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Location: In Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, 34 km from Dehradun
Climate: Summers: 30o C (max) and 15o C (min)
               Winters: 10o C (max) and 0o C (min)
Best Time to Visit: March - June , October - early December
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun)
Nearest Railhead: Dehradun
Must Visits: Lal Tibba, Camel's Back Point, Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Municipal Garden, Sir George Everest House,  Jwalaji Temple, Children’s Lodge, Benog Mountain Sanctuary
Language Spoken: Hindi, English and Garhwali
STD Code: 013563
Pin Code: 248179

About Mussoorie

Mussoorie is one of the most beautiful hill stations not only in Uttarakhand, but the whole of India. It is named after Mansoor, a shrub which is indigenous to this area. Popularly known as the 'Queen of hills' in India, the place seems like a 'virtual paradise' on earth. Lush green forests and lofty mountains adorn the scenic town. With a panoramic view of snow-capped mountain ranges in the north-east, and sparkling views of the Doon Valley and Shivalik ranges in the south, the hill resort offers its visitors real scenic delights.

Mussoorie was discovered in 1827, by Captain Young, an adventurous British military officer, along with Mr. Shore, the resident Superintendent of Revenues at Dehradun. They were captivated by this extraordinarily beautiful place and jointly constructed a shooting ridge here. Today, Mussoorie has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The salubrious weather of the town is a pleasant change from the heat, humidity and dust of the plains. Mussoorie also acts as the gateway to the holy shrines of “Gangotri” and “Yamunotri”.

With cascading waterfalls, lush green forests, mystic Himalayas, grassy slopes and awe-inspiring valleys, Mussoorie offers its visitor the real experience of being in the lap of nature. The city's raw and unhampered beauty has a majestic aura about it. It seems as if nature has blessed this city with everything required for becoming a visitor's paradise. A summer tour to Mussoorie will indeed be an enchanting experience for any tourist.

The tourism sector of Mussoorie is well developed. Food, lodging and transportation are available in accordance with all kinds of budgets. The city also offers tourists spots for all kinds of tourists. From Children's lodge to ancient temples and parks to vantage points, Mussoorie has it all. Other than the local market and attractions, you can also look around Mussoorie for some wonderful excursions, like Chamba and Kanatal.

Mussoorie Tourist Attractions
Popularly known as the ‘Queen of Hills’ in India, Mussoorie is a hill station in Uttarakhand, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters above the sea-level. With its pleasant weather and attractive flora and fauna; it is one of the most visited hill resort in India. Mussoorie is named so because of ‘mansoor’, a shrub indigenous to this area.

Places to See Near Mussoorie
Mussoorie is, in itself, an extremely beautiful town. Adding to its charm are exhilarating surrounds and beautiful excursions. In the radius of 25 km around the hill resort, everything seems to have been beautifully carved and skillfully finished. In fact, the enchanting surroundings of Mussoorie add to its beauty and also increase its tourism prospects.

How to Reach Mussoorie

By Air
There is no airport located at Mussoorie. The nearest airport is located in Dehradun and it is the only option for those who want to travel to Mussoorie. The Jollygrant airport at Dehradun is connected to all the major cities in India. The airport is located about 24 kms. from Dehradun and 60 kms. from the hill resort, Mussoorie.

By Rail
The nearest railway station is in Dehradun, 34 kms. from Mussoorie. It is the terminus of the Northern Railway and is connected to all the major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah, Lucknow, Varanasi, Amritsar, Saharanpur, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Allahabad, Ujjain, Indore, Kathgodam, Okha, etc.

By Road
Mussoorie is well connected by road to all the major cities. Direct buses from Mussoorie are available for places like Barkot(89kms.), Dehradun(35kms.), New Delhi(290kms.), Hanuman Chatti(129kms.), Nainital(355kms.), Saharanpur(110kms.), Srinagar Garhwal(135kms.), etc. The Uttarakhand State Transport Corporation (UASRTC) run ordinary, deluxe, express and super fast buses regularly.