Through The Pages Of History.....
At an altitude of 2000 meters and 34 km beyond Dehradun, Mussoorie came
into existence in the 1820s when the families of British colonials reached
out to the hills in order to escape the scorching heat of the plains. It was
'discovered' in 1823 by Captain Young and since then it has been a popular
hill station Mussoorie's name is derieved from the Mansur shrub (Cororiana
nepalensis), common in the Himalayan
foothills.
Mesmerizing Mussoorie:
Commanding a wonderful view of Himalayan snow ranges to north-east, and
glittering views of Doon Valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur and
Haridwar to
south, the town presents a fairyland atmosphere to the tourists. The place
offers some breathtaking views that has become the main attraction for
tourists.
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