Mussoorie City : Mussoorie Hill Station : Mussoorie India
Mussoorie city
Mussoorie is a city and a municipal board, about 34 km from Dehradun and in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.Mussoorie hill station, situated in the foothills of the Himalaya ranges, is also known as the Queen of the Hills.
Mussoorie History
The history of Mussoorie dates back to 1825 when Captain Young, an adventurous British military officer, together with a Mr. Shore, the resident Superintendent of Revenues at Dehradun explored the present site and jointly constructed a shooting lodge.The name Mussoorie is often attributed to a derivation of 'mansoor', a shrub which is indigenous to the area. The town is in fact often referred to as 'Mansoori' by locals.
Mussoorie Geography
Mussoorie is located at 30°27′N 78°05′E / 30.45, 78.08. It has an average elevation of 1,826 metres (5,991 ft).
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