Mussoorie is located in the Garhwal hills. Due to its immense natural beauty, Mussoorie is known as the queen of hill stations. In 1820 Captain Young from the British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and made it his residence. This marked the foundation of a hill station called Mussoorie. The name, Mussoorie, is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a center of education, business, tourism and beauty.

Mussoorie is located at a height of 2,500 meters in the green Himalayan range. Due to its location and beauty Mussoorie is considered as the best hill station in the northern region. The modern bungalows, malls and well laid gardens which are located on the small hills around the area are enough to attract any tourist.

Mussoorie is an excellent respite for tourists and people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains. Nature has gifted Mussoorie everything which makes a place beautiful. With the onset of summers tourists start coming here.

As heat increases in the plains number of tourist inflow also increases proportionately. Mussoorie is very close to Delhi. It’s an overnight journey and one can return in one day. So, some people come here to spend their week ends. Also, the major Hindu pilgrimages like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not far from this place.

Trekking Routes / Itineraries
Dehradun - Mussoorie Trek

Shopping: Mussoorie is famous for wooden decorative and gift items. But one can also bargain brass statues and ceramic vases. Some good showrooms are located on the Mall where one can look for wooden boxes, brass statues, Tibetan prayer wheels and vases. The hand carved Oakwood walking sticks are also popular among tourists. In the markets, photographs can be clicked wearing a dazzling Garhwali dress.

Pure Ladakhi shawls are bit costly but are worth a good purchase. The antique Jamawar shawls also carry heavy price tags but they are worth having a look. Nowadays modern techniques are being applied in weaving these shawls which has reduced the prices.

How To Get There
The nearest airport to Mussoorie - Jollygrant - is 60 kms away. But there are no regular flights to this place. Mussoorie also does not have a direct rail link. Dehradun railway station serves for Mussoorie too. This station is linked which superfast trains to other major cities in country.

From Dehradun one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Mussoorie. The queen of hill stations is well connected with roads with other major cities. There are regular bus services from various metros and other tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh as well as from out side the state. Bus services are provided by State transports. There are conducted tours to Mussoorie too.

Climate: Mussoorie has pleasant climate around the year. It is a very cool place with greenery at its full bloom from September to November. The best season to visit Mussoorie is between April to June and again during September to November.

When the plains of North India experience heat waves, Mussoorie provides a welcome break. September-November is spring time here. During this season Himalayas are clearly visible. It is better to avoid monsoons as the roads to Mussoorie are in bad shape. Same thing applies for the winter when roads are blocked due to snowfall.

General Information
Population: About 34,000

Languages: Garhwali, Hindi & English

Best Time: April to June

Prime Attractions:
Kempty Falls: Kempty Falls, located 15 kms from Mussoorie, is the biggest attraction of the place. With water cascading down from an altitude of 4,500 feet and splitting further into five cascades, Kempty Falls offers a panoramic view.

Gun Hill Trekking: Gunhill is the second highest point in Mussoorie. To access Gunhill, there are two ways. The first one is to begin trek from Court Complex on the Mall Road. This path takes you to Gunhill in about 20 minutes.

Hanol Mela: The temple of Hanol in Chakrata, 78 km. from Mussoorie is the venue of this exotic fair called as the Hanol Mela.

Lal Tibba: This place is highest point in Mussoorie. Lal Tibba is located in Landhour area which is the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie.

Haridwar: Gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region, is located on the foot hills of Shivaliks.Rishikesh: Rishikesh is just 24 kms from Haridwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, this place is considered to be the access point of three other pilgrim places of Badrinath - Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri the four great places which combine to make Chardham.

Sahastra Dhara Falls: Located 14 km from Dehradun is the famous picnic spot called as the Sahastra Dhara. Noted for astounding beauty, its medicinal sulphur waterfalls are a great attraction.