Happy Valley, Mussoorie
0.8 km from Mussoorie centre
Happy Valley is an area situated within the hill station of Mussoorie with majority of Tibetans settled in area in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.
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Safety & current conditions in Mussoorie
Generally safe to travel
Advisory
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Overview
The "queen of the hills" above Dehradun - the Mall, Gun Hill, Kempty Falls and the quiet writer's town of Landour just above.
DIY Snapshot
DIY difficulty
Easy
Best for
Slow travel, Culture
Ideal days
3 days
Best season
Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov
Budget
₹8,000-₹14,000
Local transport
Easy
Internet
Good
Safety comfort
High
Languages
Hindi, Garhwali, English
Plan it yourself
The DIY deep-dive
DIY route options
The classic route
Base around Mussoorie and run the standard 3-day plan - the easiest, most dependable version of the trip.
Time it by season
Plan around March to June, September to November for the best weather, views and open access.
What most travellers miss
- Time it for March to June, September to November. Outside that window, snow, weather or road closures can cut access.
- Carry enough cash - card and UPI are unreliable once you leave the main town.
Where to base yourself
Mussoorie
The main base - most stays, food and transport, and the easiest to reach.
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Landour
2.5 km from Mussoorie centre
Landour, a small cantonment town contiguous with Mussoorie, is about 35 km (22 mi) from the city of Dehradun in Dehradun district in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India. The twin towns of Mussoorie and Landour,…
Kempty Falls
5.3 km from Mussoorie centre
Kempty Falls is a waterfall in Ram Gaon and at the south of Kempty, in the Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand, India. It is 13 kilometres (8 mi) from Mussoorie on the Chakrata Road, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) from D…
Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary
6.4 km from Mussoorie centre
Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary also known as Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located about 11 km (6.8 mi) Mussoorie in the Dehradun district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It wa…
Battle of Nalapani
7.1 km from Mussoorie centre
The Battle of Nalapani was the first battle of the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814–1816, fought between the forces of the British East India Company and Nepal, then ruled by the House of Gorkha. The battle took place aroun…
Santala devi temple
7.7 km from Mussoorie centre
Santala Devi Temple is a hindu temple in Punkal Gaon, Galajwari, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Santala Devi, who is believed to be a form of Goddess Durga.The temple is 2083 metres above se…
Robber's Cave, India
9.2 km from Mussoorie centre
Robber's Cave, located near Garhi Cantt, Dehradun, is a river cave formation in the Himalayas, located approximately 8 km from the centre of Dehradun in Uttarakhand, India. The cave is about 600 metres long, and divid…
Hotels & food in Mussoorie
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Rose paying guest house
Rose paying guest house, Camels Back Road, Mussoorie - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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Hotel raj palace
Hotel raj palace, Camels Back Road, Mussoorie - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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Hotel Paradise Continental
Hotel Paradise Continental, Mall Road, Mussoorie - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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Club Mahindra
Club Mahindra, Mall Road, Library Bazaar - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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Central Government Touring Officers Guest House
Central Government Touring Officers Guest House, Mall Road, Mussoorie - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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The three oaks boutique hotel
The three oaks boutique hotel, Mall Road, Library Bazaar - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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Food
Café Coffee Day
Café Coffee Day, Mall Road, Library Bazaar - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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Kalsang Friends corner
Kalsang Friends corner, Mall Road, Library Bazaar - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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The Mountain Cafe
The Mountain Cafe, Mall Road, Library Bazaar - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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Funjabi tandoorz
Funjabi tandoorz, Mall Road, Library Bazaar - 248179, Uttarakhand, India
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