Hill stations are on everyone's list of places to visit in India. Tourists keep coming here throughout the year. Whether it is to enjoy snowfall or to get relief from the scorching heat of May-June. But do you know which is the first hill station in India and who discovered it and why? So let us tell you.

India is a country full of diversity. Its climate, geographical structure and natural beauty attracts travellers from all over the world. You can find many beautiful places in India. But the place where people like to go the most are hill stations. Hill stations are crowded with tourists throughout the year. Whether you want to enjoy snowfall in winter or avoid humidity in summer, hill stations are becoming the first choice for travellers.

Today there are many hill stations in India, where people go to get relief from the heat and to get closer to nature. Many people visit hill stations a lot. But they do not know which is the first hill station of India? If you are also among those people, then this article is for you. In this article, we will tell you which is the first hill station of India and why and how the British discovered it.

This is India's first hill station

We are talking about Mussoorie, which is also called the 'Queen of Hills'. This is the same place which was discovered by the British in the early 19th century and which they considered a perfect place for their summer holidays and moments of relaxation.

How was Mussoorie discovered?

The credit for the discovery of Mussoorie goes to a British military officer Captain Young. The year was 1820, when Captain Young and F.J. Shore (who later served as a superintendent in Saharanpur) were mesmerized by the beauty of the area. They built a small hut here and started coming here to escape the summer. Gradually other British officers and traders also started coming here and Mussoorie became a popular hill station. During the British rule, this place became a 'summer retreat' for the British. In the year 1823, it was officially declared a His Station.

Historical Importance of Mussoorie

During the British period, many schools, churches, clubs and libraries were established in Mussoorie which still preserve their historical heritage. Mussoorie's famous Lal Tibba, Camel's Back Road, Gun Hill and Mussoorie Library still bring back memories of that era. Many prestigious schools like Welham Girls School, Woodstock School, and Oak Grove School are also running here since the British era.

Mussoorie is still as special today

Mussoorie is still one of the most popular tourist places in North India. Every year lakhs of tourists come here. Some come to enjoy the coolness of the mountains, some for trekking and adventure, and some just to spend moments of peace and relaxation. The Mall Road, Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, and George Everest House here are worth seeing.