Mussoorie Excursion

Naga Tibba 
About 55km, an ideal spot for trekking. Naga Tibba is the highest peak around Mussoorie at 10,000 feet and is covered by thick forests. 

Dhanolti 
On Mussoorie-Tehri Road 25km away, it has deodhar forests and mountainscapes. 

Surkhanda Devi 
Surkhanda Devi Temple at 10,000 feet, 35 km down the Mussoorie - Tehri road. Perched on a peak, the temple demands a stiff two-km climb form devotees. The temple, goes the legend, was built on the site where the head of Shiva's consort (Shiva is the destroyer in the Hindu trinity) fell after it was chopped off to stop Shiva's terrifying dance of death that was shaking the universe to its very core.

Lakha Mandal 
 80 km away on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri Road. Linked with the Mahabharata with idols of archaeological importance. 

Mussoorie (When to visit )
Mussoorie is a hill station which has pleasant climate around the year. It is a very cool place with greenery at its full bloom during September to November. The best seasons to visit Mussoorie is between April to June and again during September to November. When the plains of North India experience heat waves, Mussoorie provides a welcome break. September - November is spring time here. During this season Himalayas are clearly visible. It is better to avoid monsoons as the roads to Mussoorie are in bad shape. Same thing applies for the winter when roads are blocked due to snowfall.

Mussoorie (Travel Information)
There are regular flights from Delhi to Doon Valley (Jolly Grant). From the Jolly Grant airport, taxis and buses ply to Dehradun, from where they go up to Mussoorie (2¼ hours, 60 km). The overnight Mussoorie Express links Delhi to Dehradun, the railhead for Mussoorie. 
Delhi to Mussoorie is 290 km by road. Dehradun to Mussoorie is 35 km. There are direct buses from Delhi to Mussoorie, along with private taxis. Buses ply every half hour from Dehradun to Mussoorie. Private taxis and shared taxis are favored by a majority of visitors. 

Mussoorie - Local Transport
 Hand pulled rickshaws, taxis and cars are not allowed on the Mall, but can move in other motorable parts of Mussoorie.

Mussoorie (Accommodation) 
 Mussoorie has more than a hundred hotels to choose. 

Mussoorie (What to Wear)
In summer, light woolens are advisable while heavy woolens are a necessity during winter. 
The summer season extends from April to June. The winter season is from September to December.

Area : 65 sq km 
Altitude : 2005.5 m 
Temperature in Summer : 31.2°C(max);7.2°C(min) 
Temperature in Winter : 7.2°C(max);1.1°C(min) 
Languages : Hindi and English 
Best Time to Visit : April-June and September-October