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Mussoorie |
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Spreading for 15km along a high serrated ridge, Mussoorie is the closest hill
station to Delhi, just 278 km north of the capital and 34km north of Dehradun.
At an altitude of 200m, it gives travellers from the plains their first glimpse
of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks of western Garhwal, as well as dramatic
views of the DehraDun valley below. Established in 1823 by a certain Captain
Young, Mussoorie soon became a typical Victorian resort, centering on its long
promenade - the Mall - and boasting an Anglican church, library and club. These days, mussoorie is a very popular weekend retreat for middle-class Indians up from the plains. The centre is cluttered with souvenir shops, but it is easy to escape the bazaars and ramble around the atmospheric cantonment of Landour or head to the surrounding woods. The town is a useful base camp for treks into the western interior of Garhwal. Dominated by the long Banderpunch Massif (6316m), with Swargarohini (6252m) in the west and the Gangotri group in the east, Mussoorie's mountain panorama may not be as dramatic as some other hill stations, but it forms a pleasant backdrop to the busy holiday town. |
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History |
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| Mussoorie'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. Mussoorie derives its name from the Mansur shrub but many of the house names derive from the native places of those who first built and lived in them. Today, the old houses and estates are owned by well-to-do Indians, many of whom follow the lifestyle of their former colonial rulers. In most cases, the old names have been retained. | ||||||||||
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How to Reach Mussoorie |
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Air : The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, about 18 km from Dehradun
which itself is about 34 km from Mussoorie. Regular flights ply between
Delhi and Dehradun thrice a week.
Road : Mussoorie, is connected to Dehradun, which, in turn, is connected to all major cities. Rail : The nearest railhead is Dehradun. It is the Northern Railway Terminus and is connected to all major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Lucknow and Varanasi. From Delhi, one can take the early morning Shatabadi or the over-night Mussoorie Express. |
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The best time to visit Mussoorie is during the summer months because the winters are very chilled. |
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