Mussoorie the queen of hills

Mussoorie is a hill station  in the Dehradun District, Uttarakhand. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km (180 mi) north of the national capital of New Delhi. The hill station is in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range. The pin code for Mussoorie is 248179.^[2]

Mussoorie, the Queen of Hills, has several interesting weekend getaways that you simply can’t resist. Travellers can choose from the scenic Dhanaulti, or beautiful Shimla and Kanatal. Other than these, you have Dehradun, Chandigarh, Haridwar and Rishikesh, which are absolutely perfect for photo enthusiasts, painters, nature lovers and adventure seekers. Almost all these destinations are just few hours’ drive away from Mussoorie, perfect for a weekend away.

There are typically two modes of transport from Dehradun to Mussoorie:

1.     Public Transport - Buses from Dehradun to Mussoorie move frequently and are pretty cheap - a one-way trip will be under 100. A major advantage is that because it is a frequented route, you do not even need to go all the way to ISBT as local buses pick up travelers at all bus stops on the way. However, I must tell you that almost all public transport drivers are unruly and you will have to confront nausea on the way.

2.     Cab Service - Unfortunately, rapid cab services like Ola and Uber do not yet offer service from Dehradun to Musoorie which brings you to choose local taxi services. The main advantage here is that local taxi drivers have plenty of experience on the route and offer privacy. Moreover, there experience also allows them to drive safely, thereby helping you enjoy all of the route without nausea. This is, thus, the mode I would recommend for a healthier experience. A decent cab service will cost you around 1700 INR for one-way trip.