Budget hotels in Mussoorie

Travelling To Mussoorie- The Queen of Hills

If hill stations call you, it is time to plan a trip to Mussoorie. Mussoorie is a hill station in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand state. Situated in the Garwhal region of Uttarakhand, it has an average altitude of 1,880m.The city was established in the year 1820 by a British Army officer. It is also referred to as the "Queen of the Hills". The name of the hill station has been derived from the grassland ‘Mansur’ where shepherds took their sheep to graze. It was only in 1823 when Mussoorie emerged as the hill station.

Booking Hotels in Mussoorie

If you are planning to visit Mussoorie, you can easily book

hotels in Mussoorie

on Cleartrip. There are different types of hotels available to suit your needs. There are hilltop luxurious hotels to make your stay comfortable. If you are looking for budget hotels, they are also readily available. Such hotels have all basic facilities like TV, room service, and neat interiors. 5-star or 4-star hotels are also available with high-end services like spa, gym, and more. There are also guest houses, holiday homes, dormitories, etc. where you can find comfort at a cheap rate. Homestays are also a good option.

Mussoorie Hotel Booking Tips

• Location

  - This should be considered while booking hotels. You must book hotels in city centre or near the top tourist attractions.

• Season

  - If you are planning to visit during peak season, you should book a hotel from Cleartrip in advance.

• Budget

  - You can get hotels of every type. If you have a limited budget, there are guest houses and budget accommodation to suit your needs. Go for the one that suits your requirement and budget.

• Luxury-

  If money is not your concern, you can book a
  4 or 5-star hotel, or a boutique hotel, etc. for a luxurious stay. These hotels offer high-end facilities like pool, bar, restaurant, gym and others.

Best Localities to Book Hotels in Mussoorie

Hotels Near Mall Road

While booking hotels in Mussoorie, look for a locality, which is in a close proximity to the city’s renowned tourist spots. Book a hotel near Mall Road as it is the most happening area. You can also find amazing food points on the Mall Road.

Hotel Near Library Chowk

This is known as the heart of the city. Taking an accommodation here can be advantageous as there are many good dining places located in this locality. Also, you get to see the awesome view of the Himalayan Range from your hotel room.

The Price Range of Hotels in Mussoorie

There are nearly 300 hotels in Mussoorie. During the peak season, the prices are high. The price of hotels in Mussoorie starts from INR 500 and go up to INR 12-13K, per night.

How to Reach Mussoorie?

Reaching the beautiful hill station is not difficult as it is well connected to other parts of the country through various means of transportation. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is only 54km away from Mussoorie. There are lots of buses that connect the town through road with other big cities of the country. If you want to travel by train, there are many trains, connecting New Delhi and Dehradun. Some of them are Jan Shatabdi Express, the Nizamuddin AC Special, and the Mussoorie Express.

Dining Places

• Emily’s Rokeby Manor

  , Rajamandi, LandourCantt, Dehradun, Mussoorie

• Agarwal Restaurant

  , Kulri Bazaar, Mussoorie

• Tip Top Shop

  , Char Dukan, Mussoorie, Landour

• Little lLama Café

  , 1,London House, Picture Palace, Kulri, Mussoorie

• Lovely Omelette Center

  , The Mall Road, Mussoorie

• Tavern Restaurant

  , Picture Palace, Kulri, Mall Road

Places of Interest

• Surkhunda Devi Temple

  , a pilgrimage center, popular among tourists and locals.

• Kempty Falls

  , enjoy a pool picnic amidst this natural waterfall.

• Dhanaulti

  , a hill forest village, popular for its serenity and pristine natural beauty.

• Mussoorie Lake

  , enjoy the natural beauty while boating in the lake. Do not forget to munch on lip-smacking food here.

• Lal Tibba

  , the highest point of Mussoorie, which gives a magnificent view of snow-peaked Gangotri, Kedarnath, Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba and Sri Kanta peaks.

• Benog Wildlife Sanctuary

  , the picturesque sanctuary where one can witness rare species of birds.

• Camel’s Back Road

  , ride on a horse or walk during the sunset to have a once in a lifetime experience.

Interesting Facts about the City

Culture:

The city is famous for its culture which is a mixture of heritage art and music and religious shrines. It also shares the culture of the state of Uttarakhand.

Markets:

There are many shopping places in Mussoorie from where you can buy food items, cloths, etc. Some of the popular markets are Tibetan Market, Mall Road Market, Gandhi Chowk, Classic Emporium, Kulri Bazaar, and many more.

Food:

You can find all the famous cuisines of India here. Some of them are Continental, Chinese, Italian, etc. Also you can enjoy the taste of biryani of Mussoorie.

Places to Visit Near Mussoorie

• Dehradun

  , the capital of Uttarakhand is a charming place and only 35 km away from Mussoorie. It can be a weekend gateway for you.

• Haridwar:

  It is one of the best pilgrimages of India which is at a distance of 16km from Mussoorie. It takes only 3hr minutes to reach there.

• Rishikesh:

  Apart from being a pilgrimage, this place is also popular for enjoying lots of adventure sports. Located at about 77.8 km away from Mussoorie, it is a great place to visit.

• Nainital:

  This is popular for its natural beauty and located at around 316km away from Mussoorie.

• Ranikhet

  : This beautiful hill station is about 347km away from Mussoorie.

• Lansdowne:

  Located about 191km, this hill station is another boon of nature to mankind.

Temperature

Mussoorie experience a sub-tropical climate. Usually, three seasons are vivid in this type of climate- summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer stays from March to June when the average temperature is around 37 degree Celsius. Monsoon is from July to mid-September when landslides are common. Winter temperature is between 30 and 10 degree Celsius.

The Best Time to Book Hotels in the City

Month	Details
March to June	It is summer time and the weather is pleasant. For sightseeing, this is the best season.
October to February	Winter makes this hill station an awesome place for tourists who want to enjoy the chills.
July to September	It is at this time when there is rainfall. The chances of landslides are common during this time so tourists avoid visiting the town.

Events & Festivals in Mussoorie

Autumn Festival

- This is a fun-filled festival that is held in Mussoorie every year. It lasts for 10-days and is celebrated with vigour. You can book hotels in Mussoorie during this time to enjoy the festival to the fullest.

The Bhadraraj Fair

-It is held every year by the Bhadraraj Temple Trusty on the eve of Shravan Sankranti.

Surkhunda Devi Mela

- With lots of myths and stories, this fair is organised every year and celebrated with pomp and grandeur.