Mussourie, Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi. This hill station, is situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, at an altitude of 2003 mts.

                                              The serpentine route to Mussourie

Mussourie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south. The highest point is Lal Tibba with a height of over 2,290 metres (7,510 ft)

                                                     Mussourie covered in mist

In 1820, Captain Young of the British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and made it his residence. The name, Mussourie is derived from plants of ‘Mussourie’ which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a centre of education, business, tourism and beauty.

                                                      Snowfall in Mussourie

During the 1959 Tibetan Rebellion, the Central Tibetan Administration of the 14th Dalai Lama was at first established in Mussourie before being moved to its present location in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. The first Tibetan school was established in Mussourie in 1960. Tibetans settled mainly in Happy Valley in Mussourie. Today, some 5,000 Tibetans live in Mussourie.

                                                   The Buddha temple, Mussourie

Today Mussourie is a thriving hill town, balancing its modern architecture with its old world charm.

                                                             The Rope-way, Mussourie

Mussourie also has many historical institutions, these schools include Convent of Jesus and Mary (1845), St. George’s College (1853), Woodstock School (1854), Oak Grove School (1888), Wynberg-Allen (1888), Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary (1969).

                                               St. Georges college, Mussourie

Mussourie also has the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, the premier training institute for officers of the Indian Administrative Service and other civil services.

                                    The Indian administrative service academy, Mussourie

Mussourie also has some breathtaking waterfalls. These include Kempty fall, Bhatta fall, Jharipani fall and Mossy fall. These falls attract loads of tourist throughout the year.

                                                        The Kempty falls, Mussourie

Mussourie has its fair share of ancient religious structures. These include the Nag devta temple (dedicated to lord Shiva), the Jwalaji temple (dedicated to goddess Durga), the Surkanda Devi temple (dedicated to goddess Parvati ), St. Mary’s church (oldest church in town) and the Lakha Mandal (linked with archaeology & Mahabharata).

                                     The Lakha Mandal archaeological site

Mussourie is also famous for its rhododendron forests, divine sunsets and crystal clear night skies. So, come and experience the Queen of hills.

                                                                 Vibrant sunset

CLICK HERE TO VISIT MUSSOURIE VIRTUALLY.

 

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TOUR TO MUSSOURIE