Best time to visit Mussoorie

Like all other Himalayan hill stations, the sub-tropical weather means that the summers are marked by a stinging heat in the afternoons followed by cool nights. This makes the evenings and the mornings pleasant enabling the tourists to explore prominent sights, making it the best season to visit Mussoorie.

The summer heat also melts the ice caps high in the mountains, feeding the streams and the water falls below. This is the best time to go to Mussoorie for treks and hikes across the country side. The surrounding areas have many waterfall point that one can visit, such as Kempty falls which forms the beautiful lake mist. The Jharipani Falls and the Mossy Falls too come down in full force, turning the surroundings lush green. Nature enthusiasts can visit the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary or even the Lal Tibba, Mussoorie’s highest peaks, to enjoy the most invigorating weather of Mussoorie. Resorts and hotels set in the beautiful surrounding make summer the best time to visit Mussoorie for honeymoon.

During the rainy season in Mussoorie, tourists desert the town. Monsoon in Mussoorie loosens the soil layer covering the hills which gives rise to various problems. Landslides cause the motorways to shut down and the town goes into hibernation. Monsoon in Mussoorie is not an ideal time to visit.

The snow attracts a great influx of tourists. October marks a cool weather during the day while the nights turn positively cold, turning it into the best season to visit Mussoorie. Places like Happy Valley, Tibetan monasteries, Sir George Everest’ home (Mount Everest is named after him), Christ Church and other landmarks can be explored during this time. The trekking trails are still open, but the threat of fresh snowfall looms. Mussoorie becomes a white wonderland when snowfall starts, and hence is the best time to go to Mussoorie. The surrounding areas take on a white blanket from December to February, making it best time to visit Mussoorie for honeymoon as well as a skiing paradise. Though the roads leading to Mussoorie get blocked during these months, for lovers of all things cold, these are the best months to visit.