Mussoorie vs Almora
Pick Mussoorie for
family trips, first-timers, couples
Pick Almora for
peace and quiet, workations, nature, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Mussoorie | Almora | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Dehradun | Uttarakhand, Almora, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 2,290 m | 2,000 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, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Mussoorie: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Almora: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely