Garden Affair : Landour

 It was in the last fortnight, I was fortunate enough to visit Landour . Landour is a small town located above the popular hill station Mussoorie in the State of Uttarakhand. 

It  is a cantonment town built for and by the British Indian Army. Landour is a town which is adjacent to the Mussoorie . It is interesting to note the name Landour was derived from Llanddowror which is a village in Southwest wales. During the British rule it was common practice  to give Nostalgic English name to one's home in India . 

                                                                         

There are many historic churches in the Mussoorie Range and especially in Landour one of them is Kellogg Memorial Church . It was built in 1903 which was Language school for the Britisher to learn Hindi Language. 

                                                          Kellogg Memorial Church 

 

Landour has this old world charm comprising of its cafes and bake houses which are located at enchanting spots serving amazing food with  scintillating yet calming vibes.                                                 

Doma's inn and cafe is a stunning cafe cum inn  which has interior and exterior influenced by the amalgamation of  Chinese culture and Indian Film industry . The food served is amazing and especially the decorative walls are a  sight to remember for long .                                                                                                                       

The exterior wall art is inspired from Chinese culture and tradition. 

Doma's inn 

I have been avid reader and fan of writer Ruskin Bond's work from my early days of childhood. I was in school when I learned that he lives in Mussoorie and appears weekly  in a Book cafe located in the Mussoorie. The curiosity to see him in person was one of the reasons that took me to Landour to his residence. Although unfortunately he was not in the sight at  his residence at that moment nonetheless reaching at his place was also exciting .                                                                                                                        

Ruskin Bond Home in Landour  

                                                               

The iconic old world charm of Landour is Landour Bakehouse which is situated near the Kellogg's  Memorial church , it is believed to be established in 1800's which was reestablished again in 1900's . It is believed to be serving original recipes from 1890's and is always seen hustling bustling  with customers. 

                                                               Landour Bakehouse             

The highest peak of Landour is Lal Tibba which translates in English as Red Hill . It is named so as the sunlight falls at the time of sunset  on it peak as red beam . It has Japanese telescope placed on its roof that offers view of Himalayan mountain peaks.  The place is calming and has remain of British architecture. 

                                                                               LAL TIBBA                                                                         

Landour in Mussorie is a must visit place for one who want to spend their time in the lapse of mountains. 

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