HOW TO REACH MUSSOORIE FROM DELHI:

Planning Mussoorie Trip?

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Search Kempty fall from Dehradun on Google maps while coming from your personal vehicle it will take you to the unusual route to Mussoorie which generally a lot of people don’t know, it is such a beautiful scenic route you’ll definitely love this route throughout the journey as there is no rush and it will force you to stop and capture some beautiful memories as well.

Tip: As Mussoorie is one of the famous Honeymoon spots for Couples, so reminding you, couples usually prefer this and can be seen more in this route because of its serene and breathtaking views and of course of low rush, so plan accordingly Moving on…

Let me give you a brief about Mussoorie before putting details here:

Mussoorie- As we all know is The queen of hills and one of the most visited hill stations in India, and you should also know that Mussoorie is the most happening place in Uttrakhand apart from Nainital (here "happening" is related to the vibe and the crowd it has in the night throughout the year which you usually don't find anywhere else in Uttarakhand) and being so close to Delhi makes it more appealing and easily reachable weekend gateway. Let me tell you one more interesting thing about Mussoorie I heard from one of the local people here that Mussoorie is only the second place in the world from where a Winterline can be seen(the other one is Switzerland in the Alps), I was not fortunate enough to see that due to cloudy weather but hope you guys see this  So coming back to the topic.

HOW TO REACH MUSSOORIE FROM DELHI:

It can be reached directly only by road as there is no railway station or airport in Mussoorie as such So for the travelers especially those coming from Delhi can opt these options to reach here

By Car(personal vehicle): 

It is around 309KM from Delhi which usually takes around 5-6 hours depending upon the traffic and your driving speed.

Budget: Petrol car- Rs.1650-1950, Diesel car- Rs.1500-1800, CNG car- Rs.800 but in return journey you will need petrol to reach Dehradun or Rishikesh or even Haridwar. 

Let me tell you one more thing CNG price in Uttarakhand is almost similar to that of diesel so consider it helpful for the one-way journey only. Still, yes average of the car increases on CNG sometimes nearly double so that will save a lot of money on your trip.

NOTE:-Mussoorie have a petrol pump just 3KM before the Library chowk/Mall road )

Pro tip- Refill your CNG in Haridwar or Dehradun(you will find one on the Dehradun-Mussoorie route as well) at the time of going to Mussoorie it will cover all your sightseeing visits and return to Dehradun, you can thank me later.

By Bus: 

Buses are running frequently on this route throughout the year, the journey takes around 6h 30 min minimum. You can book buses from both Private and Public transports Services based on your preferences some options are Makemytrip, Redbus, Goibibo, Cleartrip, and different service providers, they have a large variety of buses from none ac to ac, and for those who want to spend a little less can book government buses from the UPSRTC website or go directly at the ISBT’s of Delhi for the tickets.

Budget: The price for the private buses starts from ₨.599 and for government buses, it varies from Rs.450 to Rs.700.

By Train: 

There is no direct train from Delhi to Mussoorie the nearest available options are -

Dehradun: 

which is around 35KM from Mussoorie by road and takes around 1hour30min for the one-way journey and the train from Delhi to Dehradun usually takes 6-8hours (varies from train to train and cost varies from 165 of 2s class to 1825 EC class).

Tickets can be directly booked on the IRCTC website or app and one can go to the ticket counter as well. In the wake of arriving at Dehradun, one can essentially employ a taxi which costs between Rs.1500 to Rs.2000or Rs.32/KM or one can simply rent a Bike or Scooty for the further journey, rent cost varies between Rs.400-Rs1200 depending upon the vehicle, if you are unable to find any rental bikes nearby Railway station then visit Bulupur chowk multiple rentals are there you can book easily.

Taxies can be booked through Ola cabs, Meru cabs, Safari taxi services, and others.

Haridwar:- 

Haridwar Railway station is around 85KM from Mussoorie which takes around 2h 30min to 3h 30min and the train from Delhi to Haridwar takes 4-6 hours, Public vehicles operations are effectively accessible and navigate for the most part and you can hire taxies as well which costs around Rs.2000- Rs.2500 for one side, people usually opt this route so they can explore Haridwar as well if you don’t want to visit Haridwar or have a limited budget you can simply take the train to the Dehradun and reach Mussoorie

By Air: 

The nearest airport to Mussoorie is Jolly Grant airport Dehradun which is situated around 60KM from Mussoorie and one has to take a taxi or rent a Bike/Scooty for the further journey.

So Questions that normally come into the minds of travelers are:

What is the best time to visit Mussoorie? When should you plan this scenic trip?

So the answer to this question is "SUMMERS" between April to June which is also the peak season here as it provides the best scenic views during this season, (you can enjoy Kempty fall during this season) and for those who want to enjoy the snowfall should visit around December to February, preferably mid-January to witness the chilling and breathtaking snow filled panoramic view of Mussoorie. I would suggest just avoiding the Monsoon from July to August as you don’t want to be in your hotel all the time while you visit Mussorie and rest you can visit in any month or season, you won’t regret it.

The next thing asked more frequently is:

PLACES TO VISIT IN MUSSOORIE:

Library Bazaar/Mall Road 

Cloud's End- 

while you visit here, do remember not to stop at the cloud’s end resort where most people stop and return, so simply continue to the road going downwards after the resort you will reach the actual cloud’s end.

Kempty Falls

George Everest Peak- 

My personal favorite, do visit and if you are physically fit, do trekking to the top of George Everest, you won't regret to trust me and if you are carrying any bags or anything try to leave them in the hotel or in your vehicle if possible as 100g of weight at the base will feel like a Kg during the trek so plan accordingly.

Lal Tibba Scenic Point

There are also places which can be explored if you have a little more time like:

• Gun Hill Point(2nd highest peak in Mussoorie)
• Jharipaani Falls
• Mussoorie Lake
• Camel's Back Road
• Company Garden

So the most important question usually asked by people that

How many days should be ideal for the Mussoorie trip?

I’ll suggest a minimum of 2 days is required for the hassle-free roaming around after arrival in Mussoorie so plan accordingly. remember your traveling time from your native places is not considered in these 2 days.

Must try street foods in Mussoorie?

Aloo Ke gutkha (no rocket science it is of potatoes and fried spices), Kafuli/Kapaa(spinach curry popular in winters), Phaanu(made with lentils that include gahat dal), Chainsoo (prepared using various dals and local masalas), Bhang ki chutney(yep you guessed that right it is of hemp seeds and we all know what taste it can bring)

There are other dishes too which you can try like Garhwal ka Hannah, kababs, chili chicken, cakes and many more on the streets of Mussoorie.

Things to keep in mind before coming to Mussoorie:

Check your hotel location from the library chowk, If coming from a personal vehicle check the hotel parking facilities and route carefully.

Finally, I left you with the mesmerizing Photos of Mussoorie so even after consuming all the information still you didn’t make the Mussoorie trip what are you waiting for go pack your bag and enjoy this beautiful place of our loving country.

Dhanyewaad-Thank you

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Amit kumar