Circuit · Uttarakhand
Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills
Quick hill escapes a few hours from Delhi: Mussoorie, Landour, Chakrata, Lansdowne and the Nag Tibba weekend trek.
- Places
- 6
- Altitude
- 1,500–3,022 m
- Fly / train to
- Dehradun
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,700
When to go
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Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 3 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Chakrata
A secluded cantonment above the Yamuna with Tiger Falls, deodar forest and Chilmiri Neck.
Kanatal & Dhanaulti
Forest and meadow country on the Mussoorie–Chamba road, with camping and ziplining.
Landour
The quiet cantonment above Mussoorie — deodar walks, old bakeries and writers' cottages.
Lansdowne
A quiet Garhwal cantonment town of pine ridges, a golf course and the Garhwal Rifles museum.
Mussoorie
The 'Queen of Hills' above Dehradun — Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel's Back Road and the Mall.
Nag Tibba
A two-day weekend trek a few hours from Dehradun, with a camp under the stars.
What to pack for Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Waterproof gloves
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Hand warmers
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- UV-protection sunglasses
- Lip balm with SPF
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Compact umbrella
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Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills: questions people ask
Which places are in the Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills circuit?
The Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills circuit in Uttarakhand covers Chakrata, Kanatal & Dhanaulti, Landour, Lansdowne, Mussoorie and Nag Tibba. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills?
March to June and September to November suit most places in Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills?
Travel to Dehradun, then continue by road.
How much does a Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills trip cost per day?
About ₹2,700 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Dehradun, Mussoorie & Pauri hills, and which is the highest?
Lansdowne is the easiest (easy). Nag Tibba is the highest at 3,022 m.