Shoestring Budget 7-Day Itinerary for Mussoorie in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Gun Hill Point
    10 minutes (1.5 km) from Mussoorie Bus Stand

    Take a cable car ride to the top of Gun Hill Point for stunning views of the Himalayan ranges and enjoy some street food on Mall Road.

  2. Day 2: Kempty Falls
    50 minutes (15 km) from Gun Hill Point

    Take a dip in the refreshing waters of Kempty Falls and enjoy some Maggi noodles by the falls.

  3. Day 3: Lal Tibba Scenic Point and Cloud's End
    1 hour (6 km) from Kempty Falls

    Visit the highest point of Mussoorie at Lal Tibba Scenic Point and enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas. Head to Cloud's End for a peaceful walk amidst nature.

  4. Day 4: Bhatta Falls and Benog Wildlife Sanctuary
    40 minutes (14 km) from Cloud's End

    Take a dip in the cool waters of Bhatta Falls and go for a nature walk at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary to spot some rare bird species.

  5. Day 5: Mussoorie Heritage Centre and Mussoorie Lake
    30 minutes (8 km) from Bhatta Falls

    Learn about the culture and history of Mussoorie at the Mussoorie Heritage Centre and go boating at the picturesque Mussoorie Lake.

  6. Day 6: Camel's Back Road and Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
    35 minutes (10 km) from Mussoorie Lake

    Take a leisurely walk at Camel's Back Road and witness the sunset over the hills. Head to Jabarkhet Nature Reserve for a guided trek in a pristine forest reserve.

  7. Day 7: Happy Valley and Tibetan Buddhist Temple
    20 minutes (4 km) from Jabarkhet Nature Reserve

    Explore the serene Happy Valley and visit the Tibetan Buddhist Temple for some peace and meditation. Shop for some souvenirs at the local Tibetan market.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gun Hill Point Cable Car Ride (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Kempty Falls Entry Fee (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Lal Tibba Scenic Point Entry Fee (30 minutes, INR 50)
  • Cloud's End Entry Fee (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Benog Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Fee (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Mussoorie Heritage Centre Entry Fee (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Mussoorie Lake Boating (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Jabarkhet Nature Reserve Trekking (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Tibetan Buddhist Temple Offering (30 minutes, INR 50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1530 per person
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