| Introduction | | | | Delhi, Ujjain, Amritsar, Lucknow and many more. |
| Mussorie is one of the most famous hill stations in | | | | By Road: There are direct buses plying to and from |
| North India. This popular tourist destination is located in | | | | popular destinations, such as Delhi, which is |
| the state of Uttaranchal at an altitude of 6,600 feet. It | | | | approximately 390 kilometres from Mussorie and |
| is surrounded by snow capped mountains in the | | | | Nainital, which is about 355 kilometres away. There are |
| north-east and the Doon Valley in the South. Mussorie | | | | buses which leave from Dehradun to Mussorie at |
| gets its name from a shrub called Mansoor, which is | | | | regular intervals. There are ordinary and luxury bus |
| found everywhere in Mussorie. Like most hill stations in | | | | services available, operated by Uttarakhand State |
| India, Mussorie too was established as a hill resort and | | | | Transport Corporation. One can also hire a taxi or go |
| summer retreat during the British rule in India. The credit | | | | for an option of shared taxis to reach Mussorie. |
| for the foundation of Mussorie goes to a British officer | | | | One can easily explore Mussorie by foot. However |
| named Captain Young. Today, it is one of the most | | | | taxis are easily available too. |
| scenic and popular hill stations in North India. The | | | | Attractions: |
| climate of Mussorie is characterized by pleasant | | | | Mussorie has many temples, the more famous of |
| summers and extremely cold winters with snowfall. | | | | them being the Nag Devta temple, a very old temple |
| The monsoon lasts from mid-June to September. | | | | dedicated to the snake god and Jwalaji temple |
| Getting There | | | | dedicated to goddess Durga, situated in Benoh hill. |
| By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport located | | | | One can always hang around in the mall area. There |
| approximately 58 kilometres away. It is a domestic | | | | are a lot of branded stores near the mall and also a |
| terminal with very few flights catering to it. There are | | | | few shops, which sell good antiques. It is the busiest |
| Indian Airlines flights, which connect the airport to Delhi. | | | | spot in Mussorie with cafes, curio shops and |
| The airport is located in the highway and there are | | | | restaurants around it. Apart from the mall road there |
| buses and taxis easily available to get to Mussorie. | | | | are plenty of restaurants and cafes all over Mussorie, |
| By Train: Mussorie does not have a railway station and | | | | which offer all kinds of cuisines. Most of the |
| the nearest one is located approximately 34 kilometres | | | | restaurants are located in Kulri Bazaar and Library |
| away in Dehradun. This railway station is well | | | | Bazaar. Jaypee Residency Manor in Barlowganj |
| connected to major cities, such a Mumbai, Kolkatta, | | | | offers a descent selection of wines. |