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Mussoorie

Description: With its green hills and varied flora & fauna, Mussoorie is an extremely popular hill resort. Mussoorie is a city and a ... more

Mussoorie ... municipal board, about 30 km from and in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttaranchal. This hill station, situated in the foothills of the Himalaya ranges, is also known as the Queen of the Hills. The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of 'greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani. Commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the south. Mussoorie is famous for its scenic beauty and hectic social life. It provides all kinds of amusement and every facility for domestic and foreign tourists.

Newest Review: ... from Delhi.. Railway station: Dehra Dun, 34 km away, serves as the railhead for Mussoorie. By Road - There are several buses from Delhi to this hill station, both private and state-run. From Dehra Dun to Mussoorie, one can hire cabs or take any of the buses , from just outside the Dehra Dun Railway Station. If travelling from Jammu, Saharanpur is the convenient place to take a bus directly ... more

... to Mussoorie. The road from Delhi is well maintained and the 269 km journey can be completed in six hours, with a breathtaking view all through the journey.... PLACES OF INTEREST IN MUSSORIE Gun Hill - Gun Hill is the second highest point in Mus...more

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Mussoorie, the Queen of Hill Stations (871 words)
by - written on 21/08/08 (Very useful, 205 readings)
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Mussorrie , The gateway to the Garwahl Himalayas and a favourite summer holiday spot.......one feels rejuvenated and calmed by the rich green around,.. One of the oldest hill stations established by the Britishers, Mussoorie is very popular with tourists for its foggy hills and cool winds. It commands a breathtaking view of the extensive Himalayan snow ranges in the north-east and the Doon Valley in the south. Mussoorie was discovered by an adventurous military officer, Captain Young, in 1827. It has everything one expects from a typical hill station - scintillating views of the valleys below, snow-capped mountains, a Mall, a skating rink and ... Read the complete review

Welcome to mussorie (779 words)
by - written on 31/01/01
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Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora & fauna, is a facinating 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 which now has few rivals. ****** Sightseeing ****** GUN HILL Gun Hill being the second highest peak of Mussoorie offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara ... Read the complete review

Mussoorie: Mussorie. (461 words)
by - written on 15/01/01 (39 readings)
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Most guide books try and break India to you gently, but can never in any way shape or form explain what only direct experience can teach you.Before I went I bought "The Rough Guide To India",had a good scan through,read and re-read bits and decided I would fly to Delhi and then head out as quickly as the train woyld carry my bones upland into the foothills of the Himalayas.Having been ripped off whilst totally knackered from my flight,by an un licenced taxi,it was only a fiver but alas loads more than I should have paid by all accounts,I was taken not where I had asked ie the tourist information office in central Delhi,but to the Indian equivalent of a ... Read the complete review