Munsiyari vs Mussoorie
Pick Munsiyari for
peace and quiet, nature, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
Pick Mussoorie for
family trips, first-timers, couples, fewer days
| Munsiyari | Mussoorie | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Pithoragarh, Kumaon | Uttarakhand, Dehradun |
| Highest point | 3,500 m | 2,290 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 5–7 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Dehradun |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens (Milam-side treks need permits). | None. |
Munsiyari: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Mussoorie: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely