Mussoorie - Uttarakhand – India

Mussoorie  is a well-known hill station nestled in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand in the region of North India. Being situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges it is often referred to as the Queen of the Hills.

  In 1820, a British Army officer set up this town. Mussoorie is not only famed for its picturesque splendor but it has also urbanized into an imperative center of education and trade over the course of time.

 The Shedup Choepelling Temple located on the Happy Valley road in Mussoorie was the Dalai Lama’s first place of refuge when he fled Tibet. While the route to the temple is quite narrow and lacking in sign boards, most of the locals will be happy to help you make your way to it.

 The name of the place is derived from the Mansur shrub established in profusion around this region. Vestiges of its colonial past are still reflected in the architecture of this town.

 Nestled in the Himalayan foothills it reflects a royal look with its dense jungles, comfortable atmosphere and the wonderful views of the Doon Valley.

 Its green hills and varied fauna and flora make it a colourful and picturesque hill station, commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalayan snow ranges to the North-East, and Panoramic view of the Doon valley to the south.

 The Queen City lies in the foothills of the beautiful Himalayan ranges. It seems to be very calm while viewing the beautiful sight of foggy mountains in Mussoorie.

 The scenic beauty of this place can be felt in its snow capped mountains, lush greenery and enlivening breeze. Situated on the foothills, Mussoorie offers captivating view of the immense mountain ranges.

 Mussoorie will surely offer you a distinct hill station experience as compared to other places.

Ranging from enthralling views of the panoramic valleys and hills to exciting treks, leisurely walks and endless shopping opportunities, Mussoorie has everything in place to make a memorable holiday

How to Reach

By Air

Without a domestic Mussoorie Airport, there are no direct flights to Mussoorie, although certain flights arrive at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun to transport passengers to Mussoorie, through a break journey covering a distance of 24 km by road.

By Train

As such Mussoorie 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. The nearest railhead is Dehradun which is 34 Kms. from Mussoorie. It is the Northern Railway terminus connected to all major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah, Lucknow, Varanasi, Amritsar, Saharanpur, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Allahabad, Ujjain, Indore, Kathgodam, Okha. 

By Road

Mussoorie is only 35 kms from Dehradun. From Dehradun to Mussoorie one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Mussoorie. Mussoorie is well connected with roads with other major cities.

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