About Mussoorie
 Popularly called the "queen of the hills", this wonderful place is famous for its scenic beauty and towering snow clad mountains present awe-inspiring view. This small town of Mussoorie has an atmosphere that is reminiscent of a fairytale. The glittering view of the Doon Valley and the Shivalik range are simply spectacular. The climate at Mussoorie is pretty chilling in the winter. It is however pleasant in summer. The murmur of the cascading waterfalls is charming. The woods in the neighborhood offers a fine hiking trail. It also acts as a wonderful ecological reserve.
The history of Mussoorie dates back to 1827 when a young and adventurous military officer, Captain Young chanced upon this wonderful place. The place simply mesmerized him with its beauty and it was from then onwards that Mussoorie gained importance as a getaway resort. At Mussoorie you will get all the facility and amusement that you want. The place also acts as a base camp to many a challenging destinations like Yamunotri and Gangotri.
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