Top 10 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Mussoorie This Year

 

Mussoorie is one of the most searched Hill stations on Google India. Planning a trip from Delhi to Mussoorie in Uttarakhand can be great fun and a refreshing experience. Mussoorie is very famous in Uttarakhand because it is a queen of hill stations, which is famous for its scenic beauty, good social life, and entertainment. It is only 35 kilometres from the state capital of Dehradun and around 300 km from the Capital of India which is New Delhi.

 

The overall population of Mussoorie is around 30-40k as per the census of 2011.

 

1. Mussorie Famous For This

Mussoorie is famous for its climate, activities, scenic beauty, wildlife, sightseeing, sports activities etc. Also, it is famous for its rich flora and fauna.

 

2. Best For Everyone: How To Plan?

First, you need to decide the tour duration; you can also plan a weekend trip if you are short on time. The best time to visit Mussoorie has variations; during the time of summer, you can visit from March to June due to the pleasant weather and ideal sightseeing experience. During the time of monsoon, you need to avoid visiting between July and September. During the time of winter, you can visit from October to February, which is famous for its cold weather and the chance of snowfall during the time from the end of December to the end of January.

 

3. How To Reach Mussoorie from Delhi?

Visiting Mussoorie is very easy for everyone. The distance from Delhi to Mussoorie is only 290.

By Train – Take a train from New Delhi railway station to Dehradun railway station then from Dehradun it is only a 35 km drive, and you will find many taxis from Dehradun to Mussoorie.

By Bus- Take a Volvo directly from Delhi to Mussoorie using the Redbus online bus booking app. Always check the overall rating of the Volvo bus before booking.

By Air- The nearby airport in Mussoorie is Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport.

 

4. What Are The Stay or Accommodation Options?

You can book any hotel in Mussoorie either online or offline. The cost is around Rs. 1000 to 2500 only per night (during the time of peak season the price may increase).

If you want to stay in deluxe category hotels, then it may cost you between Rs. 3000 to Rs. 6000 per night.

Also, if you want to plan your luxury resort stay, then it may cost between Rs. 7000 and 15000 depending upon the type of hotel chain and the facilities they provide.

 

5. Is There Any Wildlife in Mussoorie?

Apart from the scenic beauty, Mussoorie is also famous for its rich wildlife. The Benog WildlifeSanctuary located in Mussoorie has many types of wild animals like Himalayan goats, panthers, leopards, bears, Deer, etc. Also in birds, you can find Woodpeckers, warblers, flycatchers, jays, etc.

 

6. What Are The Places To Visit In Mussoorie?

There are many places to visit in Mussoorie that you should know about. A few of them are given below:-

- Lal Tibba Scenic Point

- Kempty Waterfalls in Mussoorie

- Company Garden

- Bhatta Falls

- George Everest House

- Gun Hills

- Camels Back Road

- Mall Road

- Christ Church

- Cloud End

- Kellogg Memorial Church

- Cloud End Mussoorie

- Landour

- Mussoorie Lake

- Happy Valley

- Dalai Hills

- Mussoorie Lake

- Jabarkhet Nature Research etc.

 

7. Activities or Things to do in Mussoorie

Trekking: If you are a trekking enthusiast then Lal Tibba, Naga Tibba, and Benog Hills are the best examples of great trekking experiences.

Adventure Sports: You can do many adventure sports activities like Paragliding, rock climbing, zip-lining, etc. in Mussoorie.

Shopping: If you love to do shopping, then local handicrafts, wooden items, and woollens at Mall road, and landour bazaar are the best examples for you.

 

8. How To Plan a 3-Day Mussoorie Tour Itinerary?

If you are planning to visit Mussoorie this year, then the below Itinerary can help you to plan your trip accordingly.

 

Day 1: Arrival

This morning after arrival, take a local taxi for sightseeing from either Dehradun railway station or the airport, or you can take the car from Mussoorie. In the evening you can enjoy the Mall road, the camels' back road, etc. Find a hotel and stay in the hotel at night.

 

Day 2 Sightseeing

This morning you can plan to visit the famous Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Landour, Company Garden and Gun Hills, Evening you can take a Cable ride and also do shopping in the local markets.

 

Day 3: Sightseeing and Drop

This morning after having breakfast in your already booked stay, you can visit Nag Tibba, Dhanaulti, etc. Then in the evening drop off and the tour ends.

 

9. Mussoorie Tour Package Cost?

The average tour package cost for Delhi to Mussoorie bus/train + Sightseeing + Stay if you are 2 persons, it can be Rs. 8000/- per person with meals (as per your planning) with budget hotels, it could be Rs. 11000 per person, with Deluxe hotels it could be Rs. 11000 Per Person and with Luxury hotels it could be around Rs. 20000 per person.

 

Mussoorie is always a great place of attraction among the tourists in India and Outside India.

 

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10. Things To Keep In Mind

If you have a plan to visit Mussoorie this year, you should plan during the time of either winter or summer. Avoid visiting during the time of the monsoon in North India. You should also keep a few important medicines and a box including first aid for every tour when you visit anywhere.