Mussoorie, “The Queen of Hills” offers tremendous greenish views, fantastic weather and a beautiful view of the Himalayas. This makes it the favorite among tourists. Additionally, apart from being an extraordinary hill station, Mussoorie is also a famous education hub of India.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration where IAS and IPS officers are trained is situated here. Moreover, the place provides amazing and distinct views of the Shivalik Ranges and the Doon Valley.
The name “Mussoorie” of the place came from the plant known as Mansoor Shrub found in this region. History of this hill station starts from the Gurkhas. Gurkhas ruled this region for a long period of time.
In 1803, Umar Singh Thapa and Gurkhas conquered Mussoorie and extended their kingdom. After this, the region came under the Britishers like all other regions of the state. Furthermore, in 1825, British military officer Frederick Young constructed a shooting lodge here.
In 1832, it was the intended terminus of the Great Trigonometric Survey of India that began at the southern tip of India. By the beginning of the 20th century, Mussoorie witnessed a lot of changes and development. For example, it started to grow not only as a major tourist destination but the growth of population and other businesses.
A famous Educational Hub in the Country:
• Woodstock School (1854)
• The Convent of Jesus and Mary, Waverly (1845)
• St. George’s College (1853), Oak Grove School (1888)
• Wynberg-Allen (1888)
• Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School (1869)
• Convent of Jesus and Mary Hampton Court.
• Other prestigious schools are Mussoorie International School (1984), Mussoorie Modern School, Tibetan Homes, CST Mussoorie and St. Clare’s Convent School.
Mussoorie Adventure Activities:
1. Sky Walk
2. Sky Bridge
3. Zip Swing
4. Zip Line
5. Valley Crossing
6. Rock Climbing
7. Rappelling
8. Camping
9. Paragliding
10. Mountain Biking