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Adventure / Trekking | Hill Station | Nature & Park
4 / 5
  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : None
  • Distance from near by city 31.2 Kms from Dehradun
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 to 3 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

Mussoorie is almost 1900 metres above sea level and has become a tourist paradise. In the 19th century, the East India Company made the city their hillside vacation destination. Uttarakhand has a lot of cool places to visit in Dehradun, but Mussoorie is one of the most beautiful.

The city is 40 km from Dehradun, the capital of the Uttarakhand state. The town is also famous as the "Queen of Hills." It is also the place with the base of the Yamunotri and Gangotri glaciers. It is a perfect place to relax, especially during summer. 

Activities at Mussoorie

Adventure Activities: The town is slowly becoming known for its adventure activities. There are many exciting things to do at Mussoorie Adventure Park, like the skywalk, zip swings and lines, rappelling, skiing, and flying. 

The park also has places where you can camp and go hiking if those are more your style of fun. People also love to go river rafting in Mussoorie. Along the Dhauliganga and Alaknanda rivers, you can go rafting through exciting waves.

Vinification: The town also has a winemaking game that tourists can do. Several workshops in the city teach guests how to make wine from scratch. These workshops are called vinification workshops. The best part is that there are special wine tastings at the end of each lesson.

Many people say that Mussoorie is a great place to shop, and they're not wrong. The city's main shopping areas are Kulri Bazaar, Landour Bazaar, and the Library. These areas have shops selling various goods, from interesting old things to jewelry to cosy sweaters and blankets.

Why is Mussoorie famous?

Mussoorie is known as the "queen of hill stations" because of its beautiful scenery, lively social scene, and fun things to do. It's a nice place to go on vacation because the weather is so lovely. As summer approaches, they come alive with holidaymakers and people having a good time.

Do we get snowfall?

Even though it's not too cold during the day, it can get freezing at night when the temperature drops below zero. About the weather: the town receives medium to heavy snowfall, mainly from December to February.

What is the best month to visit Mussoorie? 

From April to June is the best time to go to Mussoorie. Witness the busy season because the weather is nice and cool, a great break from the sweltering summer heat. People who want to see snow should go to Mussoorie during the winter. Tourists can explore Mussoorie along with the Dehradun tour package.

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