Snowfall has occurred in high altitude areas including Chakrata, Mussoorie, Gangotri, Harshil, Kedarnath. After snowfall, there is severe cold.

Tourists Rejoice in Mussoorie, Auli, Chopta and other high altitude travel destinations.

From Kedarnath to Auli, Dhanaulti to Mussoorie, the first snowfall of the season has occurred. Light snowfall started in the high altitude areas of the state from Sunday evening. The first snowfall of the season occurred on Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Harshil, Chopta, Tungnath, Suki Top, Auli and Mussoorie and other peaks.

The weekend following Diwali brought a major influx of tourists to Mussoorie, pushing Mussoorie hotels occupancy to over 80%. However, this surge caused severe traffic congestion and long queues, particularly at Mall Road’s entry barriers, creating challenges for both tourists and locals.

Following the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a new 42 km bypass is set to connect Asharodi to Mussoorie. This highway, approved by the Ministry of Environment, will relieve congestion in Dehradun and provide a smoother route for tourists from Delhi, Chandigarh, and Himachal. In its first phase, a four-lane road will link Asharodi to Jhajhra.

The District Magistrate of Dehradun has directed the launch of shuttle buses in Mussoorie, with a focus on reviving the Kincraig Parking facility. The shuttle bus service will run from Kincraig Parking to Picture Palace and Gandhi Chowk, initially operating two buses within a 2 km radius. This service offers an affordable transportation option for tourists exploring Mussoorie.

Though typically known as a peaceful hill station, Mussoorie recently stole the spotlight, hosting 71 Lamborghinis in the Lamborghini Giro event. The town transformed into a dream scene for supercar enthusiasts as models like the Urus, Huracan, and Aventador roared through its narrow streets, leaving spectators in awe.

Uttarakhand Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh launched the book Birds in and Around Mussoorie, authored by IAS officer Sanjay Kumar. This book highlights 150 bird species found in Mussoorie’s surroundings. A commemorative postal cover was also released during the event. Check Bird Watching in Dehradun.

The 85-room Sangam by Strotak offers breathtaking valley views from their rooms, making it the perfect place to immerse in the regions natural beauty.

Tourists are enjoying the snow by visiting places like Lal Tibba, Gun Hill and George Everest Estate, Suvakholi, etc., in Mussoorie, while many have gone to Dhanaulti.