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Mussoorie,
located at a height of 2,500 meters in the Garhwal hills
is known as the queen of hill stations. In 1820 Captain
Young from the British army was influenced by the beauty
of this place and made this place his residence. The
name, Mussoorie, is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie'
which were found in abundance here. After its discovery,
this hill station gradually developed as a center of
education, business, tourism and beauty. More
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Mussoorie
is an excellent respite for tourists and people who
want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains.
Nature has gifted Mussoorie everything which makes a
place beautiful. Mussoorie is very close to Delhi, its
overnight journey and one can return in one day . So,
some people come here to spend their week ends. Also,
the major Hindu pilgrimages like Kedarnath, Badrinath,
Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not far
from this place. More
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Shopping
Mussoorie is famous for wooden decorative and gift items.
But one can also bargain brass statues and ceramic vases.
Some good showrooms are located on the Mall where one
can look for wooden boxes, brass statues, Tibetan Prayer
wheels and vases. The hand carved oakwood walking stick
are also popular among tourists. To be photographed
in Garhwali garb 
against a painted Himalayan range makes a wonderful
picture.
Pure
Ladakhi Shawls are bit costly but are worth a good purchase
here. The antique Jamawar Shawls carry heavy price tags
but they are worth having a look if not being purchased.
Nowadays modern techniques are being applied in weaving
these shawls which has reduced its price. More
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Tourist
Information Centres
- Garhwal
Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.
Kulri Bazaar,
The Mall (Near Ropeway) Mussoorie,
Uttar Pradesh
Tel. 0135-632863
- Garhwal
Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.
74 / 1, Rajpur Road,
Dehradun-248001, Uttar Pradesh
Tel. 0135-26817 / 24408 / 24921;
Fax 0135-24408;
- Uttar
Pradesh Tourism Office
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.,
Chandralok Building,
36, Janpath, New Delhi-110001.
Tel. 011-3326620 / 3322251 / 3711296;
Fax 011-3711296
- Garhwal
Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.
432 / 4, New Civil Lines,
Old Hyderabad, Lucknow-226001
Tel. 0522-77585;
Fax. 0522-77585
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