Complete Guide to Mussoorie Trip Cost
2-Night Mussoorie Trip Cost Summary (2 People)
| Category | Budget trip | Mid-range trip | Luxury trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport (Delhi–Mussoorie return) | ₹1,400–₹1,800 (bus) | ₹3,000–₹5,000 (train + taxi) | ₹8,000–₹15,000 (private car/cab) |
| Hotels (2 nights, 2 people) | ₹2,400–₹4,000 | ₹8,000–₹16,000 | ₹20,000–₹60,000 |
| Food (2 days, 2 people) | ₹1,200–₹2,000 | ₹3,000–₹6,000 | ₹6,000–₹15,000 |
| Sightseeing & activities | ₹400–₹800 | ₹1,500–₃,000 | ₹3,000–₹8,000 |
| Local transport in Mussoorie | ₹400–₹800 | ₹1,000–₹2,000 | ₹2,000–₹5,000 |
| Shopping & miscellaneous | ₹500–₹1,000 | ₹2,000–₹4,000 | ₹5,000–₹15,000 |
| TOTAL (2 people, 2 nights) | ₹6,300–₹10,600 | ₹18,500–₹36,000 | ₹44,000–₹1,18,000 |
Transport Cost to Mussoorie
From Delhi:
- Overnight bus (ISBT Kashmere Gate, one-way): ₹500–₹900 per person
- Train (Delhi NDLS → Dehradun Shatabdi, one-way): ₹600–₹1,200 per person (₹60–₹80 more for Dehradun → Mussoorie GMOU bus)
- Private cab Delhi → Mussoorie (one-way): ₹3,500–₹5,000 for the vehicle (up to 4 passengers)
- Flight to Jolly Grant (Dehradun) + taxi to Mussoorie: ₹2,500–₅,000 flight + ₹1,200–₹1,800 taxi
From Dehradun:
- GMOU state bus: ₹60–₹80 per person (every 30 min)
- Shared taxi: ₹100–₹150 per seat
- Private taxi: ₹600–₹1,000 one-way
Hotel Cost in Mussoorie
| Category | Price/night | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Budget guesthouse | ₹600–₹2,000 | Landour guesthouses, Library end small hotels |
| Economy hotel | ₹2,000–₹3,500 | Mall Road vicinity hotels |
| Mid-range | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | Hotel Broadway, Hotel Padmini Nivas, Woodstock |
| Upscale | ₹7,000–₹12,000 | Kasmanda Palace, Jaypee Residency Manor |
| Luxury | ₹12,000–₹30,000 | JW Marriott, The Savoy |
Food Cost in Mussoorie
- Street food (Mall Road stalls): Maggi noodles ₹50–₹80; chai ₹20–₹40; aloo tikki ₹40–₹60. Budget ₹100–₹200 per person per day.
- Dhaba meal: Full thali ₹120–₹200 per person; rajma-chawal ₹100–₹150.
- Mid-range restaurant: ₹400–₹800 per person per meal (North Indian, Chinese, Continental options on Mall Road).
- Hotel restaurant / fine dining: ₹800–₹2,500 per person (JW Marriott, The Savoy dining rooms).
Sightseeing Cost in Mussoorie
| Attraction | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| Gun Hill ropeway | ₹75–₹100 return per person |
| Kempty Falls entry | ₹25 per person |
| Kempty Falls ropeway | ₹50–₹80 per person |
| Company Garden | ₹50 adults, ₹30 children |
| Lal Tibba viewpoint | Free (telescope ₹25) |
| George Everest Peak | Free |
| Camel Back Road walk | Free |
| Mall Road promenade | Free |
| Jhripani cable car | ₹75–₹100 return |
| Horse riding (per horse) | ₹200–₹400/short ride |
How to Reach Mussoorie
The most cost-effective routes: overnight bus from Delhi (₹500–₹900, one-way) or Shatabdi train from Delhi to Dehradun (₹600–₹1,200) + GMOU bus to Mussoorie (₹60–₹80). Full transport guide at Mussoorie main page.
Budget, Hotels & Travel Tips
- Season premium: May–June hotel rates are 50–100% higher than off-season. The same trip costs substantially less in October–November or July–September (monsoon).
- Weekend surcharge: Hotels and taxis charge 20–40% more on Friday–Saturday nights. Travel Tuesday–Thursday for the same quality at lower cost.
- Package deals: Some tour operators (and UK Hill) offer Mussoorie packages (hotel + transport + guided sightseeing) that may save money vs booking individually, especially for mid-range and luxury tier travel.
- Airport vs railway transport: Flying to Jolly Grant (DED) and taking a taxi to Mussoorie costs more than training to Dehradun + bus/taxi. The time saving (flight 45 min vs train 3h 45m) may justify the extra ₹2,000–₃,000 per person depending on your priorities.
FAQs
- How much does a 2-day Mussoorie trip cost for 2 people from Delhi?
- Budget travellers: ₹8,000–₹12,000 for 2 people (overnight bus, guesthouse, dhabas, main sights). Mid-range: ₹20,000–₹35,000 (AC train, mid-range hotel, restaurants, private cab in Mussoorie). Comfortable: ₹35,000–₹60,000 (private car from Delhi, heritage hotel, all meals in-house, guided activities). These are round-trip total costs for 2 people for 2 nights / 3 days.
- Is Mussoorie an expensive hill station?
- Mussoorie is moderately priced compared to Shimla (similar range), more affordable than Darjeeling or Ooty, and less expensive than Auli or the skiing resorts of Uttarakhand. The hill station has a wide enough price range that both backpackers (₹600 guesthouses) and luxury travellers (₹25,000 JW Marriott) can find suitable accommodation. The biggest cost driver is the season — a May weekend trip costs roughly double a November weekday trip.