Benog Hill trail - NPP Mussoorie

Why Serious Hikers Are Skipping Mall Road for This Forgotten Trail Above Mussoorie

March 31, 2026 by Sloane Avery Wren

When was the last time you visited a hill station and actually felt alone with the mountains? For most travellers arriving in Mussoorie in the spring or summer, the answer is probably never — the town’s famous promenade sees an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 visitors on peak weekend days, according to local tourism estimates. But … Read more

The Monsoon Window Closing Fast: Why Mussoorie’s Hidden Valley Trails Are Packed Right Now

March 31, 2026 by Camille Joséphine Archer

As of late March 2026, footfall on Mussoorie’s peripheral valley trails — routes that branch away from the town’s central promenade toward Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, Jharipani, and the Aglar River corridor — has climbed noticeably, according to local trekking operators and guesthouse owners contacted by NPP Mussoorie this week. The shift follows years of overcrowding … Read more