Mussoorie Travel Guide
Mussoorie is a city set in the foothills of Himalayas in the Dehradun district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand state. Mussoorie is around 34kms from Dehradun and is set at a majestic elevation of approximately 2000mts above sea level. It is situated amidst green hills and is rich in varied flora and fauna that’s why Mussoorie is also known as ‘queen of the hills’. Mussoorie is a fascinating hill resort, it offers glittering views of Doon valley and Shivalik ranges in the south. Mussoorie is one of the most frequently visited hill stations of India and has successfully lured tourists as it offers breathtaking view of snow capped peaks of mighty Himalayan range to the north-east. Mussoorie is a universal destination as it is loved by families, adventure lovers and nature lovers. Mussoorie is an ideal spot for couples for their romantic vacations and honeymooners. Many honeymoon couples visit Mussoorie every year and takes away with them the most memorable and undying moments.
Most number of people makes a weekend trip to Mussoorie as it is very well connected by road and railways from major cities in North India. People visit Mussoorie to see the gifted beauty of nature and to escape the hot and sultry conditions of the plains. Mussoorie is 274 kms from New Delhi. The tiresome of tourists vanishes as soon as they see the cascading waterfalls, the woods, grassy slopes and enchanting snow capped peaks of the mighty Himalayan range.
Mussoorie is not only blessed with natural beauty but it is also bestowed with beautiful and short excursions like Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Dhanaulti, Nag Tibba and many more. Mussoorie is a fairyland where one can enjoy the natural beauty and thus stay close to god and can also enjoy the modern world here with all sorts of facilities available. Mussoorie has some of the best educational institutions in India. The major Hindu pilgrimages like Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are not too far from Mussoorie. The view of Dehradun city from Mussoorie in the night time is stupendous as it looks like that millions of fireflies have gathered to perform in front of you. Mussoorie is a popular destination for honeymooning couples, mainly because of its relatively cool climes and calm and lovely environment.
Mussoorie is also written as Mussorie, Massorie, Masoori, Musoori, Mussourie, Massourie, Masoorie and Musoorie by different travellers in India. But all refer to the same the most beautiful hill station of India in Uttaranchal.
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