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:: MUSSOORIE UTTARAKHAND:: |
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Mussoorie, the queen of the hills, is one of
the most popular and fascinating hill resort of northern
India. 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. |
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The place came to be known as Mussoorie due to
unlimited growth of a bush locally known as Mussoorie. The
town presents fairyland atmosphere to the tourists. Its
history dates back to 1811 when the place was purchased by an
European Major Hear sey from the local land lord. Later he sold
it to the East India Company in the year 1812. In 1812, the
next-door township of landour was made a sanatorium and
convalescent depot for troops. In 1827 Captain Young, an
adventurous British Army officer, explored the present site
and laid the foundation of this holiday resort with the
opening of shooting box on Landour hills. In 1832 Col. Averest
then Surveyer General of India opened his office in Mussoorie.
In 1880, it became the residence of Afghan detenue Yakub Khan,
the Ex-Amir of Afghanistan for summer with winter residence in
Dehradun. However, later it remained the summer residence of
their Royal Highness, the Duke and Duches of Conn aught.
Development of Mussoorie started after rail link was
established between Haridwar and Dehradun in 1890. |
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General
Information |
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Area:
64.25 Sq. km. Population. 16323 (1981 census). Altitude:
20002400 m. |
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Temperature: Summer 7.2 C to 31.7 C and
Winter 1.0 C
to 7.2 C Rainfall. Max in Aug. 764.9 mm to Min in Nov. 5.1 mm |
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Clothing:
Summer-Light Woolen and Winter: Heavy Woolens. |
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Language
spoken:
Hindi, English and Garhwali. |
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Best
season to visit:
March to July and September to October. |
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What to
see in Mussoorie |
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Sir George
Everest's House:
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Municipal
Garden
(4 kms) : |
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Camel's
Back Road
(3 km.) : |
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Lal Tibba
(5 Km) : |
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Places
around Mussoorie |
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Yamuna
Bridge:
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Nag Tibba
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Dhanaulti
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Surkhanda
Devi :
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How to
Reach Mussoorie |
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Air:
Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is the nearest Airport for
reaching Mussoorie (24 kms). Air Deccan and Kingfisher
Airlines operate daily flights to Dehradun from New Delhi |
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Rail:
Nearest Railhead is Dehradun (35 kms) which is directly
connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Gorakhpur, Kathgodam, Varanasi,
Howrah, Rishikesh and Haridwar. Taxis are available from
Dehradun railway station to Mussoorie |
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Road:
Mussoorie is connected by regular bus services to all the
major centers of tourist interest in the region. Direct buses
are also available for Mussoorie. |
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Mussoorie Tours
Reservation Form
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