Good Time
Mussoorie in March
Uttarakhand, India
March is Mussoorie waking from hibernation. Temperatures climb to 12-17Β°C during the day and the first wildflowers appear along the Landour trails. Rhododendrons start their red bloom above 2,000m on the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary path. Tourist numbers rise to 8,000-12,000 on weekends β noticeable but not oppressive. Hotels reopen fully and rates climb to 40-50% of peak. The Dehradun-Mussoorie road is dry and fast. Mall Road comes alive with evening strollers for the first time since October.
The March story
March is when Mussoorie reveals why the British chose it. The air is crisp, views are long, and the town has energy without frenzy. Benog Wildlife Sanctuary β a 4 km trail through oak and deodar forest starting from Cloud End β is at its best: rhododendrons blooming, birds active (look for Himalayan griffon vultures riding thermals above the ridge), and trails dry enough for comfortable walking. Lal Tibba viewpoint delivers clear Himalayan sightlines on 6-7 days out of 10. The Landour loop walk β Char Dukan to Sisters Bazaar to Lal Tibba and back β takes 2-3 hours and is the single best walk in any Indian hill station. Mall Road's Tibetan market stalls reopen with wool shawls and silver jewelry. Kempty Falls (13 km from town) starts flowing again but remains mercifully uncrowded β maybe 200 visitors on a weekend versus 5,000 in May. Holi in Mussoorie is low-key: some color play on Mall Road, nothing aggressive. This is the month that earns Mussoorie its "Queen of Hills" title β the rest of the year it mostly loses it.
Why March scores 4/5
Weather
March is Mussoorie waking from hibernation.
Roads & Access
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Uttarakhand (1070). helpline: Tourist helpline: 1364. ambulance: 108. police station: Mussoorie Police Station (0135-2632083). nearest hospital: Mussoorie Government Hospital (0135-2632040)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) β
Elevation
2,005m β Moderate altitude
Who should go
- βFirst-time travelers
- βSenior citizens
- βHikers and walkers β Landour loop and Benog trail are in prime condition
- βNature lovers timing the rhododendron bloom above 2,000m
- βFirst-time visitors wanting the authentic Mussoorie experience without peak-season damage
- βBirders β Himalayan griffon vultures, forktails, and laughingthrushes are active
Who should think twice
- βSnow seekers β winter is over in Mussoorie by March
- βPure budget travelers β rates are climbing out of the off-season floor
- βVisitors who only want Mall Road and Kempty Falls β March is better spent on trails
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January Mussoorie is bone-cold and nearly deserted. |
| February | 3/5 | February is January with slightly better odds. |
| Marchviewing | 4/5 | March is Mussoorie waking from hibernation. |
| April | 5/5 | April in Mussoorie is warm, clear, and increasingly busy. |
| May | 2/5 | β |
| June | 2/5 | β |
| July | 2/5 | β |
| August | 2/5 | β |
| September | 4/5 | September is monsoon's slow retreat from Mussoorie. |
| October | 5/5 | October is Mussoorie's finest month. Monsoon is done. |
| November | 4/5 | November is Mussoorie powering down for winter. |
| December | 3/5 | December Mussoorie is a snow gamble wrapped in Christmas packaging. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Contact local transport
Elevation
2,005m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mixed
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