  
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 distinctively known as the queen of hills, because of its out of the world splendor. One of the major tourist destinations in Uttrakhand, Mussoorie not only boasts of the picturesque views of the Himalayas and the Doon valley but it also showcases some of the rarest flora and fauna of the country. Standing magnificently among the foot hills of the Himalayas, this hill adorns the edge of the Garhwal Himalayas. With River Ganga on one end and River Yamuna on the other, Mussoorie stretches up to 12 miles in length. Bhatta falls:
One of the major tourist attractions of Mussoorie is Bhatta falls. It is located 7 kms away from the hill resort. Camel’s back road: The road got its name from the camel rock due to its life like resemblance. The place is ideal for an evening walk or a horse ride. Children’s lodge: It is sited on the highest peak of Mussoorie, about 5 kilometers away from the tourist office. It provides a mesmerizing view of the snow clad ranges. Jwalaji temple: An old temple of Goddess Durga, it is placed at an altitude of 2104 meters, on the Benong temple. The temple provides a panoramic view of the Yamuna valley. Gun hill:
It is the second highest peak in Mussoorie. The Himalayan ranges namely Gangotri, Srikantha, Bunderpunch and Pithwara look mesmerizing from atop this peak. All major tour packages of Mussoorie include this tourist site, mainly because of its memorable 400 meters ropeway ride. Municipal garden: It is a beautiful picnic spot for not only tourists but also the natives.  Tourist attractions in Mussoorie:
As far as sightseeing is concerned, Mussoorie is a tourist’s paradise. Some of the must visits are Kempty falls, Gun hill, Municipal garden, Sir George Everest house and Jharipani falls. Kempty falls: It is the biggest water fall here. Kempty is located about 15 kms away from the main town towards Yamunotri. It has an altitude of 1370 meters and is surrounded by mountains.  Sir George Everest house:
The place is also known as the Park Estate. It was the laboratory of the first surveyor general in India, Sir George Everest. Mount Everest, the highest peak of the world is named after him. The snow clad ranges of the Himalayas and the Doon valley present a captivating sight. Jharipani falls: Located about 8 kms away from the main town, it is one of the many beautiful water falls in Mussoorie. Cloud End:
Surrounded by thick deodar forest, the bungalow is one of the oldest buildings in Mussoorie. Built in 1838 the bungalow has been converted into a hotel. Benog mountain sanctuary: The sanctuary was built in 1993 and is home to the rare bird species known as the Mountain Quail. 
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Access By Air : The nearest airport from Mussoorie is Jolly grant. The airport is in Dehradun. It is 60 kms away from the hill resort. A number of Indian Airline and Air Deccan flights ply to and from Delhi. By Road : Mussoorie is well connected to all the major towns and cities by roads. The roads are well maintained as well. Cars, public buses, and luxury coaches ply from all major cities of India. By Rail : The Dehradun railway station is the nearest to Mussoorie. It is located around 34 kms away. All the major cities namely, New Delhi, Varanasi, Howrah, Haridwar, Amritsar, Allahabad, Lucknow, Indore, Ujjain, Rishikesh and Okha are connected via rail with Dehradun. There are many trains that ply to Dehradun. Some of them are Amritsar fast passenger, link express, Howrah express, Mussoorie express, Shatabdi express, Mumbai express, Gorakhpur express, Jan Shatabdi express, Indore express, Ujjain express, Upasana express, Janta express, Dehradun express and Uttaranchal express. Railway stations in Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh are well connected with Dehradun by these trains. Best Time To Visit : April to June/ September to October  |
