Mussoorie Hill Station

Mussoorie a very popular and a well known tourist destination in India situated at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan Ranges. Mussoorie is located at about 34 kilometers from Dehradun, at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level.

This is one of the most frequently visited popular hill stations in India. In 1820 Captain young from the British Army found the place to his liking and built his residence. The name Mussoorie is derived from the plant of the same name found in abundance. Being at an average altitude of 1,880 metres (6,170 ft), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort.

Commanding snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south, the town was once said to present a 'fairyland' atmosphere to tourists.
Now, Mussoorie suffers from overdevelopment of hotels and tourist lodges, given its relative proximity to Delhi, Ambala and Chandigarh, and has serious problems of garbage collection, water scarcity and parking shortages, especially during the summer tourist season. Landour, Jharipani and Barlowganj have fewer such problems.
Nag Devta Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Snake God Lord Shiva and is situated on Cart Mackenzie Road about 6 km from Mussoorie on the way to Dehradun. Vehicles can go right up to the temple. This place provides an enchanting view of Mussoorie and the Doon Valley.
The best time to visit is from mid-March to mid-November though torrential rain can be an inhibiting factor in the monsoon months of July to September.
Getting There


The closest rail station is in Dehradun.

Getting There

Mussoorie is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi. The nearby rail is at Dehradun railway station (11 kms), Taxis are easily available for Mussorie as are buses at regular intervals. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (31 kms).

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