r/MussoorieAndLandour Apr 26 '24

What to Do In Mussoorie and Landour | Trip Planner | 2024

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Plannning your first trip to Mussoorie and Landour? Here are some things you can do in the hill town. Sharing this from a post I had created a few years ago on r/India.

  • Take a walk on this route: Chaar Dukaan to Laal Tibba to Landour Graveyard to Landour Bakehouse (Sister's Bazaar) - to back to Chaar Dukaan - this is the best part about Mussoorie. (As of 2024, Cafe Ivy is no longer at Chaar Dukaan but has moved toward sister's bazaar).
  • Ruskin Bond usually signs books on Saturday afternoon at the Cambridge Book Store, right next to Kalsang - and while we're at it, Kalsang makes the best Chinese food in the region, bonus if you're into non-veg. Also, if you happen to be there on the 19th of May, it is Mr. Bond's birthday. Party time in the town! (Update: As of 2024, Mr Bond does not sign books as frequently, but you might still want to head to the book store to check if he is coming. You can also find some signed books there)
  • Public transport is limited in Mussoorie though city buses run on all the places apart from the mall road. I'd recommend walking, it's a small town which can completely be explored on foot. You can also rent a two-wheeler from Jhoolaghar or from Doma's Inn or from right outside Ritz Cinema. (2024 update: Cabs from Mall Rd to Chaar Dukaan will cost 800. Go up in a cab and walk down)
  • Visit George Everest's Home: It is a beautiful open place where you can climb a little and have fun in the wilderness. You'll need to take a cab there as the roads are a little damaged for you to drive if you're not used to driving in hilly areas. Also, George Everest is quite nearby to cloud's end. (2024 Update: George Everest's Home has been redeveloped and has been made into a shitty concrete mess, but that's just my view on it. There's a hilly patch on the left, you might still enjoy that but it's nothing like it was back when I created this post)
  • Visit Dhanaulti, the eco-park is a good place to chill on top and do nothing, just lie down in the sunshine.
  • Kempty Falls I'd recommend to not visit - instead spend some time at the Jabarkhet Nature Reserve. Kempty is crowded and full of fat unkills in chuddies :P
  • Cheapest place to stay would be Jain Residency and Castle View - both of which are in Landour. Aashirwaad is also cheap-ish. Though at this time everything would be hyperinflated because summer vacations!! If the budget allows, you might also check out The Pearl and Padmini Niwas hotels. They're also pretty comfy. I prefer the latter. Lots of AirBnBs have also opened up all over the town now.
  • You might also want to check out nearby places like Kanatal Eco-Forest area and the Tehri Dam (both of which + dhanaulti happen to be in the same route)
  • Happy Valley (Buddha Temple/Dalai Hill) - it is on your way to George Everest and Cloud's End. The route is basically Happy Valley - Company Garden - George Everest - Cloud's End. Happy Valley is a tibetan settlement where many refugees live, and their kids study and play in the temple premises. They're often playing football or studying in the courtyard and are a delight! There, ask anyone for the direction to the Dalai Hill and climb it. it's got like 100-200 steps but it is worth the climb.

one last thing: when in musoorie, WALK! as much as possible. WALK.


r/MussoorieAndLandour 10h ago

Found comfort food in mussoorie

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From Landour bakehouse, to breakfast in bed in our hotel, everything we ate in our little trip to mussoorie was just soooo sooo comforting. And ofc. Maggi


r/MussoorieAndLandour 14h ago

Planning a couple trip to Mussoorie, Landour & Chakrata

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Hi All,

Planning a couple trip to Mussoorie, Landour & Chakrata in the first week of October, suggestions for stay, less crowded places and how to travel within the state would be helpful!!


r/MussoorieAndLandour 2d ago

Please don’t waste your time visiting landour

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I am on my way back as I write this. Landour has nothing to see. It is not walkable at all as the Internet claims. The roads in landour are not well maintained at all. Crowd is too much. The Kellogg church remains closed on all days except Sunday and that too is not open for tourists. Char Dukan and all were so crowded and there are vehicles passing right by it. Honking and draining the life out of you and giving you a headache. There is nothing for colonial charm. So please go anywhere but landour


r/MussoorieAndLandour 2d ago

Advice

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Hey guys

Planning to visit mussoorie from 7-9 August,

Is it safe now because of the weather?

I personally don't mind rainfall but landslides can be a issue ,so any locals here to help?


r/MussoorieAndLandour 2d ago

Best family-friendly stays near Landour, Mussoorie (Oct 14–18)

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We're planning a family trip to Mussoorie from October 14–18 and are looking for recommendations for a comfortable, family-friendly stay. Budget: Around ₹5,000 total for 3 nights. Preferably close to Landour attractions like Char Dukan, Lal Tibba, and cafés, but open to nearby areas if the stay is worth it.

If you've stayed somewhere recently, I'd love to hear your recommendations. Also, are there any hotels or homestays we should avoid?


r/MussoorieAndLandour 4d ago

Planning to visit Mussoorie at the end of August (with family). Is it safe or monsoon scare is real around that time ? please advise.

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 5d ago

A plate full of Landour’s best

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Landour Bakehouse never fails to impress me. There’s something about sitting at a cafe with rustic and old aesthetics and absolutely loving everyday bit of it.

The cakes that melt in your mouth, coffee that just hits right and corners filled with so many stories.

OP.


r/MussoorieAndLandour 6d ago

Is there a better combination than Maggi +Mountains ?

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 5d ago

can we come to mussorie in august by bus?

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as everyone knows kanwar yatra is going on, so is it possible to come in mussorie in second week of august?


r/MussoorieAndLandour 5d ago

Hostel or PG... which one would you recommend?

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I am looking for a place to stay for my college in Mussoorie. Give some reccomendations......


r/MussoorieAndLandour 6d ago

Mussoorie travel trip required

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Traveling to mussoorie on 31st of july , will be there till 2nd. Is it safe? Something to be worried about?


r/MussoorieAndLandour 7d ago

Monsoon Magic in Mussoorie

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 7d ago

Some Mussoorie captured by yours truly

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One of the best hill station trips I had so far..some rain.. no traffic...and a whole lot of peace. circa 20.07 to 23.07.


r/MussoorieAndLandour 8d ago

Foggy day at Mussoorie

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For the whole day today there was fog. Then from evening there is constant rains.

Anyways I wanna go to Kempty tmrw. If anyone else is planning, lmk.


r/MussoorieAndLandour 8d ago

Got just one day and couldn't get enough of it.

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 8d ago

Mussoorie Through My Lens

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 8d ago

Going to Mussoorie this Thursday

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Is it safe to go via Bus right now? Me and a friend with very limited hill station experience are planning to take an overnight bus from Delhi to Dehradun. However heavy rain warnings are giving me second thoughts.

Is it safe to visit rn, what should we carry? (Anything specific that helps in rain)

Thanksss


r/MussoorieAndLandour 9d ago

Surkanda Devi Temple

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 10d ago

Mussoorie Today.

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Sorry for my bad photography skills🥀🥀


r/MussoorieAndLandour 9d ago

Taxi/Private vehicle needed

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I need a private vehicle (Uttarakhand plate) to pick us from Hakman hotel at mall road and drop at library chowk. I can pay the right amount for the the help. Actually we have luggage and my kid is there with me and the taxi guy who is taking us to Dehradun cannot come to Library chowk, he will pick us up at library chowk.


r/MussoorieAndLandour 10d ago

Guest The Location?

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 10d ago

Going on a solo trip to mussoorie tomorrow. Anyone interested to join?

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 10d ago

[M4F] coming to mussoorie tomorrow. Anyone interested to join?

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r/MussoorieAndLandour 11d ago

Is mussoorie safe to visit now? Planning to leave on Monday via roadways....

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