Where the Old World Charm Lingers On
A picture-perfect destination located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie is surrounded by the imposing snow-capped Shivalik range and the lush Doon Valley. The story of Mussoorie dates back to 1815, when Captain Fredrick Young of the Gorkha regiment, tried to grow potatoes at his station but with little success. Following the advice of locals, Young shifted the cultivation to the mountains. Enamoured by the lush forests, Young forgot all about potatoes and built a hunting lodge instead! Around 1817, he built a cottage and others from the plains followed suit. Thus Landour was born, which grew into Mussoorie.
While the old world charm of the British Raj lingers on in the architecture of the churches, libraries, hotels and summer palaces, Mussoorie is also a favourite destination for those who love adventure activities such as river rafting, paragliding and fishing. Mussoorie is still the place for fun and frolic, just the way when the British first discovered it.
Our Resort(s) at MUSSOORIE
Important Information
State: Uttarakhand
Destination Type: Hill Station
Destinations Nearby: Dehradun 34 km, Shimla 258 km, New Delhi 284 km
Languages: Garhwali , Gorkhali, Kumaoni, Hindi and English
Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Dehradun
Summer: March to June. Pleasant with an average temperature of around 37°C.
Monsoon: July to mid-September. Rainfall is moderate.
Winter: October to February with chilly weather conditions and snow. Night temperature can drop down to sub-zero levels.
- Dont miss out on catching the winterline in the evening winter sky, it is only place other than Switzerland where you can spot this.
- Pack some warm clothing as it gets quite chilly due at this altitude.
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Experiences
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Kempty Falls : Afternoon Tea with a View
A picturesque waterfall near Mussoorie, Kempty Falls is a treat for the eyes! Known to be a favourite amongst the British gentry, the beauty of the falls is ethereal.
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Cambridge Book Depot : Where Mussoorie comes alive for the Book lovers
Mussoorie is home to Ruskin Bond. At Cambridge Book Depot, a nondescript bookstore on Mall Road, you’ll find everything about what inspired this prolific author of children's literature, and a chance to meet him!
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Kandi Lodge: Witness India 's Checkered Colonial Past
Kandi Lodge and Punishment Point are completely off the tourist beat. Just a short walk away from Sterling Mussoorie, these places hold dark secrets of the British Raj.
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Lal Tibba: The Blushing Peak of Mussoorie
The climb up to Mussoorie's highest peak, Lal Tibba, is a quiet walk past cemeteries, churches, old cottages and thickets of pine.
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Gun Hill: Time-Keeping, The Traditional Way
A charming place with a quirky history, Gun Hill is just a short hike from the Mall road. It has a carnival-like atmosphere where Mussoorie comes out in all its glory.
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Landour: When it was Meat Instead of Potatoes
Landour is the original British settlement, which expanded into Mussoorie. Charming stone cottages, old churches and schools are still in good shape as is the spirit of the place.
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Lambi Dehar Mines: A Trek into the Haunted Past
A haunted mine where you can supposedly hear the cries of 50,000 dead mine workers. Defintely not for the faint-hearted.
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FLIGHT OF FANCY
Tread with care! This flight of stairs is embellished with traditional ‘Pahadi’ Art developed by the weavers of the Bhutia community over several centuries.
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CARRY ON DANDY
Pull on a costume from the bygone era and click a memorable experience of being carried in a private ‘Dandy’, surrounded in the backdrop of the majestic Garhwal ranges of Mussoorie.
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THE WAR OF 1814
Did you know the Anglo-Nepalese War or the ‘Gurkha War’ led to the then British Army recruiting a regiment of Gorkhali and Kumaoni warriors into the Armed services? This is one ‘bloody’ history story you wish you knew.
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FEEDER ON WHEEL
Speckled Piculet, Brown-Headed Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Himalayan Flameback, Lesser Yellownape are some of many feathered guests staying with us. Meet them here!
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FABLES OF MUSSOORIE ON THE PRAYER WHEELS
Spin the prayer wheels to read about some lesser known legends and fables from the land of Dev Bhoomi.
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THE VINTAGE WALLS
Welcome to ‘Mansuri’. Join us in a visual walk into its history and memories captured over time. Let’s flashback to the 1800’s!
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LEOPARD ON A TREE
In a world of people, the skin can be black, white and Leopard. Know more about this majestic feline and don’t forget to say Cheese. Click! Click!.
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FAMOUS CUBES
Re-arrange the cubes and get to know the ‘Who and What’ about these famous locals.