Mussoorie - मसूरी |
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Mussoorie, the 'Queen of Hills' perched at a height of 2000 meters is on e of the most popular hill resorts of India. It was founded in 1823, by caprain young, an adventurous British army officer. Mussoorie is well connected by road and is the 'gateway' to Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines. Nestled in the Garhwal range of the Himalayas, Mussoorie is part of the newly formed state of Uttaranchal. She offers beautiful views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks on the northeast and the Doon valley on the south.
| Type | Hills Station | Region Type | Himalayas | Altitude | 1,826 m | ||||
| District | State | Uttarakhand | Region | North | |||||
| Area | 65 Sq Km | Population as per 2001 census | 26,069 | Languages | Garhwali, Hindi, Urdu, English | ||||
| Temperature & Rainfall | Best Seasons | April to October | Clothing | ||||||
| Nearby Stations | DEHRADUN DDN | Nearby Airports | Jolly Grant Airport (DED) | Nearby Places | Dehradun | ||||
| STD Code | 0135 | Pincode | 248179 | Other Names | |||||
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