Best Time to Visit Mussoorie

Mussoorie, one of the popular tourist destinations in Uttarakhand, is called ‘Queen of Hills’. Lieutenant Frederick Young of the East India Company discovered Mussoorie and built a hunting lodge on Camel’s Back Road mesmerized with the serene beauty of the place. The name Mussoorie is derived from the words Mansoor, a local shrub found in this region. By 1827, Mussoorie emerged as an ideal place for summer vacation. There are several tourist attractions in Mussoorie, notably, Kempty Falls, Happy Valley, Mussoorie Lake, the Mall etc. Both seasons -winter and summer- are the best time to visit Mussoorie. Thus, the stay and travel in Mussoorie is recommended from October to June.

Visiting Mussoorie in Summer: The summer season in Mussoorie starts from March and lasts till the end of June. The climate remains extremely soothing keeping in view the fact that the temperature ranges from 15° to 25° Centigrade. The conducive weather conditions attract a large number of tourists from all across India making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Uttarakhand. The summer season is considered the best time to visit Mussoorie. The snow in the glaciers melts during summer, thus, ample water reaches to the water-bodies like waterfalls, lake etc. Naturally, it adds to the beauty of the place. A tourist can also enjoy adventure sports and trekking during these months.

Visiting Mussoorie in Monsoon: Monsoon season is basically means rainy climate in India. Months of July, August and September are characterized by rainfall in almost whole of India, though in varying degrees in different parts. Normally travel is avoided in rainy weather condition but now-a-days, tourism in monsoon is gaining traction due to adventure involved. For some, a trip to Mussoorie during monsoon is a dangerous proposition due to increased propensity of landslides. On the contrary, for some, monsoon is the best season to be in Mussoorie as it offers peace and a break from the busy lives. Another benefit accrues from lower tariffs of the hotels during this season.

Visiting Mussoorie in Winter: October to February is the winter season in this hill station of Uttarakhand. Winters in Mussoorie are also considered best for visiting. Snowfall happens to be a common scene during winter season. The mercury dips to zero degree celcius in the night. The entire hill station is seen covered in a sheet of white snow. The road gets blocked from mid-December to February due to snowfall. Snowfall usually occurs during December, January and February. At that time, several snow-sports are played here. Young couples and honeymooners flock here in large numbers.

Mussoorie Tour Packages

Sacred Himalayan Cities & Foothills Tour

Sacred Himalayan Cities & Foothills Tour

14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination : Delhi- Chandigarh-Amritsar- Dharamshala – Mandi- Shimla – Mussoorie – Dehradun – Rishikesh - Haridwar

Mussoorie Weekend Tour

Mussoorie Weekend Tour

2 Nights / 3 Days
Destination : Mussoorie

Mussoorie Honeymoon Tour

Mussoorie Honeymoon Tour

4 Nights / 5 Days
Destination : Mussoorie

Mussoorie Family Tour

Mussoorie Family Tour

3 Nights / 4 Days
Destination : Mussoorie

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