After finishing all my work and taking leave from the office, I set out on a trip to Mussoorie, the queen of hills. I was very excited about this trip, but a little nervous too. Excited because this was my first trip and also nervous because this was my first trip.

The journey from Noida to Mussoorie was very exciting. I experienced many sweet and sour experiences on this journey. These experiences will always remain in the diary of my memories. I want to share these experiences with all of you. If you also want to go on a similar trip, my experiences can probably help you. Based on my sweet and sour experience, you too can make your journey exciting.

How did I go from Noida to Mussoorie, how much did a two or three-day trip cost, what are the important things you should take with you on the trip, how to book a hotel? You will get to know everything in this article. Even what mistakes I made during this trip, and what problems I had to face due to those mistakes, all these things will help save you from such problems. So let's go on the journey...

Journey from Noida to Mussoorie
To go from Noida to Mussoorie, first, you will have to reach Delhi or Ghaziabad railway station. Many trains go from here. For convenience, book tickets in advance otherwise you may face problems. General and AC bogie fare from Delhi to Mussoorie ranges between Rs 250 to Rs 700. Departing from Delhi via Ghaziabad, Meerut, the train will reach you at Dehradun railway station. Dehradun is the last station. As soon as you come out of Dehradun railway station, you will get a taxi or bus to Mussoorie.

Which is better, bus or taxi?
Taxi fare is Rs 1800, but with a little bargaining, it can be reduced to Rs 1500. The bus fare is around Rs 250 to 300. You can choose either of the two according to your budget. If you have planned a trip on a low budget then of course you should take a bus. If you want a convenient trip then a taxi will be more suitable for you. It may take about 1.5 hours to reach by taxi and 3 hours by bus.

Hotel
You will easily find hotels or homestays to stay in Mussoorie. You can book both online and offline. The cost of a room can range from seven hundred to three or four thousand rupees for one night. You can find hotels according to your choice and budget.

Take a scooter or taxi to visit Mussoorie
You will not find any local conveyance to travel in Mussoorie. So you can book a taxi or scooter. The taxi will be convenient but its fare is a bit expensive. Whereas if you ride a bike then scooty can be the best option.

Where to visit in Mussoorie?
Kempty Falls
Surrounded by mountains and rocks, Kempty Falls is situated at an altitude of about 4500 feet above sea level. This is a waterfall that shows the unseen beauty of nature. The cold water falling on the ground from a height of about 40 feet gives a different comfort. Kempty Falls is very famous as a picnic spot for travelers visiting Mussoorie.

Dalai Hills, Buddha Temple
Dalai Hills and Buddha Temple both are in the same place. If you are fond of trekking then definitely visit Dalai Hills. One has to trek for about one kilometer here, which is quite fun. A beautiful statue of Lord Buddha will be seen above. Apart from this, a wonderful view of the Himalayas will also be available from here. The place is decorated with Buddhist prayer flags. There is also a beautiful temple of Buddha on the way down. Reaching there gives a different feeling of peace and tranquility.

Surkanda Mata Temple
Surkanda Mata Temple is situated at a high altitude. To reach the temple, one has to climb about two to three kilometers, which will require a lot of energy over time. There is also a ropeway facility for those who cannot climb. Both coming and going via ropeway The one-way fare is Rs 210 with GST. After reaching the top, you will feel the bone-chilling cold along with the tremendous sunlight. Therefore, go wearing warm clothes only.

Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti is on the way from Mussoorie to Surkanda Mata Temple. The cold here will also make you gnash your teeth. There is an Eco Park in Dhanaulti, the ticket for which is Rs 50. This park will have greenery, beautiful views, and swings for children. If you are fond of adventure activities and sports then Dhanaulti can be the best place for you.

Mall Road and Kitab Ghar
What to do if you come to a hill station and do not turn around on Mall Road? Nothing, so definitely go to Mall Road, otherwise what will you show when you come back? The evening would be the best time to visit Mall Road. You can enjoy shopping and street food while walking on Mall Road. The most important thing is that here you will also get to see the magnificent interiors of the British era. There is also a selfie point on Mussoorie Mall Road, where you can make your journey memorable by taking good selfies.

Be sure to keep these things in mind
I was so excited for the Mussoorie trip that I made one or two minor mistakes. As if the hotel was taken a little outside. Ours was a homestay and not a hotel, due to which there was difficulty in booking a taxi to travel anywhere and the taxi drivers also took advantage of the opportunity to loot a lot of money. Also, there was nothing available to eat or drink where we stayed. There were no shops etc. nearby. Whenever I felt hungry, I had to walk far away. It just caused a little trouble.

(PC: TOI, Wikipedia)