A pleasant place, surrounded by the view of green hills, rich flora and fauna, and snowcapped Himalayan peaks - it's a place where you will feel completely at peace and away from the hustle bustle of city life.
Location : Uttrakhand, India
Type of Landform : Hills
Best time to visit : September - June
When 2itchyfeets visited : January (Winters and less crowded)
# How to reach
Nearest Railway station and Airport is in Dehradun which is 35 kms from Mussoorie and is well connected by road. Take a local bus or hire a taxi from Dehradun to reach Mussoorie.
# Things to do
Mussoorie is a kind of a destination where you can relax, shop, walk admiring the surrounding views, indulge in food, enjoy the beauty and peace of the nature, go for sightseeing or go for trek to calm adrenaline junkie within you.
Here's our list of Top 5 things, You can do in Mussoorie.
1. The Mall road, Mussoorie - If you are a shopaholic or foodie or both, you surely can spend a whole day at the Mall Road of Mussoorie. Colorful shops, eateries, beverages, roadside stalls, mall road of Mussoorie is a perfect combination of all.
Relaxing inside a Cafe at the Mall Road Inside a Shop on the Mall Road
2 . Trek to Nag Tibba - If you are an adventure seeker or want to admire the untouched beauty of nature and feel the peace, go for this trek.
For complete itinerary and experience - https://2itchyfeets.com/an-ultimate-guide-to-the-nag-tibba-trek/
3. Kempty Falls - "Camp" + "Tea" - implying the tea parties that once used to be organized here. Located 15 km from Mussoorie, it's a beautiful cascade of water falling on the ground and is a spot for swimming and picnic.
4. Lal Tibba/ Red Hill - Highest point in the area which offers best scenic pictures of Garhwal Himalayan Ranges. You can roam around, breath in the fresh cold mountain air and immerged in the views it offers. You can view Badrinath, Kedarnath, Banderpunch and other Himalyan ranges from a telescope placed here.
5. Dhanaulti - A small laid back town having landscapes you can look upon for hours. 24 km from Mussoorie known for known its quiet environs amidst the alpine forests of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak.
#Our Accommodation at Mussoorie
We stayed at Treebo's Royal Mansion, during our visit to Mussoorie. It's a beautiful heritage mansion. Royal Mansion provides a wide range of locale with lush green gardens along with a sitting area to cherish the scenic view of nature along with the modern amenities served by the hotel. The hotel complex is around 2 km from Mall Road and the place is really peaceful and quiet.
Treebo Royal Mansion A beautiful Morning in Mussoorie