How do I reach Cloud’s End?

You can reach Cloud’s End in 20 minutes by taxi or jeep ride from Library Bazaar, on a narrow and beautiful road. You can also go trekking on the Hathipaon-Benog route. It's best to hire a local driver or bike; walking alone is not safe because the forest is so far away.

Do I need to pay to visit Cloud’s End?

No, you can visit Cloud's End for free, and the area is open all year. Even though general access is free, some heritage hotel services or guided wildlife walks may cost extra. Before you leave, always check the local opening hours.

Are facilities & guides available?

There is a simple heritage-style café and parking close to the 1838 colonial bungalow. For an extra fee, some local guides will take you on nature walks or birdwatching trips. There are no permanent stores or bathrooms deeper in the forest, so bring water and snacks with you.

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About Cloud's End

Prime Day & Hours: Weekends, sunrise and sunset

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

Tickets: Offline

Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station, about 34 km away

Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 63 km away

Nearest Bus Stop: Mussoorie Library Bus Stand, about 170 m away

Cloud's End is a beautiful hilltop retreat about 7 km west of the centre of Mussoorie, and is one of the best things to do in Mussoorie. This peaceful retreat is on the western edge of the hill station and is surrounded by thick forests of oak, deodar, cedar, and pine trees that cover about 2,000 acres. At sunrise and sunset, clouds often drift below you, giving you a view of the Aglar River Valley and the distant Himalayan snow-covered peaks.

One of Mussoorie's oldest colonial buildings is the heritage bungalow that British Major Swetenham built in 1838. It is now a charming heritage hotel that keeps its period furniture, paintings, and other items. It also offers stays in nature and guided walks in the woods. There are easy hill climbs and biking paths that lead to nearby trails, the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Jwala Devi Temple.

Cloud's End is a peaceful getaway from the busy city of Mussoorie. It has beautiful natural scenery, colonial history, wildlife watching, and a place to think in peace. It's perfect for day trips or overnight stays.

Cloud's End Highlights

• Begin a beautiful forest trail from Happy Valley, culminating at the iconic colonial bungalow perched at the hill’s edge at the Cloud’s End Mussorie.
• Camp or picnic amid highland scenery, surrounded by mist-veiled valleys of the Himalayas, a rustic retreat atop the hill, off the beaten path.
• Witness the Himalayan panoramas, breathtaking vistas of the Aglar River Valley, and distant peaks like Chaukhamba and Bandarpoonch, especially glorious at golden hours.
• Trek through the forest with rhododendron, cedar, oak, and pine, and you can also spot songbirds and occasional wildlife.

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