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Mussoorie
38 kms . from Deharadun is Murroorie with its green hills and varied flora and
fauna, is a fascinating hill station. It offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan
snow ranges to the north-east and the Doon valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar
to the South, creating an almost serene atmosphere for the tourists.
Murroorie was discovered by Captian Young, an adventurous military officer in
1827. He was lured by the extraordinarily beautiful ridge and laid the foundatation
of it. Mussoorie is also a Gateway to the 'Gangotri' shrines.
Though the tourist here is smaller than that of Kempty yet it is a picnic spot
near to the town. Yet another place of interest in the town is Depot Hill, popularly
known as 'Lal Tibba'. It is the highest point in Mussoorie and beautiful Himalayan
panorama is visible on all clear days from this spot. The Badrinath, Kedarnath,
Bandar-poonch, Sri Kantha and Nanda Devi peaks can be seen from here. Camel's
back hill can be reached by electric trolly. The top commands a very beautiful
view both of the hills as well as the valley. On clear days, one can see even
the Ganga and the Yamuna from here. Mussoorie is well connected by roads with
Dehra Dun, Delhi, Roorkee and Saharanpur. There are some good hotels, recreation
clubs and restaurants to cater to the needs of the tourist.
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