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4.4

Mussoorie

290 km from Delhi

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4.5

Nainital

300 km from Delhi

Mussoorie vs Nainital — Which Hill Station to Visit By Car?

OPTION A

Mussoorie

Queen of Hills, romantic mountain town, literary heritage

Drive Time

6-7 hours

Cab Fare

₹6,380 (sedan round trip)

Daily Cost

₹2,500-4,500/person

Best Time

March-June, September-November

Best For

CouplesWeekend getawaysNature loversWriters and artists

Top Highlights

Mall Road
Kempty Falls
Gun Hill
Company Garden
Lal Tibba
Cloud's End

Advantages

  • +Closer to Delhi — great for weekends
  • +Romantic Mall Road walks
  • +Beautiful Doon Valley views
  • +Rich literary history (Ruskin Bond)
  • +Good mix of nature and town amenities

Drawbacks

  • -Very crowded on weekends and holidays
  • -Kempty Falls is over-commercialized
  • -Limited adventure activities
  • -Traffic jams in peak season
OPTION B

Nainital

Lake district charm, serene boating, nature walks

Drive Time

6-7 hours

Cab Fare

₹6,600 (sedan round trip)

Daily Cost

₹2,500-4,500/person

Best Time

March-June, September-November

Best For

FamiliesLake loversNature enthusiastsPhotographers

Top Highlights

Naini Lake
Naina Devi Temple
Snow View Point
Mall Road
Tiffin Top
Bhimtal

Advantages

  • +Stunning Naini Lake as centerpiece
  • +Multiple lakes nearby (Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal)
  • +Excellent for boating and nature walks
  • +Jim Corbett National Park nearby (65 km)
  • +More peaceful than Mussoorie

Drawbacks

  • -Slightly farther from Delhi
  • -Limited nightlife
  • -Lake pollution during peak season
  • -Steep roads and parking challenges
Point by Point

Head-to-HeadComparison

Category
Mussoorie
Nainital
Winner
Distance from Delhi
290 km (6-7 hrs)
300 km (6-7 hrs)
Draw
Cab Cost (Round Trip)
₹6,380 (sedan)
₹6,600 (sedan)
Draw
Natural Beauty
Mountain views, waterfalls
Lake + mountain combo
Nainital
Romantic Appeal
Classic honeymoon spot
Serene lake romance
Draw
Family Activities
Mall Road, Kempty Falls
Boating, zoo, ropeway
Nainital
Weekend Crowd
Very crowded
Moderately crowded
Nainital
Nearby Attractions
Dehradun, Rishikesh
Jim Corbett, Bhimtal, Sattal
Nainital
Food & Shopping
Better Mall Road scene
Good but smaller market
Mussoorie

Expert Analysis

Our Verdict

Choose Mussoorie for a classic romantic hill station experience with lively Mall Road vibes and Doon Valley views. Choose Nainital for serene lake activities, nature walks, and the option to add Jim Corbett National Park to your trip. Both are equally accessible from Delhi.

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Cab to Mussoorie

290 km | ₹6,380 (sedan round trip)

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Cab to Nainital

300 km | ₹6,600 (sedan round trip)

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