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.
Mussoorie is a hill station that has drawn tourists for centuries now. Its enticing beauty has made it one of the popular tourist destinations. Hotels in Mussoorie see a rise in tourist traffic during the summer season when the plains are hot and humid, whereas weather in Mussoorie is pleasant. Other than beautiful surroundings, tourists can visit Gun Hill, Jharipani Fall, Kempty Fall, Mussoorie Lake, Sir George Everest House, Bhatta falls or simply shop on the famous mall road. |
