Mussoorie got its name from the Mansur
shrub (Cororiana nepalensis), common in the Himalayan foothills. It offers
fabulous views of the Himalayan ranges to the north east.
This beautiful hill station was a discovery of an Adventurous
British military Captain Young in 1827. Later this place developed as
a centre of education, business, tourism and beauty. Mussoorie now has
some of the best academic and training institutions like the Indian Administrative
Services (IAS), Indo-Tibetan Border Police Academy, the Defense
Institute of Work Studies, Indian Police Services (IPS) etc. Mussoorie
also boasts Ruskin Bond, a prominent Indian writer of British descent
as one of its famous residents.
The Mall
The Mall of Mussoorie is a favorite destination for tourists
which gives this hill resort a different look Extending from the
Library at one end to the Clock tower at the other, the mall offers stunning
views of the surrounding hills and the Doon Valley below.
One can enjoy horse riding through the crowded roads. The
Library Chowk, Landour bazaars and the Kulri Bazaar (the famous centers
in Mussoorie) form a part of the Mall and are must see places. These
bazars offer the tourist a variety of Indian items.
The Kulri Bazar has many interesting shops and offers
a variety of attractive items. You can also find many antique shops here
offering items that are reasonably priced. There is also a playground
for children offering many games and rides. Camel's back Road and Cart
Road also connect the two. Private vehicles are allowed on the Mall
after paying a small fee, but cars are not allowed during the peak tourist
season.
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Hill Stations 
Set
at a height of 2550 meters above sea level, Mussoorie is a popular hill
station located in the Garhwal Hills of the lower Himalayas. It is about
34 (38) km from Dehradun city in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand
state.
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