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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