Mussoorie, Uttarakhand – The Queen of Hills with Colonial Charm
📍 Where is Mussoorie Located?
Mussoorie is a famous hill station in Uttarakhand, located at an altitude of about 2,005 meters above sea level.
It is around 35 km from Dehradun and offers stunning views of the Shivalik ranges and Doon Valley.
🚗 How to Reach Mussoorie
✈️ By Air
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (60 km)
- Taxi from airport: 2–3 hours
🚆 By Train
- Nearest railway station: Dehradun (34 km)
- From station: Taxi or local bus to Mussoorie
🚌 By Road
- Dehradun to Mussoorie: 1.5–2 hours
- Roads are scenic but steep in some stretches
🌄 Why Mussoorie is Famous
- Known as the Queen of Hills
- Colonial-era architecture
- Pleasant weather year-round
- Famous viewpoints & waterfalls
🏞 Top Tourist Places in Mussoorie (Detailed)
🌄 Gun Hill
- Second highest point in Mussoorie
- Reachable by ropeway
- Panoramic views of the Himalayas
🚶 Mall Road
- Heart of Mussoorie
- Cafes, shops, viewpoints
- Best for evening strolls
🌊 Kempty Falls
- Popular waterfall near Mussoorie
- Refreshing dip during summer
- Surrounded by hills and greenery
🌲 Camel’s Back Road
- 3 km peaceful walking track
- Named after rock formation
- Best for sunrise & sunset walks
🗺 Places Near Mussoorie
- Dhanaulti (25 km) – Eco-park
- Dehradun (35 km) – Capital city
- Kanatal (75 km) – Quiet hill town
🗣 Local Language
- Hindi & Garhwali
- English widely spoken
🚕 Local Transport
- Taxis
- Local buses
- Walking (best inside town)
🏨 Where to Stay in Mussoorie
Budget
- Hotel Hill Queen
- Backpacker hostels
Mid-Range
- Hotel Madhuban
- Sterling Mussoorie
Luxury
- JW Marriott Walnut Grove
- Savoy Hotel
🍽 What to Eat in Mussoorie
- Momos
- Maggi
- Tibetan food
- Local bakery items
📅 Best Time to Visit
- March to June
- September to November
⚠️ Disclaimer
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