Shivalik Hills Hotel
Shivalik Hills occupies a prime position on Mussoorie's famous Mall Road — the colonial promenade that has been the social heart of the 'Queen of the Hills' since the British established it in 1827. From the hotel's elevated position, the views are sensational in all directions: the vast Doon Valley shimmering below to the south, the dark forested ridges of the Mussoorie range rising to the north, and on clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Garhwal Himalaya forming a breathtaking skyline above everything.
The hotel draws its design inspiration from Mussoorie's Victorian heritage while incorporating contemporary comforts that the modern traveller expects. The public spaces feature high ceilings, large sash windows, period-print wallpapers, and brass fittings that evoke the grand colonial hotels of the Raj era. The rooms are spacious by hill station standards, with bay windows or balconies that maximise the exceptional valley and mountain views.
The restaurant at Shivalik Hills is one of Mussoorie's finest dining experiences — a colonial dining room serving multi-cuisine menus with particular attention to Garhwali specialities. The rooftop terrace bar is the hotel's social centrepiece, especially at sunset when the Doon Valley below fills with twinkling city lights and the Himalayan peaks catch the last gold of the day. In winter, the terrace transforms into a heated, enclosed space serving hot chocolate, mulled wine, and piping hot pakoras.
The hotel's location makes it ideal for exploring all of Mussoorie's attractions on foot — Mall Road is directly outside, the Gaiety Theatre is 5 minutes' walk, the Library roundabout 3 minutes, and the cable car to Gun Hill (2,122m) is 10 minutes. The dedicated concierge team arranges day trips to Kempty Falls, Dhanaulti, Landour, and beyond.