Mussoorie – The Queen of the Hills
As we are all familiar with the famous hill station Mussoorie -Queen of Hills. Mussoorie is one of the most popular and visited hill stations in the country, located at a distance of 290 km from the National capital Delhi in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state. Mussoorie is the amusable spot for its most adorable beauty. In the south, Mussoorie is surrounded by beautiful Doon Valley, which looks very charming In the north direction, the Mussoorie is surrounded by the world-famous Himalayas which are covered with snow. From west to east, the beautiful peaks of Bandar Poonch, the Gangotri range and the Chaukhamba mountain create a mesmerizing view. This is the main attraction of Mussoorie and people come to see this amazing view from all over the world. Mussoorie is a bit small town but it has many beautiful places to visit and make unforgettable memories in the lives of all the tourists who make their visit memorable. Mussoorie is a very famous spot for newly couples & nature lovers every year to see the natural beauty of Mussorie. Some business people come for relaxation because Mussoorie gives a peaceful environment to think differently in every aspect ways and you can enjoy your wonderful time here.
Everyone is curious to know how Mussorie get its name “Mussoorie” because of one plant named “Mansoor” which is available in large amounts in Mussoorie. Mussoorie was settled in 1825 by British military officers, Captain Young and Mr Shore, who was a superintendent of revenues in Dehradun city. Lush green hills, snow-covered Himalayas, the flora and fauna, a beautiful view of the Shivalik mountain ranges of Mussoorie and an amazing sunset view attract thousands of tourists both domestic and international throughout the year.
Mussorie is not only popular for its scenic beauty, it is also popular for its education and business aspects. The most famous Lal Bhadur Shashtri National Academy of Administration is situated in Mussoorie, where many officers are trained in Indian Administrative Services (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS). Mussoorie is a popular destination for the following activities – Christmas, New Year, Hill Station, Historical, Honeymoon Destination etc., tourists come from all over the world to enjoy the destination and shop at the famous Mall Road of Mussoorie.
Let’s start the whole year schedule of beautiful Queen of hills- Mussoorie. Starts from January-February this is the time period when so cold in Mussoorie, if you are lucky you might experience snowfall which will make you feel like you are in heaven. One of the best moments. In the month of March-April, You can still feel the cold breeze. You have to carry your winter clothes, only during the daytime it’s sunny otherwise early morning and night it’s really cold. In the month of May-June, You find a huge rush in Mussoorie, because it’s a season time in Mussoorie. Cause of global warming it is sad Mussoorie is hot during the daytime but nice chilling breeze in the evening. During season time not all facilities are available in Mussoorie so make sure you have pre-booking of all your needs to avoid any inconvenience. In the month of July to September, It’s usually rainy and foggy weather. After the rain, you get to see clean and green Mussoorie, it’s like the rain washes away all the dirt. The best time to visit Mussoorie is October to December, the weather is beautiful, not too much crowd and in the month of November, you’ll see the winter line.
Place Visit in Mussoorie or near Mussoorie:-
Kempty Falls: It is the most popular destination for every tourist who visited Mussoorie. You can enjoy your vacations with your dear and loved ones. The sound of the waterfall can be heard from a distance and after reaching there you find it very refreshing.
Lal Tibba: It is the highest peak of Mussoorie, which is famous for its amazing views of the snow-covered Himalayan range, also known to house famous pilgrimages of Kedarnath and Badrinath.
George Everest Peak: This place was established by the famous geographer, Sir George Everest, and has been converted into a man’s Museum. Sir George Everest liked the beauty of Mussoorie and started living there, he lived here for three decades. Today we know this beautiful place as George Everest, and people come from far and wide to see its beauty.
Bhatta Falls: This fall is located in a very peaceful place and it is 7 km away from the Mussoorie. Today, this place is known as a nice picnic spot where people love to spend a lot of time. You can take bath in the fall also, or it is the most popular spot for its beauty. People come here to take pictures and experience their photography skills.
Buddhist Temple: There are so many Buddhist people living in Mussoorie, that they have developed this temple. Its divine and beautiful atmosphere attracts devotees in large numbers.
Mussoorie Lake: It is a man-made lake or we can say “Artificial lake”, but it does not look like that. It is developed by all the facilities and authorities for tourists. You can enjoy boating or lovely scenic views here.
Company Garden: Nice place to hang out with children and family. You can find food stalls and many children’s games there. Company garden is a famous or popular spot in Mussoorie for every tourist.
You can reach Mussoorie by Road, by train and by air:
*From the National capital, Delhi Mussoorie is 290 Kms via Saharanpur.
*Nearest railway station to reach Mussoorie is Dehradun. From Dehradun, Mussoorie is 34 km. New Delhi railway connects Dehradun with the other major cities of India.
*Jolly Grant Dehradun is the nearest airport for Mussorie. Mussoorie is 60.5 km from Dehradun Airport