Mussoorie

Suspended on the top of a high ridge, Mussoorie is one of the most admired and popular hill stations in Uttaranchal. The green hills and wide-range of vegetation in this region along with its closeness to Delhi adds another reason for its popularity. It gives a spectacular outlook of the Himalayan snow ranges and of the Doon Valley. Mussoorie is expediently connected by road to Delhi. It also marks an entry gate to the Yamunotri and Gangotri, place of pilgrimage. The birth of this hilly place goes back to 1820, when Captain Young, an exploratory armed official set the core for its growth. That core was "The Mullingar", the house which Capt. Young built. Because the setting was suitably close to Dehradun so a whole lot of people initiated to fabricate their cottages here.

Temperature

Summer 31.2°C 7.2°C , Winter 7.2°C 1.1°C

Getting There

Airport:
The nearest railhead is at Dehradun 35 kms away, which is connected to Delhi, Varanasi, Howrah, Amritsar, Saharanpur and Haridwar. Taxies and buses are available outside the Railway Station.
By Rail:
The nearest railhead is at Dehradun 35 kms away, which is connected to Delhi, Varanasi, Howrah, Amritsar, Saharanpur and Haridwar. Taxies and buses are available outside the Railway Station.
By Road:
From Dehradun, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Mussoorie. The queen of hill stations is well connected with roads with other major cities. Mussoorie is connected to Dehradun, which, in turn, is connected to all major cities. Dehradun is 35 kms, Delhi 280 kms, Saharanpur 110 kms, Srinagar (Garhwal) 135 kms, and Tehri 76 kms.

Best Season to visit

Mid-April to Mid-July and September to Mid-November.

Tourist Attraction

Lal Tibba, Gun Hill, Kempty Fall, Childer's Lodge, Mussoorie Lake, Jwalaji Temple, Camel's Back Road.