3-Day Itinerary for Dehradun and Mussoorie in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Dehradun
    8 kilometers from Mussoorie
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 45 minutes (15 kilometers)

    Explore the Clock Tower, which is an iconic landmark in the city center, built over 100 years ago. Visit Paltan Bazaar, an open-air market that is great for shopping, try famous street food, and local sweets. Walk to the Robber’s Cave to see a river enclosed in caves, which is a great picnic spot.

  2. Day 2: Mussoorie
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 1 hour and 20 minutes (35 kilometers)

    Start with a visit to the Kempty Falls, one of the most popular waterfalls in the area. Next, grab a picnic basket and head to Company Garden (Municipal Garden) to enjoy the lush greenery, colorful blossoms, and picnic facilities. While you are there, visit the artificial waterfall and boating lake. For the afternoon, head to Gun Hill, a popular viewpoint in the area that offers a bird’s eye view Musoorie, the Doon Valley, and the distant Ganga River.

  3. Day 3: More Mussoorie
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 25 minutes (10 kilometers)

    Start your day with the adventure of a lifetime, paragliding, and hot-air ballooning at Dhanaulti Adventure Park (subject to weather conditions). After lunch, head to Lal Tibba, the highest point in Musoorie, and click photographs of picturesque views of the Himalayan peaks alongside the Tibetan Telescope. Mark the end of your day by visiting the Mall Road, a vibrant street packed with shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Clock Tower (1 hour, Free)
  • Paltan Bazaar (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000 for shopping)
  • Robber's Cave (1 hour, entry fee INR 25 per person)
  • Kempty Falls (2-3 hours, entry fee INR 50 per person)
  • Company Garden (2-3 hours, entry fee INR 20 per person)
  • Gun Hill (1-2 hours, cable car ride INR 75 per person one-way)
  • Dhanaulti Adventure Park (3-4 hours, package price INR 500-1500 per person)
  • Lal Tibba (1 hour, Free)
  • Mall Road (2-3 hours, INR 1000-2000 for shopping and eating)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,000 - 5,000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Mussoorie Lake or Gunjiya Shop, which is famous for its fried dumplings. If you have less time, skip Dhanaulti Adventure Park and Lal Tibba. Also, plan your travel time without traffic congestions as there is no escaping Dehradun’s traffic jams.

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