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Mussoorie sightseeing by cab

Mussoorie in 2 days: what to see, in what order

Two days covers Mussoorie well. Day one goes west: George Everest's House, Company Garden, the Tibetan temple, Kempty Falls and Mussoorie Lake, about 53 km. Day two goes east: Lal Tibba and Char Dukan in Landour, Surkanda Devi by ropeway and Dhanaulti, about 78 km. Leave at 08:30 on day two for the morning view at Lal Tibba.

9 places131 km by cabtimed against opening hours
Day 1

George Everest, Company Garden and Kempty Falls

The west side. George Everest's House on its ridge first, for the morning view, then Company Garden and the Tibetan temple in Happy Valley before lunch. Kempty Falls in the afternoon, then Mussoorie Lake for the view over the Doon Valley. About 53 km by cab, back at Library Chowk by about 16:40, later on a busy weekend.

09:00 to 16:385 places53 km by cab
  1. 1George Everest's House
  2. 2Company Garden
  3. 3Shedup Choepelling Tibetan Temple
  4. Lunch
  5. 4Kempty Falls
  6. 5Mussoorie Lake
  7. Back
  1. Leave Library Chowk, Mussoorie
  2. 1

    George Everest's House

    1 h 15 min here
    George Everest's House
    Photo: Ps14061990, CC BY-SA 4.0

    The home and office of Sir George Everest, the surveyor the world's highest mountain is named after. He lived here from 1832 to 1843 while mapping India. The old stone house stands on a grassy ridge called Park Estate, about 6 km west of Library Chowk. The ridge has wide views of the Doon Valley on one side and the snow peaks on the other.

    Heritage & museumsAbout 09:00 to 18:00; entry and parking fees at the Park Estate gate

    Tip: The last stretch is a narrow, steep road. A short walk up the ridge behind the house takes you to the George Everest Peak viewpoint. The house was restored in 2023; some listings say its rooms stay shut, so go for the ridge and the view.

  3. 2

    Company Garden

    1 h here
    Company Garden
    Photo: Nargiskhn4, CC BY-SA 4.0

    A big flower garden about 3 km west of Library Chowk, first laid out in the 1800s as a botanical garden. Today it has flower beds, a small lake with paddle boats, a little waterfall and food and toy stalls. It is the most family-friendly stop in Mussoorie.

    Falls, gardens & viewpointsAbout 09:00 to 19:30 (some listings say 20:00); small entry fee

    Tip: It gets crowded on weekends from about noon. Boats and the small rides cost extra.

  4. 3

    Shedup Choepelling Tibetan Temple

    30 min here
    Shedup Choepelling Tibetan Temple
    Photo: Articlelives, CC BY-SA 4.0

    A Tibetan Buddhist temple in Happy Valley, the area where Tibetan families settled in 1960. It was one of the first Tibetan temples built in India. Inside are a large Buddha and painted walls; outside are prayer wheels and rows of prayer flags.

    Temples & monasteriesOpen in daylight; free?

    Tip: Walk round the temple clockwise and keep your voice low. The prayer flags on Dalai Hill are a short climb up from here.

  5. Lunch, about 1 h. Your driver will know a place nearby. The times after this include it.
  6. 4

    Kempty Falls

    1 h 30 min here
    Kempty Falls
    Photo: Siva301in, CC BY-SA 4.0

    A waterfall about 13 km northwest of Mussoorie on the Chakrata road, where a stream drops into a pool in a deep valley. You can bathe in the pool. Around it are steps, cafés, shops and a short ropeway down to the water.

    Falls, gardens & viewpointsAbout 10:00 to 18:00; no entry fee, small charges for the ropeway, lockers and parking

    Tip: Steps lead down from the road, and the ropeway saves the climb back. Take a change of clothes if you plan to get in. On summer weekends the road jams, so go early or on a weekday.

  7. 5

    Mussoorie Lake

    45 min here
    Mussoorie Lake
    Photo: Swati Vyas, CC BY-SA 4.0

    A small man-made lake about 6 km from Mussoorie on the road down to Dehradun. You can take a paddle boat on the water. The real draw is the view: the Doon Valley spreads out below, with Dehradun's lights after dark.

    Cafés, markets & ropewaysAbout 08:00 to 18:00 (one listing says 19:00); about ₹15 entry, boats extra?

    Tip: It is small and takes under an hour. It is easy to stop here on the way to or from Dehradun.

  8. Back at Library Chowk, Mussoorie
Day 2

Landour, Surkanda Devi and Dhanaulti

Leave at 08:30 for Lal Tibba while the peaks are clear, and breakfast at Char Dukan. Then over the ridge to Kaddukhal and up to Surkanda Devi by ropeway, with lunch at Kaddukhal, and Dhanaulti's eco park in the afternoon. About 78 km by cab. The routing says back by 16:30; on this winding road expect 17:30.

08:30 to 16:314 places78 km by cab
  1. 1Lal Tibba
  2. 2Char Dukan and St Paul's Church
  3. 3Surkanda Devi Temple
  4. Lunch
  5. 4Dhanaulti Eco Park
  6. Back
  1. Leave Library Chowk, Mussoorie
  2. 1

    Lal Tibba

    45 min here
    Lal Tibba
    Photo: Paul Hamilton, CC BY-SA 2.0

    The highest point in Landour, the quiet old town above Mussoorie. On a clear day you see a long line of snow peaks, including Kedarnath, Badrinath and Bandarpunch. A café by the viewpoint has telescopes to look through.

    Falls, gardens & viewpointsOpen in daylight; free, telescope about ₹50?

    Tip: Mornings from October to February give the best view. In the monsoon the peaks are usually behind cloud.

  3. 2

    Char Dukan and St Paul's Church

    45 min here
    Char Dukan and St Paul's Church
    Photo: Paul Hamilton, CC BY-SA 2.0

    Char Dukan means "four shops": a short row of old cafés on Landour's hilltop loop, known for pancakes, bun omelettes and hot ginger lemon honey. St Paul's Church, built in 1840, stands right beside them. The Kellogg Memorial Church is a few minutes' walk on.

    Cafés, markets & ropewaysCafés about 08:00 to 19:00; the church is seen from outside?

    Tip: Walk the Landour loop from here, about 3 km and mostly flat, past Sisters Bazaar and the Landour Bakehouse.

  4. 3

    Surkanda Devi Temple

    2 h 30 min here
    Surkanda Devi Temple
    Photo: MatSwiki, CC BY-SA 4.0

    A hilltop temple to the goddess Durga at about 2,750 m, one of the Shakti Peeths. From the top you see the snow peaks to the north and Dehradun and Rishikesh to the south. Cars stop at Kaddukhal, on the road past Dhanaulti. A ropeway now takes you up; the old way is a steep 2 km path.

    Temples & monasteriesAbout 07:00 to 17:00 in winter, longer in summer; ropeway return about ₹200?

    Tip: Allow about two and a half hours for the queue, the ropeway and the temple. The walk up takes about an hour. Carry a jacket: it is cold and windy at the top.

  5. Lunch, about 1 h. Your driver will know a place nearby. The times after this include it.
  6. 4

    Dhanaulti Eco Park

    1 h 30 min here
    Dhanaulti Eco Park
    Photo: SHUVADIP, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Dhanaulti is a small, quiet hill stop about 25 km east of Mussoorie, in thick deodar forest. Its two eco parks, Amber and Dhara, are about 200 m apart. They have forest paths, swings and small adventure rides. In winter it often has snow when Mussoorie has none.

    Falls, gardens & viewpointsAbout 10:00 to 17:00; entry about ₹25 to ₹50

    Tip: The two parks share one ticket in most listings. Dhanaulti has dhabas and cafés for lunch.

  7. Back at Library Chowk, Mussoorie

Drive times come from road routing without traffic. Mussoorie's roads are narrow and steep, the Kempty and Dehradun roads jam on summer weekends and holidays, and the climb from Dehradun is slower than the map shows. Allow an hour more on the Dhanaulti and Dehradun days. Opening hours marked ? are not yet confirmed, so check them before you go.

Book a cab for these 2 days

Call or message a local Mussoorie operator with this plan. Tell them your hotel and dates, and they send a price for the car and driver.

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Opening times for this plan

The hours we planned around. Check before you go on a public holiday.

PlaceOpenBest timeVisit
George Everest's HouseAbout 09:00 to 18:00; entry and parking fees at the Park Estate gateA clear morning, for the snow peaks to the north and the Doon Valley to the south.1 h 15 min
Company GardenAbout 09:00 to 19:30 (some listings say 20:00); small entry feeLate morning, when the flowers are in sun.1 h
Shedup Choepelling Tibetan TempleOpen in daylight; free?Any time in the day.30 min
Kempty FallsAbout 10:00 to 18:00; no entry fee, small charges for the ropeway, lockers and parkingBefore noon on a weekday, before the crowds.1 h 30 min
Mussoorie LakeAbout 08:00 to 18:00 (one listing says 19:00); about ₹15 entry, boats extra?Late afternoon, for the view over the Doon Valley.45 min
Lal TibbaOpen in daylight; free, telescope about ₹50?Early morning, when the snow peaks are clearest.45 min
Char Dukan and St Paul's ChurchCafés about 08:00 to 19:00; the church is seen from outside?Breakfast time, or a slow coffee in the afternoon.45 min
Surkanda Devi TempleAbout 07:00 to 17:00 in winter, longer in summer; ropeway return about ₹200?Morning, for the clearest view of the snow peaks.2 h 30 min
Dhanaulti Eco ParkAbout 10:00 to 17:00; entry about ₹25 to ₹50Midday, with lunch in Dhanaulti.1 h 30 min

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Questions people ask

Is 2 days enough for Mussoorie?

Yes, for the town and the hills round it. Add a third day for Dehradun: Robber's Cave, the Forest Research Institute and Sahastradhara.

Which order should the two days go in?

Either. No stop on these two days closes on a weekday. Do the Landour and Surkanda day on the clearer morning, because the views need a clear sky.

Is there snow in Dhanaulti?

Often in January and early February, after a cold spell, when Mussoorie may have none. The road can close for a day after heavy snow, so check before you go.