Mussoorie - A short history with Anmol Jain
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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to columnist and author, Anmol Jain, as we discuss his book Wanderings in the Land of Mist - A complete story of Mussoorie!
Today's destination: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED)
Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station, DDN
Packing: Pack warm clothes
Time of the year: All year round, except monsoons
Length of the itinerary: 3-5 days
Itinerary Highlights:
- Anmol provides an overview of the origins of Mussoorie, the founding fathers and how the town was established
- We also talk about some of the folklore around Lord Balram and his abode in the Bhadraj hills, as well as the temple that still stands.
- We talk about Landour, its origins, the convalescent depot, the cantonment and some of its important locations.
- We then talk about the important personalities of Mussoorie and their connection to Mussoorie, including
- Capt. Young
- Sir George Everest
- Jim Corbett
- General Dyer
- We talk about Mussoorie’s infamous title of the “Pleasure capital of the Raj”, the wild parties and the separation bells.
- We talk about the urban legends and haunted stories, including the human oil extractors and dancing mistress.
- We speak to the evolution of brews and breweries in Mussoorie, including the IPA and VAT 69
- We close the episode with some remarkable stories that deserve to be in the movies!
Links:
Link to buy Anmol’s book:
https://www.amazon.in/Wanderings-Land-Mist-Complete-Mussoorie-ebook/dp/B0CG6M5L8C
https://rupapublications.co.in/books/wanderings-in-the-land-of-mist-the-complete-story-of-mussoorie/
Link to Anmol’s website: https://anmoljain.in/
Link to Anmol’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anmolj_75/
Link to episode on Landour: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jyTU9Q4fQK8AIkB0mBqbM?si=K_qBTWhzRAKbRKlCRbKrRg
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