Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a small city in the lap of nature of Uttarakhand which is also known as the 'Queen of the mountains'. Mussoorie is famous for beauty, education, tourism and business activities. Mussoorie, situated amidst the mountains, is a major tourist destination of Dehradun. The view of Mussoorie nestled between the Himalayas and the Doon Valley is very attractive due to the snow covered area. Mussoorie is also the gateway to Gangotri. The flora and fauna found in Dehradun add to its charm even more. It is a popular summer tourist destination for the residents of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Event
Mussoorie is located 32 km from Dehradun in the northwestern Uttaranchal state of northern India. Mussoorie is situated in the middle of a picturesque mountain region in the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 2,112 meters.
History
Mussoorie was discovered in 1827 by Captain Young. It is said that Captain Young of the British Army was impressed by the beauty of Mussoorie and decided to settle here. Mussoorie was named after the lentil plant found here in abundance.
Traffic and transportation
The nearest airport to Mussoorie is in Dehradun. Mussoorie can be reached from Dehradun by local bus, taxi. The nearest railway station from Mussoorie is at Dehradun, 33 kilometers away. Mussoorie is connected by road to many major cities of India. Uttar Pradesh State Transport, DTC, Semi Luxury, Luxury Buses are available till Mussoorie.
Industry and trade
Mussoorie has a botanical garden and summer offices of several Indian government offices. India's first liquor factory was established here in 1850.
educational institutions
The climate of Mussoorie and its surroundings makes it a suitable place for many residential schools.
There are several schools in Mussoorie of which it is prominent: - Weinberg Allen, Guru Nanak V Centenary, Mussoorie International, Tibbeton Homes and Woodstock School.
St. George's School in Mussoorie was established in 1853.
Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School, Mussoorie (GNFCS) is a famous school in Mussoorie.
Lal Bahadur Training Academy is established here for training of selected candidates for the Indian Administrative Service.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration is India's premier institute, dedicated to imparting training to officers of higher civil services. Its main responsibilities are to provide entry-level training to members of All India Services and Central Services (Group 'A') through a joint core curriculum; Providing entry-and-post-entry vocational training and mid-career training for officers of the Indian Administrative Service; To organize other in-service training programs for the Indian Administrative Service and other services.
tourist spot
The Queen of Mountains, Mussoorie is one of the main tourist destinations in the city of Dehradun. While Mussoorie has a beautiful view of the glittering snowy ranges of the vast Himalayas, on the other hand, the amazing beauty of nature scattered in the Doon Valley brings peace to the tourists. Gun Hill, Mussoorie Lake and Kempty Fall are memorable tourist destinations of Mussoorie.
Population
According to the 2001 census Mussoorie has a population of 26,069.
