Mussoorie (Queen of hills), situated in Garhwal Himalaya of Uttrachal(now Uttrakhand) state at a altitude of 2,001 meters.it is 34 kms away from Dehradun Valley. Mussoorie is one of the famous tourist place of india.it gives view of Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south and snow ranges to the north-east.
British military officer Caption young discovered it and made it his residence in 1820. Gradually it became famous hill station of india. Its name is derived from a shrub mansoor.which is also known as mansoori among the natives of the surrounding area.
Mussoorie is conveniently connected by road to Delhi and major cities.The closest Airport is Jollygrant and closest rail station is Dehradun. Taxis and buses are easily available for Mussoorie at regular intervals.
Best time to Visiting : Mid-March to June and September- October.
Tourist Spots:
Camel's Back Road: Famous for nature walk, view of sunset and hourse riding.
Gun Hill: Accessible by the cable car on the Mall road.it gives view of the Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri.
Kempty Fall: Famous waterfall and picnic spot 15kms away from Mussoorie on yamunotri road at an altitute of 4500ft.
Jharipani Fall: 8.5 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie- Jharipani Road. Visitors can go by bus or by car upto 7 kms to Jharipani from where the fall is 1.5 kms, on foot.
Bhatta Fall: 7 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Dehradun road. Access by car or bus upto Balta village from where the fall is 3kms by car or foot. An ideal spot for bathing anf picnics.
Nag Devta Temple: An ancient temple situated on Cart Mackenjie Road and is about 6 kms from Mussoorie. Vehicles can go right upto the spot. It Provies a charming view of Doon Valley as well as of Mussoorie.
Campany Garden: Company Garden is popular tourist destination. During season, the Company Garden has beautiful collection of flowers and plants.
Lal Tibba: Lal Tibba is another tourist spot of Mussoorie.
Dhanaulti: Famous for its deodar forests.Dhanaulti is about 24 kilometers from Mussoorie.