Camel's Back Road, and sweeping Himalayan panoramas draw year-round visitors.
About Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a hill town in Uttarakhand, perched on a ridge above the Doon valley. It is one of northern India's older hill resorts, with colonial-era buildings, a long Mall Road and views of the snow peaks on clear days.
Things to do in Mussoorie include walking the Mall Road, taking the cable car up to Gun Hill, and strolling Camel's Back Road for open vistas. Kempty Falls is a popular excursion, while the quieter ridge of Landour and Lal Tibba brings bookshops, cafes and deodar forest walks. The Company Garden makes an easy family stop.
Mussoorie suits families, couples and walkers wanting a short escape from Delhi or Dehradun. The best time to visit Mussoorie is from March to June and September to November, with winter being cold and occasionally snowy.
- Country
- India
- Currency
- INR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
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Top places to visit in Mussoorie
Kempty Falls
Waterfall · 4.1 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry
Mussoorie's most famous waterfall, cascading down terraced rock into pools where visitors bathe, ~15 km from town with a cable-car descent.
Mall Road
Market · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
The bustling heart of Mussoorie, a pedestrian-friendly promenade of shops, cafes and colonial-era buildings with valley views.
Gun Hill
Viewpoint · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · free entry
The second-highest point in Mussoorie, reached by a ropeway from Mall Road, offering panoramic Doon-valley and Himalayan-peak views.
Camel's Back Road
Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate
A scenic 3-km walking and bridle road named for a camel-shaped rock, with sunset views over the hills and a quiet, leafy promenade.
Company Garden
Nature · 4.0 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate
A colourful landscaped garden with flowerbeds, a small lake with boating and an amusement area, a popular family stop near town.
Lal Tibba (Landour)
Viewpoint · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
The highest point in Mussoorie at Landour, with a telescope viewpoint over the snow-capped Himalayan ranges and the quaint colonial cantonment.
Landour Bazaar & Char Dukan
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
The charming colonial cantonment of Landour with its old bazaar, the famous Char Dukan eateries and the historic St. Paul's Church.
Mussoorie Lake
Nature · 4.0 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A small artificial lake ~6 km from town with pedal boating and valley views, a relaxed family spot on the Dehradun road.
Cloud's End
Viewpoint · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A scenic forested point marking the western edge of Mussoorie, with a colonial-era heritage bungalow and trails amid deodar and oak.
Jharipani / Bhatta Falls
Waterfall · 4.1 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate
A quieter waterfall and pool below the town with bathing spots and a chairlift, a refreshing nature stop away from Kempty's crowds.
Things to do
- Gun Hill Ropeway & Views Activity · 0.8 h · from INR 150 per person
- Landour Heritage Walk Cultural · 2.5 h · from INR 800 per person
- Kempty Falls & Lakes Tour Nature · 4 h · from INR 1,000 per person
- Camel's Back Sunset Walk Activity · 1.3 h · from INR 300 per person
Day trips and tours
- Mussoorie Sightseeing Tour 8 h · from INR 1,200
- Landour Heritage & Cafe Day 5 h · from INR 1,200
- Mussoorie & Dhanaulti Day Trip 9 h · from INR 1,800
Where to stay in Mussoorie
- Mall Road about INR 3,500 per night
Main shopping and dining street with hotels
Hotels
- JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove 5-star · INR 12,000 to INR 24,000 per night
- Fortune The Savoy Mussoorie 5-star · INR 9,000 to INR 17,000 per night
- Welcomhotel by ITC Mussoorie 5-star · INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per night
- Jaypee Residency Manor 4-star · INR 6,000 to INR 11,000 per night
- Hotel Kasmanda Palace 4-star · INR 4,500 to INR 8,500 per night
- Zostel Mussoorie 2-star · INR 600 to INR 2,000 per night
Where to eat
- Char Dukan (Landour) Cafe, Continental, North Indian · about INR 250 per person
- Kalsang Friends Corner Tibetan, Chinese · about INR 350 per person
- Lovely Omelette Centre Snacks, Fast Food · about INR 100 per person
- Landour Bakehouse Bakery, Cafe, Continental · about INR 350 per person
- Cafe Ivy (Landour) Continental, Italian, Cafe · about INR 450 per person
- Chick Chocolate Continental, Fast Food, Cafe · about INR 400 per person
- Urban Turban Bistro North Indian, Continental, Tandoor · about INR 650 per person
- Anand Restaurant North Indian, South Indian · about INR 250 per person
Getting to Mussoorie
Nearest airport: Rishikesh (via Dehradun) (DED), about 32 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Shared Taxi
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Mussoorie
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Mussoorie?
- The highest-rated places in our Mussoorie guide are Landour Bazaar & Char Dukan, Camel's Back Road, Mall Road, Lal Tibba (Landour), Gun Hill.
- Where should I stay in Mussoorie?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Mussoorie: Mall Road.
- How do I get around Mussoorie?
- Ways to get around Mussoorie covered in our guide: Shared taxi, Taxi, Walking.