4-Day Scenic Escape to Dehradun and Mussoorie: Nature, Culture, and Culinary Delights

Day 1: Arrival and Local Exploration

Dehradun, India on May 17, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Ellora’s Melting Moments

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at this popular bakery known for fresh pastries and traditional Indian breakfast dishes, open from 7am to 11am.
INR250, 1h

9:30am

Robber’s Cave (Gucchupani)

Explore this fascinating natural cave formation with a river flowing inside, a refreshing spot to enjoy and take pictures, open from 9am to 6pm.
INR20, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Kalsang Friends Corner

Savor authentic Tibetan and local Garhwali cuisine at this popular eatery, known for momos and thukpa, open till 9pm.
INR400, 1h

1:30pm

Forest Research Institute

Visit the colonial-era campus housing museums on forestry and natural history; it opens from 9am to 5pm and offers beautiful grounds to explore.
INR50, 2h

4:00pm

Sahastradhara

Relax and enjoy the scenic sulphur springs and waterfalls, perfect for nature lovers. Open all day but best visited before sunset.
INR30, 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Town Table

Relish a variety of Indian and continental dishes in a cozy ambiance, open till 11pm.
INR700, 1.5h
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Day 2: Dehradun to Mussoorie Travel

Dehradun to Mussoorie, India on May 18, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at The Chocolate Room

Enjoy a delightful breakfast featuring light bites and chocolate specialties, open from 8am.
INR300, 1h

9:00am

Tapkeshwar Temple

Visit this ancient temple set in a natural cave by a river, ideal for spiritual experience and serene nature walks. Open 7am to 7pm.
Free, 1.5h

11:00am

Lunch at Whistling Duck

Enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience with fresh, organic ingredients in this popular restaurant, open till 5pm on Sunday.
INR600, 1h

1:00pm

Drive to Mussoorie

Travel approx. 35 km for about 1.5 hours on a scenic route to the famous hill station of Mussoorie.
Transport Cost Varies, 1.5h

3:00pm

Check-in and relax

Settle into your hotel and take some rest ahead of sightseeing. Recommended hotel: Hotel Classic The Boutique.
Varies, 1.5h

5:00pm

Mall Road Walk

Stroll around the popular Mall Road for shopping and local snacks, open all day, vibrant in the evening.
Free, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner at Kalsang Namkeen

Famous for their momos and Tibetan specialties, a perfect casual dinner spot in Mussoorie.
INR500, 1h
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Day 3: Mussoorie Sightseeing

Mussoorie, India on May 19, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Cafe Ivy

Start your day with a tasty breakfast featuring pancakes, coffee, and snacks, open from 7am.
INR350, 1h

9:00am

Kempty Falls

Visit one of the most famous waterfalls near Mussoorie, perfect for photo opportunities and short treks, open till sunset.
INR30, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at The Tavern

Enjoy casual dining with Indian and Chinese cuisine, located near Mall Road, open till 10pm.
INR600, 1h

1:30pm

Gun Hill Point

Take the ropeway up to this viewpoint for stunning landscapes of the Doon Valley and Himalayas, open 9am to 5pm.
INR150, 2h

4:00pm

Lal Tibba

Explore the highest point in Mussoorie offering panoramic views, a peaceful place ideal for late afternoon hiking.
Free, 1.5h

7:00pm

Dinner at House of Oz

Indulge in multi-cuisine dishes with a cozy ambiance, open till 11pm.
INR800, 1.5h
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Day 4: Morning Mussoorie & Departure

Mussoorie to Dehradun, India on May 20, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Little Llama Café

Enjoy a fresh and healthy breakfast in a charming café known for organic options, open 7am to 4pm.
INR350, 1h

9:00am

Camel’s Back Road Walk

Take a serene and scenic morning walk on this less crowded path offering great views and fresh air.
Free, 2h

11:30am

Check-out and drive back to Dehradun

Return to Dehradun for onward travel, approximately 1.5 hours by road.
Transport Cost Varies, 1.5h

1:30pm

Lunch at Black Pepper Restaurant

Enjoy a final sumptuous meal featuring North Indian specialties in Dehradun before departure, open till 3pm.
INR500, 1h
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