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Mussoorieमसूरी
Give Mussoorie 2 nights: walk the Mall and Camel's Back, ride the ropeway to Gun Hill, and day-trip to Kempty Falls or Landour. Skip in Jul–Aug monsoon.
Mussoorie is a colonial-era hill station at about 2,000 m in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, 38 km and roughly 1.5 hours by road from Dehradun. The Mall is the spine of the town and mostly closed to vehicles, so you walk it. Two nights covers the Mall, Gun Hill, Camel's Back and Landour; add a third for Kempty Falls or Dhanaulti. The season runs from March to June and again from September to November; winter brings freezing nights and occasional snow, and the monsoon from July to mid-September brings landslides and leeches on the trails.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, landslides), late Dec–Jan (ice and snow on roads)
- Airports
- DED · DEL
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mussoorie112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mussoorie, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyMussoorie is generally safe for tourists, including solo women, but the real risks are monsoon landslides, icy winter roads…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services · 100 police · 108 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 60 km (37 mi); taxi to Mussoorie roughly 2–2.5 h.DED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 37 mi (60 km); taxi to Mussoorie roughly 2–2.5 h.
- Getting aroundOn foot, mostly.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a Mall stall₹10–30 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹300–700 (≈ US$4–8)
- Museum or sight ticketJawahar Aquarium entry₹15 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 60 km (37 mi); taxi to Mussoorie roughly 2–2.5 h. Check current fares.) · DEL Delhi (Indira Gandhi) (About 290 km (180 mi); train or bus to Dehradun first, then road up. Check schedules.)DED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 37 mi (60 km); taxi to Mussoorie roughly 2–2.5 h. Check current fares.) · DEL Delhi (Indira Gandhi) (About 180 mi (290 km); train or bus to Dehradun first, then road up. Check schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid*
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest May (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Nov (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Mussoorie: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
20 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
20 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot, mostly. The Mall is closed to most vehicles and the flat stretch between Library Chowk and Kulri carries cycle rickshaws. Taxis are union-run with fixed rates and are useful only for Landour with luggage, Kempty Falls or Dhanaulti. Buses run from Dehradun to both ends of the Mall — Library and Picture Palace — and the two are a long walk apart, so pick the right one.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kempty Falls
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Taxi or bus from Library stand, about 15 km (9.3 mi)Taxi or bus from Library stand, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
Over-built and crowded; go early morning on a weekday or skip it.
Landour and Lal Tibba
goDoor to door: 2–3 h on foot one way
Walk up from Picture Palace via Landour Bazaar, or short taxi
Highest point in Mussoorie; steep uphill walk, so start early.
Dhanaulti
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Taxi or shared jeep on the Mussoorie–Dhanaulti road, about 25 km (16 mi)Taxi or shared jeep on the Mussoorie–Dhanaulti road, about 16 mi (25 km)
Deodar forest and quieter than Mussoorie; combine with the Himalayan Weavers workshop.
Dehradun
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi from the Library or Picture Palace end of the Mall
Gateway town for trains and the airport; do it on the way in or out, not as a day trip.
Rishikesh
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Taxi via Dehradun, about 75 km (47 mi)Taxi via Dehradun, about 47 mi (75 km)
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep a night by the Ganges.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Mall (Library Chowk to Picture Palace)
Walk to everything; no vehicles on most of the Mall, so bags get carried the last stretch. Best for a first visit.
Kulri Bazar
Mid-Mall, near Picture Palace; restaurants and shops on the doorstep, a bit noisier.
Landour
About 2 km (1.2 mi) above Landour Bazaar, quieter and cooler; steep walk or short taxi to the Mall.About 1.2 mi (2 km) above Landour Bazaar, quieter and cooler; steep walk or short taxi to the Mall.
Camel's Back Road
Quiet ridge road with valley views; 10–15 min walk to the Mall.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid hotel1 × 2 nights × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹3,500 | ₹14,000 |
| Dehradun → Mussoorie bus, one way2 × ₹50 | ₹90 |
| Dehradun → Mussoorie taxi, one way1 × ₹610 | ₹610 |
| Full-day taxi sightseeing (Dhanaulti and Kempty)1 × ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,250 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,190 per person per day, bed included | ₹24,750≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in rupees; travel to Mussoorie excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a Mall stall | ₹10–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali or North Indian meal | ₹150–400 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Omelette at a Mall Road outlet | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Cycle rickshaw on the Mall | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Gun Hill ropeway, round trip | ₹55 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jawahar Aquarium entry | ₹15 (≈ under US$1) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹300–700 (≈ US$4–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon (Jul–Aug): landslides and washed-out roads are common; check road status before travelling.
- Winter ice and snow: the Dehradun road and Landour lanes can be slippery; carry warm layers.
- The Mall is vehicle-free in stretches — arrange luggage help if your hotel is up a lane.
- Touts at Kempty Falls push parking, photos and 'guides'; agree any price before you start.
- Alcohol is hard to find outside hotels and a few bars; do not count on a late drink.
- Steep staircases and unlit lanes after dark: carry a torch or use your phone.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 108
- Tourist helpline (Uttarakhand)
- 1364
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Mussoorieमसूरी
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इस पते पर ले चलिएTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- Police100
- Ambulance108
- Tourist helpline (Uttarakhand)1364
Embassy
No embassies in Mussoorie; most are in New Delhi. The US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand all have missions in Delhi — check the address before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dehradun → Mussoorie bus: about ₹47 (≈ under US$1), about 1.5 h
- Dehradun → Mussoorie taxi: about ₹610 (≈ US$7) per taxi; shared about ₹100 (≈ US$2)+ per person
- Full-day taxi sightseeing: about ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) including Dhanaulti and Kempty Falls
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितने का है? — How much is it? (kitne ka hai)
- बहुत महंगा है — Too expensive (bahut mehnga hai)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai)
- यहाँ रोकिए — Please stop here (yahan rokiye)
Union-run taxis have fixed rates displayed at the stand; confirm before boarding.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mussoorie. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, landslides), late Dec–Jan (ice and snow on roads) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DED and the Dehradun railhead: last bus and taxi times field-checked, night-arrival fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Library Chowk, Kulri Bazar and Picture Palace, Camel's Back and Gun Hill, Landour and Lal Tibba.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Gun Hill ropeway, Kempty Falls, George Everest House, Company Garden) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and winter fixtures so gates A–D can go green.