Mussoorie (Dehradun, India)

Mussoorie, Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, this charming hill station, 34 kms from Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2003 mts in the Garhwal hills. above sea-level. Mussoorie is one the beautiful hill stations in India and the most frequently visited. It provides excellent respite to people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains, especially since it is close enough to the capital to make just weekend trip. Also, major Hindu pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not far from this place. In 1820, Captain Young of the British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and made it his residence. The name, Mussoorie is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a centre of education, business, tourism and beauty.

Places of Interest:

There are numerous places of tourist attractions in and around Mussoorie Hill Station, India. Gun hill the second highest peak of Mussoorie offers a panorama of scenic beauty of the Himalayan ranges. 15 kms away form the city is the Mussoorie are the Kempty falls at an altitude of 1370 meters. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful waterfall in picturesque valley. Other attractions include the Lake mist, the Municipal garden, The Mussoorie Lake, the Camels back road and the bhatta falls.

Location:

Mussoorie Hill Station, India is located in the midst of the Himalayas central Himalayas in the Northern India. The Shivalik mountain range is towering over throughout the place. It overlooks the sprawling Doon valley and the city of Dehradun. Mussoorie acts as the gateway to the entire Garhwal region in the Himalayas. The average altitude of the place is 7000 feets above the mean sea level. The Mussoorie straddles a ridge in between the Garhwal Himalayas. The river Ganga is clearly visible from one end of the ridge of Mussoorie and Yamuna from the other end in the eastern side.

Best Time to Visit: In Summer - April to June, In Winter - September to October

How to reach:
Mussoorie can be easily accessed through air, train or road.

By Air: There are regular flights that link Mussoorie with Delhi. Further from Jolly grant you may reach Mussoorie through taxis and buses.
By Rail: The railhead at Mussoorie caters to the rail transport to the hill resort. The Mussoorie Express links Delhi to Mussoorie. Mussoorie also boasts of excellent road network.
By Road: There are direct buses from Delhi to Mussoorie, along with private taxis. Regular buses ply between Dehradun and Mussoorie. Private taxis and shared taxis are also available for transportation. For transportation in and around Mussoorie you have hand pulled rickshaws, taxis and cars available.

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