Which Place Is Known As The 'Queen Of Hills' And Why? Here's A Fun Fact About India’s Famous Hill Station

Fun Fact About Queen Of Hills: India is world-famous for its diversity and picturesque locations, especially its hill stations. These hill stations are situated at higher locations and are famous for their cold climate and natural, serene beauty. However, out of many hill stations, one stands out for being known as the 'Queen of the Hills'. Can you guess which one it is? To your surprise, Mussoorie is known as the 'Queen of the Hills,’ all thanks to its breathtaking Himalayan views and pleasant climate, which comes along with peaceful vibes that are perfect to spend a weekend getaway.

Mussoorie is one of the most famous hill stations of India. It is especially popular as a weekend getaway and honeymoon destination for thousands of people every month, especially in the peak summer months of April-June. This 'Queen of the Hills' is also a gateway to Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines. The place is also loved for its lush green hills and numerous varieties of flora and fauna. One more major highlight of the place is that a rare natural phenomenon of Winterline is visible from the 'Queen Of Hills'.

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Winterline is a rare yet beautiful natural phenomenon that shows a unique, colourful "false horizon" (of colourful bands) in the sky during sunset in winter months. This optical illusion happens in only a handful of places in the world, and most famously in Mussoorie, India.

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Mussoorie, also known as the 'Queen Of Hills', is home to numerous celebrities like authors, actors, and other famous people, who come from their city lives to find peace in this picturesque Queen Of Hills. Mussoorie is situated at a height of 2,000 m above sea level. People prefer visiting the Queen of Hills during the summer season, to protect themselves from cities scorching heat. However, some people also visit this picturesque hill station during the winter season to witness the snowfall.