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Mussoorie
 Mussoorie is popularly known as 'Queen of Hills' and it is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding a wonderful view of Himalayan snow ranges to north-east, and glittering views of Doon Valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to south, the town presents a fairyland atmosphere to the tourists. It is gateway to Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines of Northern India. It has an area of 64-25 sq km. Mussoorie is situated at an altitude of 2000 m. Town has a population size of 25,400 (approx). Mid-April to Mid-July and September to mid-November is the best season to visit
Mussoorie.
It's history dates back to 1827 when Captain Young, an adventurous military officer, explored the present site and laid the foundation of this holiday resort.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun,which is 24 km away.
Road: Mussoorie is connected by regular bus services to all the major centres of tourist interest in the region. Direct buses are available for Barkot (89 km), Srinagar, Garhwal (135 km), Hanuman Chatti (129 km), Saharanpur (110 Km), Dehradun (35 km), Nainital (355 km), Tehri (75 km) and Delhi (290 km). UP State Transport Corporation Deluxe and Super Fast services are available for Delhi. Mussoorie has 3 bus stands :- Library, Masonic Lodge, and Tehri Bus Stand.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Dehradun (35 Km), which is connected to Delhi, Varanasi, Howrah, Amritsar, Saharanpur, Rishikesh and Haridwar For transport to Mussorrie taxies and buses are available outside the Railway Station.
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