Landour vs Mukteshwar
Pick Landour for
family trips, first-timers
Pick Mukteshwar for
peace and quiet, nature, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Landour | Mukteshwar | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Mussoorie, Dehradun | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 2,290 m | 2,286 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹4,000 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Landour: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Mukteshwar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely