India

Mussoorie

Colonial cottages, Camel’s Back Road walks, and Doon Valley views earned this ridge town the title Queen of the Hills.

April–June and September–November dodge monsoon cloud and landslide risk on the Dehradun approach. Landour’s cafes and churches appeal to readers and writers. Respect plastic bans; carry warm layers even in summer evenings. Extend to Dhanaulti or Rishikesh depending on whether you want quieter deodar forest or river action.