Mussoorie
About Mussoorie
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Scalloping mountains till your vision goes and a land blessed by generations of travellers continually- Mussoorie is famous for all the right reasons.
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Mussoorie has rightfully earned the title of Queen of Hills with some of the most promising views that are known to enchant travellers as they begin their journey to reach this hilly paradise. Scents of pine and cedar forests fill your senses along with glimpses of families on vacation, making you feel right at comfort. Usually known as a safe vacation spot amongst families, Mussoorie happens to have a different side to it too. A number of offbeat experiences await you as you begin to explore the unseen side of this hilly terrain.
Least to say, Mussoorie serves the senses right with such serene views. Image taken from Google, labelled for reuse.
Why we love Mussoorie
Mussoorie happens to be one of the two places in the world to form a winterline, which is a vibrant bar of colours that appears at sunset almost like a second horizon floating in the sky. A bright palette of oranges and yellows spill in the sky, making it a sight to behold.
The offbeat experiences here consist of discovering hidden streams, walking through dense forests of pine and cedar, and hiking to reach some of the most spectacular viewpoints in the state.
An extensive array of cafes and eateries of Mussoorie cover almost every cuisine we know of. From South Indian to Mexican, Continental to Chinese and local Tibetan to street style North Indian, you’ll love dining in the company of the Himalayas.
One of the many gifts Mussoorie shares with travellers is its winterline. Picture taken from Zostel's launch roster by Ankit Gupta.
Fun Facts
Very close to Dehradun, Mussoorie happens to be home to a number of boarding schools that are famous throughout the country. Actors such as Akshay Kumar have spent their childhood studying here!
Mussoorie is a very famous artists’ retreat. A lot of musicians, poets, storytellers, writers and the likes of them are now permanent residents of this city. Ruskin Bond, of course, is one of the most renowned writers and he happens to live in Landour.
The Lambi Dehar Mines of Mussoorie are a famous paranormal site. An age-old legend follows, wherein a mining accident resulted in the death of thousands of workers. Locals and tourists to this day report weird incidents happening in and around the land.
The Wynberg Allen School sits atop of a mountain in Mussoorie. Sunil Mittal and many other notable alumni graced its halls once. Image taken from Google, labelled for reuse.
Back in Time
Born in the 1800s, Mussoorie’s first official resident was a British captain and his family, who found refuge in the mountains away from wars and enemy hostility.
Mussoorie derives its name from “Mansoor”, a type of lentil shrub which is local to the area. That is why a lot of locals still refer to it as “Mansoori”.
Sir George Everest, after whom Mount Everest is named, was one of the residents of this town. He also set up his observatory around the present-day George Everest Peak and studied celestial bodies from there!
Sir George Everest was one of the first residents of Mussoorie. He also set up his own observatory and home at this peak. Image taken from Google, labelled for reuse.
Mussoorie Assets
A winterline badge.
A ‘Here for the View’ t-shirt.
A pine tree charm.
A ‘Mountains>Beaches’ t-shirt.
A Garhwali nose ring for females.
A traditional Garhwali nose ring, proudly worn by local pahaadi women in Mussoorie. Image taken from Google, labelled for reuse.