Mussoorie

Mussoorie at a glance

Mussoorie is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is about 35 kilometres from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north of the national capital of New Delhi. The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range.

Area 2,006 m
Population 30,118 (2011)
Winter Temperature 9 °C
Summer Temperature 21 °C
Best Time To Visit

October To December

  • Air

    Travel options. By Air. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which lies approximately 54 kilometres away, and offers daily connectivity with New Delhi. By Bus. By Train. Road/Self Drive.

  • Rail

    Dehradun Railway Station, located around 36 km away serves as the nearestrailway station to Mussoorie. Number of trains from far and near of cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Jammu and Amritsar serve Dehradun city. After reaching Dehradun by train, visitors can board local taxis or buses for Mussoorie.

  • Road

    A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places that has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by foot or some form of conveyance, including a motor vehicle, cart, bicycle, or horse.

  • Gun Hill

    Said to be an extinct volcano, Gun Hill is the second highest point in the entire area of Mussoorie standing tall at an altitude of 2024 meters! The scene from the top of this hill is a panoramic view of the snow-clad Himalayan ranges right beside the widespread Doon Valley and a full view of the hill station of Mussoorie. The meadow of the valley is eden-green with thigh-high grass and erect tree trunks. The mountains in the distance coronating the valley as the coloured flowers act like its garland. The sky above this looks like a roof of bright blue, with fluffy patches of cotton casting shadows on the valley. Fog tinted trees catching a glimpse of the shining sun as the white caps of the Himalayas glisten in the light. 

  • Kempty Falls

    Located on the way between Dehradun-Mussoorie roads, Kempty Falls is a beautiful cascade of water that falls to the ground from a mighty altitude of 40 feet. Surrounded by high mountain cliffs, Kempty Falls is nestled at an altitude of around 4500 ft above the sea level. This place was developed as a picnic destination by John Mekinan owing to its captivating surroundings and scenic beauty. One of the most renowned waterfalls in Uttarakhand, Kempty Falls offers a mesmerizing panoramic view as the water falls from the mountains.The name of Kempty Falls is taken from the terms "camp and tea" implying the elaborate tea parties that were once organized here in evenings eventually leading to a localized name Kempty. Offering a stunning view of water stream cascading down from a great height, it divides into five channels. The pond formed at the bottom of the falls make an excellent spot for swimming and bathing. A flight of stairs leads to the pond where one can soak in the fun with friends and family. Quite famous among the tourists as a picnic spot, this perennial waterfall is crowded almost throughout the year.

  • Lake Mist

    The place is ideal for spending the moments of repose with your family and friends. The pristine lake is among the most beautiful destinations in the Queen of Hills i.e. Mussoorie. The emerald waters are covered by green forest terrains from sides giving the whole scenario a resplendent image.It comes on the way to Kempty Falls. It feels great to spend time with the serenity of nature's bliss. It is one of the most beautiful things to be seen in Mussoorie. Another plus point is that the place is less crowded hence you can enjoy the calmness in the laps of nature. It is a gem of attraction.

  • Shopping in Mussoorie

    The Mall Road also called ‘The Mall’ is the busiest shopping hub in Mussoorie. Tourists and locals flock over to the Mall to indulge their shopping appetites. The vendors here sell anything and everything ranging from apparels to electronic goods. Other items sold here include ceramic vases, Tibetan prayer wheels, brass statues, jamavarshawls, wooden boxes, handicrafts and antiques.

  • Neelam

    Operating since 1949, this restaurant has some really mouth watering paneer dishes on its menu. It also boasts of a large number of chicken and lamb preparations, which are exceptional in taste.

  • The Tavern

    The restaurant cum bar offers a great range of global cuisines from Tandoori to Roast Lamb, Fish Curry to everything you will find in between. A great place to relax after a whole day of travelling, with a mug of chilled beer.