Hotels in Mussoorie

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Mussoorie hotels accommodation, lodging information and booking for Mussoorie India hotels

Hotel Green Castle

In such a serene environment and fairyland is situated Hotel Green Castle, the only one to cater finest and luxurious comforts in Mussoorie. This is one of the best hotel in Mussoorie you have always been looking for.

Rating: Three Star
Tariff: US$ 50 Onwards / INR 1900 Onwards

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Dunsvirk Court

Hotel Dunsvirk Court is an unique experience in itself, located at a height of 7200 feet. It is on top of a hill popularly known as Baroda Estate.

Rating: Government Approved
Tariff: US$ 49 Onwards / INR 1850 Onwards

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Honeymoon Inn

The hotel is located in the center of the famous Mall Road of this "Queen of Hill" Stations. Every room has a beautiful view of the Doon Valley, and its twinkling lights present a breathtaking visual experience.

Rating: Three Star
Tariff: US$ 36 Onwards / INR 1365 Onwards

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Jaypee Resideny Manor

Resideny Manor is a tribute to the majesty and splendour of the Mussoorie hills. Built on an individual hilltop and spread over nine acres of lush green paradise, the Hotel offers an amazing 180 degrees of the most awe inspiring view of the hills.

Rating: Resort
Tariff: US$ 119 Onwards / INR 4520 Onwards

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Hotel Padmini Niwas

As soon as you step into the hotel, you will feel the perfect blend of nature and heritage. Padmini Nivas is among the oldest buildings in Mussoorie.

Rating: Heritage
Tariff: US$ 39 Onwards / INR 1470 Onwards

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Kasmanda Palace Hotel

A Royal Himalayan Resort A Palace of the Raja of Kasmanda, it is beautifully maintained with 3 acres of gardens and rooms decorated with pictures of tiger hunts and old lithographs.

Rating: Heritage
Tariff: US$ 67 Onwards / INR 2530 Onwards

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Hotel Starz Regency

At Star Regency we take care of all the customer needs right from conceptualization through delivery to maintenace of the developed solution. Our cutting edge technologies and state of the art infrastructure combined with our knowledge.

Rating: Three Star
Tariff: US$ 72 Onwards / INR 2750 Onwards

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Mussoorie Brief Introduction

Mussoorie, with its green hills & varied flora & fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalyan snow ranges to the northeast, & glittering views of the Doon Valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur & Haridwar to the South, the town presents a fairyland atmosphere to the tourists. Its history dates back to 1827 when Captain Young, an adventurous military officer, explored the present site & laid the foundation of this holiday resort which now has few rivals. Mussoorie is famous for its scenic beauty and hectic social life. It provides all kinds of amusement & every facility for domestic & foreign tourists.

Mussooorie is conveniently connected by road to Delhi & by rail to other major Cities & is the gateway to Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines of Northern India which are very important pilgrimage places for the Hindus of India".

Climate

At an altitude of over 6000 ft (2000m), Mussoorie is a popular retreat from the heat of the plains. Be prepared for the cold if you come in the Winter (Dec-Feb), when you can expect freezing weather and snow. The monsoon arrives in July and stays through mid-September.

Get in

By bus

Buses leave from Dehradun train station. There are two buses which go to opposite ends of the Mussoorie Mall, Library and Picture Palace. It is quite a hike from one to the other, so make sure you catch the right one. To reach Kempty Falls directly from Dehra Dun catch a bus from the Dehra Dun Railway station Hill Bus Services Section or take a taxi. One should look for buses heading for destinations like Barkot, Nainbagh, Yamunotri, and Purola (Caution:sometimes Purola buses go via Vikas nagar which may take you off the route completely so be careful). You can also take a bus to the Library end of Mussoorie and walk to the Kempty Bus stop and take a bus or taxi or a milkvan or even hitch a ride with a tourist going in that direction!! Bus fee for Library end or Kurli end (from Dehradun) is around INR30 (April 2008). Toll Tax is payable on entering Kempty Village per bus/taxi/car/scooter. Bus fare from library end to kempty is around INR15 (april 2008).

By taxi

It is possible to hire a taxi for the trip up to Mussoorie. Rates should be around Rupees 400-550 but one can pay per seat as well in a shared taxi which normally accommodates upto five passengers.Shared or chartered taxis too are available near the same Hill Section Bus terminal and the rates are controlled by the taxi union. These rates are generally displayed on a board outside their office.

Get around

For the most part you will want to get around on foot. The Mall is closed to most vehicles.
By rickshaw

A relatively flat section of the Mall allows a fleet of rickshaws to ply their trade. You can catch a ride from the Library end of the Mall to about the midpoint.

By taxi

Within Mussoorie, taxis are not very useful. If you are heading up to Landour with your luggage, it would be wise to catch a ride. They can also be hired for outings to places such as Kempty Falls or Happy Valley. There are taxi stands at both ends of the Mall. Many locals offer 'taxi' services, and if you are staying longer you will likely find these (slightly cheaper) alternatives.
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See

* Kempty Falls - about 15 km from Mussoorie, this now over-built spot is a popular tourist destination. Catch a taxi or a bus from the Library stand.

* Happy Valley - a couple kilometers from the Library end of the Mall, Happy Valley is a 5,000 strong Tibetan settlement. This is a beautiful spot for a short hike. Taxis and possibly bicycle rickshaws ply this route.