Mussoorie weekend trip from Delhi
Landour lanes, Doon valley views, Himalayan sunsets
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- By road
- 351 km
- By bus
- ≈ 8 h
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹7,740 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Kota Ddn AC Express 12401Daily
11:50 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
6 h
5:50 am+1
Dehradun · 17 km away
Mussoorie Express 14341Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 40 min
9:05 am+1
Dehradun · 17 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Mussoorie.
- Direct busAbout 8 h (fastest 6½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹702 a seat.
- By road351 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadDehradun, 17 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 32 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
10°
2°
5d rain
2d snow
Feb
12°
3°
6d rain
1d snow
Mar
16°
7°
9d rain
Apr
20°
11°
7d rain
May
22°
14°
15d rain
Jun
23°
16°
17d rain
Jul
22°
17°
30d rain
Aug
21°
17°
29d rain
Sep
21°
15°
23d rain
Oct
19°
11°
6d rain
Nov
15°
7°
3d rain
Dec
12°
4°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Landour loop
- 9:00 amWalk up to Landour; breakfast at Landour Bakehouse
- 10:30 amChar Dukan, St Paul's Church and the Landour chakkar loop
- 12:30 pmLal Tibba viewpoint, then Prakash Store at Sister's Bazaar
- 3:30 pmCamel's Back Road walk
Sunday — George Everest and Gun Hill
- 8:30 amDrive to Park Estate; walk to George Everest House and the ridge
- 11:30 amGun Hill ropeway from Mall Road
- 1:00 pmLunch and Library Chowk stroll
- 2:30 pmHead down to Dehradun for the train or drive
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Mussoorie: questions people ask
How far is Mussoorie from Delhi?
About 351 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 8 h and the Kota Ddn AC Express takes 6 h to Dehradun.
What is the best time to visit Mussoorie?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Mussoorie?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Kota Ddn AC Express (12401): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:50 pm and reaches Dehradun at 5:50 am the next day (daily). Dehradun is 17 km from Mussoorie in a straight line. Also: the Mussoorie Express (14341) at 10:25 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Mussoorie?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹702 a seat, and the journey takes about 8 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Mussoorie?
Warmest in Jun (days around 23°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 2°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 30 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan and Feb.
Can I do Mussoorie in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Mussoorie cost?
From about ₹7,740 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Mussoorie this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.