Introduction
Mussoorie is a city and a municipal board, about 34 km from Dehradun and in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora & fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley & Shiwalik ranges in the south, the town presents a fairyland atmosphere to the tourists. Its history dates back to 1827 when Captain Young, an adventurous military officer, explored the present site and laid the foundation of this holiday resort.
| Area | 25 sq km |
| Altitude | 1,826m above sea level |
| Temperature | Summer-Min.-12.0C,Max.-31.0 C Winter,Min.-1.0C,Max.-12.0C |
| Language | Garhwali, Hindi & English |
| STD Code | 02875 |
| Rainfall | __ cm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit | April-June and September-October |
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How to get there
- Air :- Indian Airlines connects Jolly Grant Airport, 24 km from Dehradun, with Delhi.
- Rail:-The nearest railhead is Dehradun which is 34 Kms. from Mussoorie.
- Road:- Mussoorie is well connected to all major areas of the region.
Places to Visit
| Gun Hill | Municipal Garden | Camel's Back Point | Kempty Falls |
| Lal Tibba | Mussoorie Lake | Jharipani falls | Bhatta Falls |
Excursion
| Naga Tibba | Dhanolti | Surkhanda Devi | Lakha Mandal |
| Vinog Mountain Quail Sanctuary | Sahastra Dhara Falls |
Shopping
Mussoorie is famous for wooden decorative and gift items. The Tibetan metal wares and Ladakhi shawls are also the specialities of the area.
Accommodation
| Honeymoon Inn | Jaypee Residency | Shilton Hotel | Hotel Green Castle |
| Kasmanda Palace Hotel | Hotel Ashoka Continental | The Claridges | Connaught Castle |
| Hotel Country Inn | Ashiyana Continental |
