Planning a Mussoorie Trip Package from Delhi

What Does a Mussoorie Trip Package from Delhi Actually Cover?

Most packages take one of three forms.

• Packages with transport: These cover the round trip from Delhi, usually by private or shared cab, plus your room. Meals may or may not be in. They suit travellers who do not want to sort out a car.
• Packages with activities: These include your room, a few outings and some or all meals. Think a Kempty Falls visit, local sightseeing and a bonfire evening. They suit first-timers who like a set plan.
• Glamping stays: These are offered by the resort itself, such as Everest Base Camp Mussoorie. At EBC, every room includes breakfast for two, the evening bonfire, a guided morning nature walk, Wi-Fi and free parking. There are 14 rooms in seven categories, from forest tents to a private villa. Walks near George Everest Peak are right on the doorstep. This is the richest of the three in what you actually do, and it has grown steadily popular with Delhi NCR travellers.

See what each room offers on EBC Mussoorie's rooms and tents page before you compare it with tour operator deals.

What Is a Good Two-Night Plan for a Mussoorie Trip From Delhi?

Day 1: How Do You Get From Delhi to Mussoorie?

• Leave Delhi by 5:00 to 6:00 AM to beat the morning traffic on NH-58
• Route: NH58 via Roorkee or NH334 via Haridwar to Dehradun
• Delhi to EBC Mussoorie: about 280 km, or 5.5 to 6.5 hours in all
• The last stretch from Dehradun is about 35 km, or 1 to 1.5 hours
• Check in from 2 PM. Arriving earlier? Ask about early check-in when you book.
• Afternoon: rest, or take a short walk around the property
• Evening: the bonfire, then dinner

Day 2: What Should You Do on Your Full Day?

• Early morning: the guided nature walk, which runs daily from 7 to 9 AM
• Morning: walk toward George Everest Peak (2 to 3 hours there and back at an easy pace). The George Everest House is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
• Late breakfast or lunch at the property or the Park Café
• Afternoon: Lal Tibba or the 3 km Camel's Back Road walk, as energy allows
• Evening: a trip to Landour Bazaar, or a second night by the fire

Day 3: How Do You Get Back to Delhi on Time?

• An early walk along the ridge
• Check out in the late morning (confirm the time when you book)
• Drive back to Delhi via Dehradun
• Reach Delhi by early evening in normal traffic

This plan works just as well for couples, families and small groups. Shape Day 2 around your group's pace and interests.

What Should You Check Before You Confirm a Package?

Whatever the format, go through this list before you pay.

• Room: What is the exact tent or room type? Is the bathroom attached or shared? Are there warm blankets and heating for the cold months?
• Meals: Which meals are included? Can they handle your diet? Are meals at set times or on request?
• Activities: Which activities are in the price, and which cost extra? Do any depend on the season or the weather?
• Transport: Is pickup from Delhi included? What kind of car is it? Is the driver with you all trip, or only for transfers?
• Cancellation: What happens if the weather makes the drive unwise? Can you get a refund or move your dates? At EBC, the cancellation and date-change terms are on the packages page. Read them before you book.
• Monsoon trips: EBC stays open from July to September, its quietest season. Hill roads can close after heavy rain, so check advisories before you drive and keep a spare day.

Should You Book a Package or Travel Independently From Delhi?

Choose a package if:

• This is your first trip
• You want every detail handled for you
• You are in a group with mixed tastes
• You want a set plan of activities

Travel on your own if:

• You have your own car and like to keep plans loose
• You want to add Dhanaulti or another stop
• You know mountain travel well and like to book each part yourself

For most first-timers from Delhi NCR, a glamping stay at a place like Everest Base Camp Mussoorie makes the trip much easier. Tripoto's guide to EBC Mussoorie sets out the road, rail and air routes from Delhi.

How Far Is Mussoorie From Delhi and Nearby Cities?

Departure Point	Distance	Estimated Drive Time
Delhi	About 280 km	5.5 to 6.5 hours
Gurugram	A little more than from Delhi	Allow extra time for traffic
Noida	About the same as from Delhi	Allow extra time for traffic
Chandigarh	About 170 km to Dehradun, then 35 km up the hill	About 5 hours
Dehradun	35 km	1 to 1.5 hours
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun	About 55 km	1.5 hours

Distances are to EBC Mussoorie on Hathipaon Road. By train, the Shatabdi Express runs from Delhi to Dehradun in about 5.5 hours. Dehradun station is 35 km from EBC, and the team can arrange a transfer if you ask when you book.