The town gets it name from Manur,a herb grown extensively in the Himalayan foothills.The first settler in Mussoorie was Captain Young,an adventurous British military officer,who built Mullinagar,the oldest surviving cottage,in 1823.The town soon became the favoured destination of homesick British officers,nostalgic for the temperate climes of their faraway homeland.

As Mussorie’s favourite son adds up :Mussoorie has always remained a poor cousin to Shimla,which had its Viceroy.Nainital had its governor from the United Provinces.Mussoorie remained unofficial –for affairs of the heart.

The best way to reach Mussoorie is to take the land route from Delhi via Meerut and Roorkee or alternatively take a train to Dehradun.

Places to see in Mussoorie:

The Mall-One of the most important attraction in Mussoorie,it is famous for lamp posts and benches with ornate curlicues here which glives a glimpse of colonial period and add to the aura of nostalgia that defines the mall.