MORI

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Distance : 173km from Dehradun, 408 km from Delhi.

Mori is the gateway of the mesmerizing Harkidun Valley which is dominated by the Swargarohini peak, the Jaundhar glacier and the Bharasu pass that leads to Chitkul in the Sangla valley in the Himachal Pradesh. The Yamuna river valley ends at Nowgaon form where one road diverts to Yamunotri while the other enters Purola. Jarmola Dhar ahead of Purola is one of the most beautiful pine forested areas in the entire state of Uttarakhand. The whole geography and the feel drastically changes after the Jarmola pass and an amazingly beautiful region, almost a complete new world, follows. This area of Jaunpur is known as Rawaein. This stretch is picturesquely adorned with tiny village houses and a few Van-gujjar (nomadic herdsmen) huts. The downhill route lands at the block of Mori which is the dominion of the Tons Valley. One road goes to Himachal Pradesh via Hanol and Tyuni from the Mori Barrier while the other enters the mesmerizing Harkidun valley, the domain of Duryodhana and Karna of the epic Mahabharata.

Around Mori:

Mori is the vantage point of some of the very less explored hidden wonders of nature that includes high altitude meadows, virgin glaciers, world famous peaks and distinct passes. Legend has it that Duryodhana and Karna of the epic Mahabharata had fallen in love with the beauty of the valley and had spent some time in the area seeking permission from Mahasu Devta. Their temples still dominate the villages of the valley.

• Netwar: Netwar is a small hamlet on the confluence of Rupin and Supin rivers which becomes Tons from here onwards. Netwar village is scenically located on the Harkidun road which runs parallel to the Supin River which comes from Sankri Village. The people of the area speak a dialect which is very discrete from the rest of the Jaunpur-Jausaar region. A temple of Karna is one peculiarity of the village. Netwar is the starting point for the Rupin pass trek which goes through the unique tribal villages of Dodra-Kwaar. Netwar is also the entry point for the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary that inhabits 11 mammals and 150 bird species. The sanctuary entry fee for Indians is Rs 30 for Indians and Rs 350 for foreigners for 3 days which exceeds to Rs 20 and Rs 175 respectively for each additional day. A GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest House stand isolated next to the village.

• Sankri: Sankri village is the road end for the trek further to the Harkidun valley, Bharasu pass and Ruinsara Lake, Kedarkanta peak, Jakhol village and Saruka Lake. However, a dirt track, which is trodden by the local jeep drivers only, takes further 11km to the village of Taluka. Sankri village is adjacent to the much populated Saur village which is perched atop the confluence of Obragaad stream and the Karmanasha stream which originates from the Harkidun meadow. The logically designed deodar wooded house makes it a visual delight. There is one GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest house at Sankri. The temple of Duryodhana stands in the middle of Saur village.

• Kedarkanta and Judatal: A steep 5km trek atop Saur village takes to the breathtaking meadow of the Kedarkanta peak which provides a commanding view of the entire Rawaein region and the grater Himalayan wall. The tiny Judatal Lake is beautifully located en route amidst thick forest just a km from Saur village.

• Jakhol village and Saruka Lake: Jakhol village is the biggest and probably the oldest village of the entire Harkidun valley. All the deodar wooded houses are layered with stone slab roofs. A diversion about 2 km before Sankri leads to Jakhol village after crossing the iron bridge over the Karmanasha stream. The serpent stretch of about 500 meters after the bridge is very narrow and spine chilling, a good deal for the adventurous spirited ones. The temple of Duryodhana stands in the middle of the village. A gradual ascent of about 2 km leads to beautiful Saruka Lake which is also the water hole for the wild beasts and other mammals of the region. The lake is also an important ritual site for the locals. Jakhol is also one of the routes to the Sirga top and Sirga village which give a fantastic view of the region. A GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest House are perched over the village.

• Taluka village: Taluka village is an amazingly beautiful site 11km from Sankri on the Harkidun route. The lush buck weed fields amidst wooden houses make it a picture perfect sight. Local jeeps plea up till Taluka only and it is all trekking route beyond this point. A few minutes walk from Taluka takes to a diversion of routes which unite again after 6 km at Gangaar village. An almost leveled surface track along the Karmanasha stream takes to the village of Gangaar while a steep climb form the diversion takes to the hidden village of Dhatmeer village from where a leveled surface and then a downhill route with numerous streams leads to Gangaar village from where a 4 km trek leads to Seema, the last habitation in the route. There are GMVN rest house and Forest Rest House at Taluka.

• Seema: Seema is a small junction of routes for the Ruinsara Lake, the overlooking Osla village and for the Harkidun meadow. There are small wooden eating joints at Seema which are lined across the GMVN guest house and the Forest Rest House.

• Harkidun: An 8 km trek from Seema takes to the heavenly picturesque and very less explored Harkidun meadow (3565 m), the abode of the Swargarohini peak (6096 m), Jaundhar glacier and Bharasu pass. The vast meadow of Harkidun is adorned with tall alpine trees and is intersected by the Karmanasha stream. The variety and density of wild flowers during monsoon ranks Harkidun next to the Valley of Flowers. The only man made structures in the Harkidun valley is the GMVN guest house which stands a few hundred meters from the Forest Rest House. On the eastern side of the valley stands the majestic Swargarohini peak over the Jaundhar glacier while the vast meadow in the north takes to the Bharasu pass which leads to the Sangla Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is a belief that the Harkidun valley is inhabited by celestial beings and fairies.

• Ruinsara Lake: An enchanting 11km route from Seema leads to the awe inspiring Ruinsara Lake which is picturesquely located on an isolated meadow. The trek is a gradual ascent with walk on a level surface crossing numerous streams and the beautiful meadow of Debsu Thatch which tempts for camping. There is no place for a night halt, however there is ample space for camping and a rock shelter also provided the trek is made well equipped advisably with a trained guide. The south-west direction of the lake takes to the difficult Yamuna Kanta pass which leads to Yamunotri. The surrounding includes the majestic Bandarpoonch peak (6387m), a walk further brings to Kiarkoti surrounded by Swargarohini peak (6000m), Dhumdhar Kandi (5873m), Kala Naag (6387m) and the White Peak (6102m).

YAMUNOTRI

Area (sq. km): ? Altitude : 3323m Population : ? STD code : Distance : 175 km from Dehradun Traditionally the first of the Char-Dham of Uttarakhand, Yamunotri is the iconic source of the holy river Yamuna. However, the actual source of the river is the Champasar glacier near the Saptrishi Kund of the eastern face of the Bandarpoonch peak. In the year 1816 British Army officer and world famous lithographer Sir James Frazer depicted the 3 feet tall temple with a priest performing pooja. Later the temple was rebuilt by the Maharaja of Tehri Sudarshan Shah around the year 1850. The temple was damaged several times owing to heavy snow. It was finally rebuilt by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri with a black stone image of Yamuna and a white marble image of Ganga both worshipped as goddesses. An interesting story leads to the descending of Yamuna on earth. According to the legend, Surya Dev married Vishwakarma's daughter Sangya but she couldn't bear the heat of Surya Dev while intimacy for long after giving birth to Yama and Yamuna. She produced her clone Chhaya who could bear the heat owing to her long and dense locks. Sangya asked Chhaya to keep the secret; Chhaya agreed to the condition that nobody ever dishonor her hair. One day Yama accidentally kicked Chhaya while playing; Chhaya cursed Yama of a rotten leg. Surya Dev got furious and grabed Chhaya with her hair and the secret was revealed as chhaya broke down. Yamuna, out of love for his brother, descended down to earth to do penance to bring her brother out of the curse. Yamuna did penance for years and got her brother Yama out of the curse. Yamuna was blessed by her brother Yama, the god of death, with the omen that her devotees would be barred from akalmrityu (untimely beath). The convention of Bhai-Dooj came into being ever since then. Hence, it is still a belief that a dip in Yamuna's holy water would exclude from akalmrityu. There are a few hot water spring around the wooden temple out of which Suryakund is the prime one which was offered by Surva Dev himself to his beloved daughter Yamuna as a help to endeavor the harsh cold environ of the Kalind Parvat, the base of the Yamunotri temple. Pilgrims today boil rice and potato tied in a piece of cloth by dipping in the boiling water which cooks within minutes to savor as Prasad. A black stone slab, Divya Shila, where a hot water spring shoots out is worshipped first of all as the origin of the holy Yamuna. Pilgrims also carry the holy water of Yamuna to offer to lord Krishna as Yamuna was one of the queen's of the lord. A small stream near the temple is worshipped as Ganga as according to the legends, sage Asit had his humble hermitage near the temple. The sage was such a devotee of both heavenly rivers Yamuna and Ganga that he would walk between the two every day to take divine bath in the holy waters of both. Over the period of time when he couldn't continue because of old age, it is said that Ganga herself appeared for her devotee near the temple. The temple opens for pilgrims on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya which fall around the last week of April to the first week of May. The closing down ceremony of the temple follows on Yama Dwitiya or on Bhai-Dooj, the second day of Diwali. The deity is then taken down to the village of Kharsali near Jankichhatti (2576m) the natives of which are the priests of the temple. The temple vicinity is then left by a complete hush with only sound of gently flowing Yamuna dripping from the ice snouts and rumbling through the pebbles. Yamunotri Route: Yamunotri can be reached both from Rishikesh via Dharasu and the beautiful pine forest of Rari Ka Danda (2286 m) and from Mussoorie via the Yamuna valley through Nowgaon (1524 m). Both the roads meet at Barkot. • Barkot: Barkot (1828 m) is an upcoming township and is the last market on the route to Yamunotri. The town is beautifully located amidst buck weed fields, vast valley sliding down to the crystal clear energetically flowing Yamuna and the grand panorama of the distinctively beautiful Bandarpoonch massif. The fields of Barkot are famous for its Rajma, potato, pea, plum, pear, apple, apricot and walnut. From Barkot onwards, the picturesque route cruises against the vibrantly gushing Yamuna. • Sayanachatti: The stopovers at the pilgrim route in Uttarakhand are known as Chatti. Sayanachatti (1982 m) is one such small village for night halt on the Yamunotri route 30 km from Barkot. There are few eating joints along the road which also provide shelter for the night for a reasonable price, however, there is one GMVN guest house a little secluded from the roadside. • Hanumanchatti: Next stopover en route 5 km from Sayanachatti is Hanumanchatti (2134 m) which had long been the motor road end and the last point for tit-bit shopping. This little hub remains quite busy during pilgrimage and trekking season as it is also the starting point for the round trek to Dharwadhar which leads to Dodital Lake. The Hanumanchatti GMVN guest house is serenely located on the banks of the Yamuna. The road head has now been extended till Jankichatti. • Phoolchhatti: A short drive from Hanumanchatti leads through Phoolchatti (2561 m), a nature's wonder with exotic wild flowers, which is a visual delight during spring through monsoon. A GMVN guest house is perched in tranquility. • Jankichatti: Another short drive on tricky route takes to Jankichatti (2567 m) which is the last motor able point. Jankichatti is the busiest chatti in the entire route as the pilgrims have to return the same day from Yamunotri due to the limitations of a night halt shelter. The 6 km trek to the shrine is bliss with gigantic mountains, tall alpine trees, exotic Himalayan flora and the soul strumming sound of the young and playful Yamuna. The route ahead Jankichatti is narrow and quite adventurous. Pony and daandi (palanquin) are available for the easy movers for which a prior booking is advisable. • Saptrishi Kund: The actual source of the Yamuna lies on the Kalinda Parvat above the shrine the approach towards which is through a tricky steep climb of about over 1000 meters. The devoted pilgrims take a dip in the Saptrishi Kund before worship at the temple below. The lake vicinity provides an excellent view of the towering mountain ranges and the enchanting meadows.

CHAKRATA

Area (sq. km): ? Altitude : 7000ft Population : ? STD code : 0135 Distance : 87km from Dehradun, 326 km from Delhi. The dense jungle of tall oak and deodars of Chakrata was established by Colonel Hume and his fellow officers of the 55th British regiment during the year 1880. In order to avoid army check posts and a comparatively narrow road, Chakrata can be reached through a bit longer but wider and picturesque route coming from Mussoorie via Yamuna Bridge and the pristine town of Naagthaat. Inhabiting a handful population of the native Jausaari people, Chakrata is primarily a cantonment where various special training programs of the Indian Army are undertaken. Most of the tough-end commando trainings of the army are synonym with the wilderness and the rugged terrain of Chakrata. The presence of the army has discouraged any commercialization in Chakrata for good and the virgin tranquility of the interior Himalayan region still beckons there. Very few army settlements, which are masterpieces of colonial architecture, are the only construction in the area beside some local Jaunsaari dwellings. A small slumbering market is often seen with people chit-chatting on various issues but can cater to almost all the basic needs while traveling like clothing, batteries, candles, vegetables, chicken and mutton. The central attraction of the serene Chakrata is the Forest Rest House in the wilderness which is one fine colonial building amidst tall deodar and vast lawns. The tariff is quite reasonable provided an advance booking is assured from Kalsi, Dehradun or Mussoorie DFO offices. A vacancy is very hard to find as the Rest House always remain occupy, particularly during the peak summer months. However, there is ample space for camping in the forest where the locals can help in cooking narrating spine chilling folk tales beside the cozy fire. A sound sleep beneath crystal clear night with a much illuminated milky way insures a magnificent panorama of the Mighty Himalayas the next morning. Around Chakrata: Any direction is ideal for a leisurely walk around the cozy little town. However, only Indian nationals are allowed beyond Kalsi and it is a prohibited zone ahead for foreigners. • Tiger falls: The second highest water in the country after the Jog Falls is the Tiger Falls which precipitates from a height of 312 ft. a pleasant 5km walk through the thick deodar, oak and rhododendron forest leads to the Tigers Falls providing awe inspiring views of the mighty Bandarpoonch massif, the Swargarohini peak, Srikantha, Jaonli and other peaks of the great Himalayan wall. • Ram tal: Ram tal is a small horticulture garden with a natural pond 10km away on the Mussoorie road. The pond and the apple orchards are a favorite hangout for picnics. • Deoban: Deoban is situated at a height of 9,400 ft atop the vast meadow that is cleared after a 13km drive through deodar wooded forest. The route which is only a four wheel drive dirt track, traverse through one of the most spine chilling terrains in the entire Himalayan region but the views of the forests and the lofty Himalayas are just rewarding. A fantastic British bungalow stands atop the meadow and is the only night halting shelter, but there is no water and electricity in the bungalow. However, a stream downhill on the other side is there for the adventurous. Besides, there is ample space for camping. • Mundali: The outer stretch of the Deoban meadow slopes down to Mundali (11,000ft) is an ideal ski slope. The jeep drive towards Mundali is a tough one and an expert four wheel driver is recommended for the same. The vast lawns of the meadow serves ideal for a family picnic. • Kanasar: Rated as the best deodar forest with the tallest trees in the entire Asia, Kanasar is 28km from Chakrata on the Tyuni Highway. The drive up to Kanasar is no less then a fantasy which en-routes through virgin forests, waterfalls and exotic wildlife. The lone Forest Rest House is there to get accommodated in for which prior booking has to be ensured from Dehradun or Chakrata Forest Divisions. But for the more adventurous there are a number of thrilling camping sites. • Tyuni: Tyuni is the second prime hub of the Jaunsaar tribal block. Sharing its border with the Sirmour district of the Himachal Pradesh, Tyuni is scenically located aloft the Tons River finding a gateway to the neighboring Himachal Pradesh. The customs, the attire and even the dialect of the native Jaunsaari people is very similar to that of their neighboring Himachali people. • Hanol: the ancient village of Hanol is primarily famous for the temple of Mahasu Devta who is the prime deity of the entire Jaunpur-Jaunsaar region. Known for his furious justice, Mahasu Devta is one incarnation of Lord Shiva who has come all the way from Kashmir to get people rid of evil spirits that haunted the region. The beautiful temple architecture resembles trans-Himalayan style and is still in good shape. The temple complex stand next to the Tons River on the Mussoorie-Mori-Tyuni highway. The temple vicinity is prohibited for foreigners. A Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) guest house near the temple is the ideal place for lodging.

CULTURE AND HERITAGE

 

The quintessential culture of Mussoorie region is a culmination of the influence of its settlers who chronologically followed one after other. The beautiful ridge which we know as Mussoorie was once a lush forest comprising oak, rhododendron and deodar where the people of Bhatta and Kyarkuli villages, primarily Jaunpuri, grazed their cattle. One particular shrub called Mansoor (cororiana nepalensis) grew in abundance here hence the villagers named the ridge Mansuri. It was during the year 1826 that Captain Frederick Young of the Sirmour Rifles ventured out on a horse from Rajpur into the Mansuri ridge. As the region was rich in exotic flora and fauna, Captain Young, along with Sir F.J. Shore, built a shooting box around the Camel’s Back Road area. Later, Captain Young made the first residential building in Mansuri which he named Mullingaar after his county in Ireland. Talk about the newly found hill resort spread like wild fire to the farthest of places and many more Britishers including officers of the East India Company, renowned writers, artists and entrepreneurs followed suit resulting in the establishment of the Landour and Mussoorie township. Eventually Mansuri of the local hill folk became a haven for pleasure and gaiety with the Queen of the Hills as its new identity. The fun and galore that enthralled the days and nights of Mussoorie gradually lured the princes and the nawabs of the Indian states who got built their impressive chateaus and bungalows at striking locations in and around the town. Soon, the Hillman from the villages of neighbouring Garhwal and Jaunpur-Jaunsaar, businessmen community from the plains and the Gorkhali people began immigrating in pursuit of commercial opportunities. The Bhotias are also one of the settlers in Mussoorie. After the Chinese occupation of Tibet in the year 1959 a number of Tibetans got settled forming their government in exile in the Happy Valley area. However, the exemplary appeal of the Queen of the Hills lies in the romance and charm of the colonial times which still beckons through its tranquillity harbouring the humble way of living of the natives. Mansuri has its mention in numerous Jaunpuri and Garhwali folk and contemporary lore and songs. Primarily, the culture of a region is identified with its core faith, fairs and festivals. As far as faith is concern, Mussoorie is guarded by the Surkanda Devi in the east which is an inclination more of garhwal and by the Bhadraaj Devta in the west who is the prime deity of Jaunpur. The fairs and festivals includes of those of the Jaunpuris, Garhwalis, Vaishyas, Punjabis, Muslims, Christians, Gorkhalis, Bhotias and Tibetans glorifying Mussoorie into a harmonious zenith of a unique social setup.

HERITAGE  

The Queen of the Hills is abundantly adorned with the legacy and heritage which is about to complete 200 years of existence. Most of the buildings and structures date back to the times of the pioneer settlers of Mussoorie. The Mullingaar building, the residence of Captain Frederick Young and the first residential building in Mussoorie, still stands above Landour overlooking the town and the Doon valley. To bring pride and honour to the queen of the Hills, the Oak grove School Building has been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The list is really very long but the heritage building to name a few includes the Hakman’s hotel, the Charliville, the Library and the Criterion, the Velridge, the Lynndale, the Clouds End, the Exchange, the Kilmarnock and the Kohinoor.  The Galogi power station at Bhatta village is the second hydro-electricity power station in the country after Orissa. The Picture Palace or the Electric Picture Palace as it was then called is the first picture hall in the country which was run with electricity. The Christ Church is the oldest Church of North India. The Rink was the biggest and the most happening roller skating rink in the country. The Savoy hotel was the biggest hotel in the country in terms of area. The Park Estate, also known as Sir George Everest house, was the residence cum office of the Sir George Everest who was the then Surveyor General of the Royal Trigonometric Survey of India. The residence and the observatory still exist at the Estate. Mussoorie has been home to many great personalities of the past and present. The list is long again but to mention a few names it includes Sir John Mackinnon, Sir Henry Bohle, Sir Frederick ‘Pahari’ Wilson, Sir John Lang, Sir Jim Corbett, Maharani Jinda Kaur of Punjab, Maharaja Duleep Singh of Punjab, Maharaja Rajendra Singh of Kapurthala, Maharaja of Baroda, Maharaja of Jind and Rahul Sanskrityayan. All the English gentlemen mentioned above, baring Sir Corbett, are resting in peace in the cemeteries of Mussoorie. The well known residents of the present time include Padamshree Ruskin Bond, Padamshree Tom Alter, Steve Alter, Victor Banerjee, Pronoy Roy, Hugh and Colleen Gantzer, Kaka Hathrasi, Prem Nath, Prem Chopra, Naseeruddin Shah, Sudhir Thapliyal, Ganesh Shaili, K.P. Singh, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanjay Narang, Pritam Bhartawan, Uma Lall, Meena Rana and Sanjay Kumola. Some of the historical facts related to Mussoorie suggest that Sir George Everest measured the height of Mount Everest from here, Rahul Sanskrityayan, who was an avid traveller, writer and master of seven foreign languages, compiled his most famous volumes staying in Mussoorie and noted Novelist Agatha Christie’s first ever novel ‘Mysterious affairs at styles’ was based on an incident happened at the Savoy Hotel. More on the heritage of Mussoorie can be checked in our ‘Historians’ section. 

FLORA AND FAUNA

 

The exotic flaora-fauna of Mussoorie is one prime reason for the settlement of the township. The Mansuri ridge was rich in its striking wildlife and hence Captain Frederick Young, the first resident of Mussoorie, along with Sir F.J. Shore built the first hunting and shooting box near the Camel's Back area. Eventually, the Mussoorie ridge, which was a lush forest comprising oak, rhododendron and deodar with its pleasing climate like that of the Irish and Scottish highlands, was chosen as the best location for a healthy sojourn and subsequently, the Landour Sanitarium was established here. The Benog Sanctuary covers the forest of the western ridge of Mussoorie and happens to be the area where the extinct mountain quail was last seen during the 1970s. The thick jungles of Mussoorie inhabits a healthy population of birds along with leopards, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, jungle martens, rabbits, pheasants and wild rodents. The healthy population of avifauna in the forest of Mussoorie makes an ideal place for bird watching. The flora of Mussoorie is gifted with fruits trees that include Chestnut, Quinn and Pear. A haven for botanists, the treasure with medicinal value includes Himrai, Pudina-khar, Gingko Biloba, which is also a rare living fossil, and a number of high grade herbs.

LANDOUR BAZAAR

The Landour area is the oldest settlement in the entire township and still preserves the tranquility of the bygone colonial times. The uphill walk towards Landour begins from the eastern end of the Mall road. The Clock Tower is the point from where the Landour Bazaar exceeds till the Gurudwara Chowk. During the British times the same stretch was known as Parade Lane as the British Army troops marched on it. Later a small business hub evolved here which was named as Shivaji Market. The former Clock Tower had a history of its own the gong of which was audible till Rajpur as claim some elders. The Castle Hill is the estate where Maharani Jinda Kaur of Patiala was kept in exile. Now the estate belongs to the Survey of India. The numerous South Indian cuisines joints opposite to the Castle Hill gate are favorite hang outs amongst youngsters of the town who frequent there for mouth watering Dosa and Idli.

Another land mark in the Landour Bazaar is the Kohinoor Building which has completed more than hundred years of existence. The Survey Chowk is named so after the Survey field which venues numerous sports and cultural activities of the town. The Survey Chowk is lined with shops famous for delicious sweets and Namkeens. The Landour Bazaar is also famous for a number of shops where exclusive Pahaari silver jewelry is made to order. The Survey Chowk leads through Gurudwara Chowk from where an uphill climb provids birds' eye view of the Landour settlement. This narrow alley is lined with small shops of customized handmade leather footwear, antiques and Bhotia eateries and Woolens. The climb culminates at Mullingaar, the first residential building of Mussoorie, thus giving the locality its name after it. Mullingaar is the only Bhotia habitation in the town and the Bhotia elders can be seen playing cards or just basking cozy sun in the wind shelters of slumbering Mullingaar. The route is also frequented by many fair skinned ones as the Woodstock International School and the Language school is the prime nucleus of their settlements. The Mullingaar square is the bifurcation point for the road going to Dhanaulty and the one going further to Chaar-Dukan, Laal Tibba and Sister Bazaar. The tranquil walk towards Chaar-Dukan is thickly dense with oak and rhododendron the very air of which is quite soothing. Reasonably, the area comes under the Landour Cantonment Board and the residents include Padamshree Ruskin Bond, Padamshree Tom Alter, Steve Alter, Victor Banerjee, Pronoy Roy, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanjay Narang and Tenzin Nyima of the Bollywood thriller Kaminey fame. Doma's Inn is the Bifurcation point for one path leading through thick oak while the other through scented pine forest only to unite at Chaar-Dukan. Chaar-dukan is named so after the four (Chaar) shops (Dukan) which stands next to the St. Pauls' or the Kellogs' Church where the parents of legendary Sir Jim Corbett entered into holy matrimony. Chaar-Dukan is a really laidback joint where the USP is hot and tempting cheese omelets, pizzas, pastas and macaronis, noodles, pancakes and juices and aromatic tea and coffee, all under the lazy lukewarm sun and naughty crispy breeze.

KASHMIR CORNER

Established in the year 1951 by late Shri Om Prakash Sethi, the Kashmir Corner is one treasure hub consisting of intricate Kashmiri handwork done with patience on Pashmina and Jamawar. The Kashmir Corner is cosily nestled in 'The Exchange' building where Shri Tilak Raj Sethi, son of late Shri Om Prakash Sethi, would welcome you in his distinctively impressive voice. The warmth inside the showroom generated both by the gesture of the host and the feel of the fabric, would surely unwind your senses. The involved Kashmiri artwork would lead you to confusion as in what to choose out of a vast range but the competent staff of M. Sethi would help you finalise what suites you the best. The fineries comprise of Shawls, stoles and dress materials and the clients include some of the known names around the globe. Notably, the elites of Dehradun are the regular customers of the Kashmir Corner. A mere visit would certainly prove fruitful.