Mussoorie is situated in the Garhwal hills. For its huge natural beauty, Mussoorie is recognized as the queen of hill stations. In the year 1820, a young captain from the British army was inclined by the attractiveness of this place and made this place his residence. This marked the base of a hill station called Mussoorie. The name, Mussoorie, is originated from plants of Mussoorie that was found in Mussoorie abundantly. After its discovery, this hill place slowly developed as a center of edification, business, tourism and beauty. Mussoorie is situated at an altitude of 2,500 meters in the green Himalayan range. For its site and beauty Mussoorie is considered as the best hill location in the northern region. The modern bungalows, malls and well built gardens that are located on the small hills around the area are enough to draw any tourist. Mussoorie is an outstanding break for tourists and people who want release from the hot humid conditions of the plains. Nature has gifted Mussoorie all which makes a place attractive. With the start of summers tourists start visiting here. As heat raises in the plains, many of tourist inflow also increases evenly. Mussoorie is extremely close to Delhi, its overnight journey and one can come back in one day. Few people come here to spend their week ends. The major Hindu pilgrimages like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, and Rishikesh are not far away from this place.
Primary attraction in Mussoorie:
1. Tibetan Temple:
This temple is situated in happy valley area of Mussoorie. Both of them, like Company gardens and Tibetan temple can be seen in one day. They are situated one kilometer from Lal Bahadur Shastri National Administrative Academy. The Tibetan temple is support to rich Tibetan cultural tradition. This temple is definite to draw attention of tourists.
2. Lakes in Mussoorie:
Lake mist is the place that is seven kilometers on way to Kempty. Lake mist presents an ideal inactive place for tired and exhausted tourists. One has to pay Rs. 25 to go into the Lake mist. There are good lodging facilities here.
Mussoorie Lake is positioned around seven kilometers on the main road to Dehradun. The entry of this lake makes visible for the warm tourists from Dehradun. The entry charge to this lake is Rs 5 to System Tray. Tourists feel relaxed sitting on the lake and viewing the greenery of the lake.
