Mussoorie is considered to be the best weekend gateway from Delhi . At a distance of 33 km from Dehradun, 187 km from Ambala, 197 km from Chandigarh, 278 km from Delhi, 263 km from Shimla and 310 km from Nainital, Mussoorie is a most popular hill station in Dehradun.
At an average altitude of 1880 m, Mussoorie offers views of the underlying Doon Valley and the magnificent Himalayas. The highest in the region is Lal Tibba in Landour, with a height of over 2,275 m. Mussoorie is called the gateway to the Yamunotri and Gangotri
Mussoorie gets its name from the Mansoor plant that grows in abundance in this region. The lush green hills, the varied flora and fauna and the majestic view of the Himalayas attract thousands of tourists both domestic and international to Mussoorie each year. Highlights are Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel's Back Rock, Jharipani Falls, Mall Road, Childer's Lodge, Bhatta Falls, Dhanaulti, and Kanatal. Mussoorie also offers some adventure and shopping opportunities. You can enjoy horse riding or a leisurely walk across Camel's Back Road and a beautiful ropeway ride to the top of Gun Hills where one can enjoy various games and archery.
Mussoorie has also developed into an important centre of education and business. It is also famous for the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration where officers are trained for the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service. Mussoorie has several European schools, which started during the colonial period. Some of the oldest and best boarding schools in the country are located here.
Mussoorie has pleasant climate throughout the year. During spring, the town looks beautiful with blossoming flowers all around and the trees looking lush and green.
