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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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