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Mussoorie General Information
The queen of hill stations is about 89 kms from Haridwar and the salubrious climate and deep woods make it an ideal hill station. The name, Mussoorie, derives its name from plants of ‘Mussoorie’, found in abundance here. After its discovery, this place gradually developed as a center of education, business, tourism and beauty. Its history dates back to 1827 when Captain Young, an adventurous military officer, explored the present site, laying the foundation of this holiday resort, which has few rivals now. The holy and mighty river Ganga is visible from one end of the ridge. It was due to the conquest of the Garhwal and the Dehra in 1803 by the Gurkhas, under Umer Singh Thapa that Mussoorie came into being indirectly. Facts and Figure :
Mussorrie Sightseeing : »Gun Hill »Municipal Garden »Camel's Back Road »Clous End »Jwalaji Temple (Benog Hill) »Jharipani Fall How to Reach Mussorrie : Air : There are regular flights from Delhi to Doon Valley (Jolly Grant). From the Jolly Grant airport, taxis and buses ply to Dehradun, from where they go up to Mussoorie (2¼ hours, 60 km). Rail :The overnight Mussoorie Express links Delhi to Dehradun, the railhead for Mussoorie. Road :Well connected motor road from Mussoorie to several mazor dities of the country. |
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