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Mussoorie in November
Uttarakhand, India
November is Mussoorie powering down for winter. Temperatures drop to 7-12Β°C daytime and 1-3Β°C at night. The post-October glow fades as skies turn grey and hazy for days at a stretch. Tourist numbers fall to a few hundred per day. Mall Road empties out β restaurants reduce hours, shops close early, and the evening promenade disappears. Landour is quieter still. The town enters a grey interlude between autumn brilliance and winter drama, and most visitors find it depressing.
The November story
November Mussoorie is for a specific kind of person: someone who finds bare trees, grey skies, and empty ridge walks compelling rather than sad. The town's colonial architecture β the churches, the old library, the crumbling estates along Camel's Back Road β looks its most atmospheric under November overcast. Fog drifts through Landour's deodar corridors in a way that feels cinematic if you are in the right mood and miserable if you are not. Himalayan views from Lal Tibba are unreliable: cloud cover sits at 60%+ most days, but when it breaks, the snow-line has crept lower on the peaks and the contrast against grey sky is dramatic. The Landour Bakehouse has its quietest month β walk in, sit down, order cinnamon rolls and coffee without a wait. Char Dukan is you and maybe 3 other people. Hotel rates hit annual lows: βΉ800-1,200 for rooms that cost βΉ4,000 in May. The practical question: can you enjoy a hill station that is actively shutting down around you? If yes, November Mussoorie is deeply peaceful. If no, skip it.
Why November scores 4/5
Weather
November is Mussoorie powering down for winter.
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
- βSolitude seekers who genuinely enjoy grey, quiet, melancholy places
- βBudget travelers wanting rock-bottom rates in a premium location
- βWriters, artists, and creative types who feed on atmospheric emptiness
- βLandour pilgrims wanting Char Dukan and the bakeries without any competition
Who should think twice
- βFamilies with children β no activities, biting cold evenings, nothing open
- βFirst-time visitors β November gives the worst first impression of Mussoorie
- βPhotographers expecting color β the palette is grey, brown, and muted green
- βAnyone prone to seasonal mood drops β the persistent overcast is real
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. |
| March | 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. |
| Novemberviewing | 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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