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Mussoorie in December: a fine time to go
December: 12°C days — and outside the recommended window.
December is outside Mussoorie's recommended window (March – June, September – November); the season opens in March, 3 months away. Cool days around 12°C, nights near 4°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 4°C — pack properly for them.
The next season opens in March, 3 months away. The rains usually arrive in June, 6 months away. Deep winter usually sets in in January, next month. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in April, 4 months away.
2 days in Mussoorie in December · from ₹7,237 for two
Stay, food & local travel — getting there extra
Day-by-day plan with the journey from your city, priced for December — ready in seconds, no sign-up.
What the weather actually does
10-year average · MussoorieCool days around 12°C, nights near 4°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 4°C — pack properly for them.
What a day in Mussoorie looks like
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
- Lal Tibba sunrise panorama2h · moderate
- Landour heritage walk & Char Dukan chai2h · easy
- Jabarkhet Nature Reserve walk2h 30m · moderate
Afternoon
- Gun Hill ropeway & Himalayan views1h 30m · easy
- Kempty Falls swim2h · moderate
Evening
- Mall Road evening promenade1h 30m · easy
About 11h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
What a December trip costs · 2 days, total for two
Budget
₹7,237 for two
- Stay · 1n₹1,890
- Food₹2,600
- Local + entry₹2,300
- Buffer₹447
Mid-range
₹15,683 for two
- Stay · 1n₹4,410
- Food₹6,000
- Local + entry₹4,200
- Buffer₹1,073
Luxury
₹40,004 for two
- Stay · 1n₹15,930
- Food₹14,000
- Local + entry₹7,200
- Buffer₹2,874
Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Mussoorie. How we price this
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A December plan, day by day
2 days in Mussoorie for December, at this month's stay rates.
- 1🌿 Nature Day3h out
- Gun Hill ropeway & Himalayan views · afternoon, 1.5h
- Mall Road evening promenade · evening, 1.5h
The altitude and cool air hit as you arrive — a slow evening settling in before the hills tomorrow.
- 2🎭 Cultural Day4h out
- Landour heritage walk & Char Dukan chai · morning, 2h
- Lal Tibba sunrise panorama · morning, 2h
Final day in Mussoorie — culture here is in the streets, not just museums — this day takes you through both.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Mussoorie tripGetting to Mussoorie
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Delhi → Dehradun
train · 6h
₹700
1 way / person
Dehradun → Mussoorie
cab · 1h
₹1,500
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Delhi → Dehradun by train. Return for two works out to about ₹2,800 — so a whole trip lands near ₹10,037 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Mussoorie's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Mussoorie
All of these are open in December.
- Mall Road promenade
- Kempty Falls swim
- Gun Hill ropeway views
- Landour heritage walk & Char Dukan
- Lal Tibba sunrise panorama
- Camel's Back Road walk
- Mussoorie Heritage Centre
- Happy Valley scenic stroll
- Jabarkhet Nature Reserve
- Company Garden picnic
- Bhatta Falls & lake
- George Everest Peak hike
Within reach: Mall Road · Kempty Falls · Gun Hill · Lal Tibba · Landour Cantonment.
Packing for December
- A warm layer for mornings and evenings — a fleece and a light jacket are enough.
- Walking shoes with grip and a power bank — charging points and signal are patchy on hill roads.
December questions, answered
Is December a good time to visit Mussoorie?
Yes — December is a good month for Mussoorie: the recommended season is March – June, September – November, and cool days around 12°C, nights near 4°C, almost no rain. Nights drop to 4°C — pack properly for them. Tourisma's fit score for December is 81/100.
See a December plan for MussoorieHow much does a trip to Mussoorie cost in December?
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹7,237 (budget) to ₹40,004 (luxury), excluding travel to Mussoorie. Seasonally adjusted for December.
Price it for your group and cityWhen is the best time to visit Mussoorie?
The best months are October, April, November. From December: The next season opens in March, 3 months away. The rains usually arrive in June, 6 months away. Deep winter usually sets in in January, next month. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in April, 4 months away.
What is there to do in Mussoorie?
Mall Road promenade. Kempty Falls swim. Gun Hill ropeway views. Landour heritage walk & Char Dukan. Lal Tibba sunrise panorama. Camel's Back Road walk. Dehradun is the nearest railhead, 33 km away.
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Elsewhere in India in December
Also in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for December.
- North Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹16,618 for two, 4 days
- Rann of Kutch · Gujarat · from ₹5,335 for two, 2 days
- Konark Sun Temple · Odisha · from ₹4,708 for two, 2 days
- Kohima · Nagaland · from ₹5,530 for two, 2 days
- South Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹11,734 for two, 4 days
- Pelling · Sikkim · from ₹4,514 for two, 2 days
- Gangtok · Sikkim · from ₹9,916 for two, 3 days
- Kisama (Hornbill Festival) · Nagaland · from ₹7,593 for two, 2 days
Want this as a real plan?
Mussoorie in December, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.
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Plan Mussoorie in December