Mussoorie

India / Uttaranchal / Masuri /
 city, municipality
Mussoorie is a city and a municipal board, about 34 km from Dehradun and in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This hill station, situated in the foothills of the Himalaya ranges, is also known as the Queen of the Hills. The adjoining town of Landour, which includes a military cantonment, is considered part of 'Greater Mussoorie', as are the townships of Barlowganj and Jharipani.

Being at an average altitude of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. Commanding snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges in the south, the town was once said to present a 'fairyland' atmosphere to tourists. The highest point is Lal Tibba with a height of over 2,290 metres (7,500 ft).

Mussorie is the celebrated Queen of a Hill Resort. Here is the premier Administrative training institute called, "Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration". Other institutions include "Society for Integrated Development of Himalayas" (SIDH), "Institute for Technology Management" (ITM), ITBP [ Indo Tibetan Border Police Academy) etc.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mussoorie
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Coordinates:   30°27'15"N   78°5'0"E

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  • I lived in this beautiful mountain during 1972-76. Full of public schools and Hotels. Climbed over 4 times from Dehra Dun. The Camels back road, Cemetery, Hawa Mall, Vincent Hills,Ladour etc. all flashes the nicest memories of life.
  • Studied here in Oak Grove School 1981-1990.Most wonderful time of my life.Miss you MUSSOORIE!Miss you O.G!
  • in 1966-68 rent by ambassodor taxi was Rs.5/-per seat or Rs.30/-for special taxi from dehradun to massorie.from riskikesh to dehradun Rs.20-25 and for massorie Rs.35-40was the total fair for 5 seats in ambassador taxi.
  • I am living in mussoorie since my birth 1974. it is really a good hill station as compared to other.
  • INDO TIBETAN BORDER POLICE ACADEMY is located here
  • Have been going regulary to Mussoorie to relax and enjoy the place always after my Rafting trip on the Holy Ganges. More e- mail at femcogroup@yahoo.co.in
  • one of my favourite hill stations ; also the home town of my fav author RUSKIN BOND
  • Studied at St. George's College (SGC) from 1966 - 1969. It is a wonderful school located atop a hill. The buildings, and surrounding areas have a great ambiance. During my time here we went on numerous hikes. On the days when we were allowed off campus to visit "town" some of us used to run up "Muss" instead of going up by bus and as I recollect this it astounds me to remember that we would beat the bus. Loved my stay at SGC, the socials and carnivals were great fun and I have some cherished memories. Stick jaw at Quals was a favorite.
  • MY HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • the best place for goin out
  • Mussoorie is the great place for summer vacation. So....enjoy mussooroe.........with me...
  • really mussoorie is a nice place as i have worked there in mps as biology teacher. i really miss the hormony and love of my students like dhruv anand, sapan and rishi.
  • It is a very cool place it has a attractive power like haven, I love mussoorie very much, Its my proud because I am also from Uttarakhand, Namaste to all visiters who visited to Mussoorie
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  • yahaan par angrez rahte thhey aur apne bachche chodd gaye...
  • I visited Mussourie on 24.10.2004.
  • Mussoorie is my birth place, I left Mussoorie in 1980 for livlyhood since then mussoorie has lost its jungle, greenary and pictureque views. thanks to Dr. Sainon and Eco task force for trying to save the charm of this beautiful hill station.
  • Mussoorie is the great place for summer vacation. So....enjoy mussooroe.........
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