Nestled in the upper reaches of Mussoorie on Landour , Rokeby Manormakes its presence felt in the midst of untouched nature and a peaceful environment. The two acre estate is very close to Char Dukan and St. Paul’s Church and acts as a perfect retreat for all age groups. Managed by Mars Enterprise, this heritage haven has had a very interesting history. Built in 1840 by Captain G. N. Cauthy and continued through the properties of Lt. Col. Reilly, who also had Ralston, another residency in Mussoorie and Frederick ‘Pahari’ Wilson, a controversial adventurer and entrepreneur, who inspired Rudyard Kipling’s classic story, ‘The Man Who Would Be King, and a Few More Hands , before it was finally turned into a hotel. Guess what,
Imagine sitting on the open balcony of the Emily restaurantview of the lush green mountains and enjoy a cup of hot tea along with some delicious cookies while listening to the story of this property. Sounds good, doesn’t it? As you enter the rooms you feel like you have stepped back in time… they have been restored to their original 19th century decor – attention has been paid to very small details. Apart from being very cozy and comfortable, each room has its own unique character and is named in a very interesting way, taking into account the accommodation’s close connection with the nature and flora of the place. The Rhododendron Suite, the Rose Suite and the Chestnut Room are good examples of this. Apart from this, there is a meeting room that can accommodate 40 people, a salon where you can relax with a quick haircut or a nice spa massage. There is an open space in a quintessentially English garden style with flowers nearby called The Tea Garden which offers a view of the valley that will make you feel right on top of the world.
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The Highlands is een buitenlocatie omringd door pijnbomen en een prachtig uitzicht, de plaats is ideaal voor een vreugdevuur en een perfecte afsluiting van de dag. Emily’s, het eigen restaurant van het pand, is gemaakt in de stijl van een gezellige eetkamer met een adembenemend uitzicht op de vallei vanaf het open balkon. Het menu heeft een fijne mix van Indiase en continentale keukens om uit te kiezen. Kies iets, het eten zal zeker heerlijk zijn. Munchen op warm en smakelijk eten te midden van de eenzaamheid van een schilderachtige omgeving en een prachtig uitzicht op de vallei … wat kan iemand nog meer vragen? Afgezien van dit alles, biedt het hotel ook genoeg ruimte voor backpackers en reizigers die graag de talloze vormen van de natuur ontdekken wanneer ze naar de heuvels gaan. Je kunt kiezen voor interessante natuurpaden, korte tochten en mooie autoroutes in de regio. Tot de trekking-opties behoort Khandajhak, waar men het dorpsleven in de Himalaya en de Khatling Glacier-trektocht, die vier dagen duurt, kunt verkennen. De schilderachtige autoritjes omvatten het Corn dorp en Dhanaulti, die overal adembenemende uitzichten hebben.
To get there
By Air: The hotel is approximately 61 km from Jolly Grant Airport. By Train: The nearest railway station is Dehradun, which is about 37 km away. By Road: Landour is located at a distance of 290 km from the national capital Delhi and is easily accessible by road. There are plenty of buses available.
Price factor
High season (1 May – 31 July) / Rest of the year Rhododendron Suite: 14,000 / 12,000 Rose Suite: 12,000 / 10,000 Rustic rooms: 10,000 / 8,000 Valley view rooms (single bed): 6,000 / 5,000 Extra person: 800
Address
Rokeby Manor, Landour Cantonment, Mussoorie – 268179 Tel: +91-135-2635604 / 05/06 Fax: +91 135 2635607 Email: [email protected]. For more information, visit www.rokebymanor.com
What must we do
Take nature trails through nearby interesting tourist spots such as Parri Tibba (Witch’s Hill), Suakholi, Pepperpot Cave, Flag Hill, Bear Hill, Char Dukan and many more.
Trek to the nearby villages or long treks to Khatling Glacier, Nag Tibba, Chandrashila, etc
Scenic tours to beautiful places around like the Corn village, Kanatal, Dhanaulti, Surkunda Devi Temple and Happy Valley among others.
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