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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: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Anmol provides an overview of the origins of Mussoorie, the founding fathers and how the town was established</li>
<li aria-level="1">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. </li>
<li aria-level="1">We talk about Landour, its origins, the convalescent depot, the cantonment and some of its important locations. </li>
<li aria-level="1">We then talk about the important personalities of Mussoorie and their connection to Mussoorie, including </li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Capt. Young</li>
<li aria-level="2">Sir George Everest</li>
<li aria-level="2">Jim Corbett</li>
<li aria-level="2">General Dyer </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">We talk about Mussoorie’s infamous title of the “Pleasure capital of the Raj”, the wild parties and the separation bells. </li>
<li aria-level="1">We talk about the urban legends and haunted stories, including the human oil extractors and dancing mistress. </li>
<li aria-level="1">We speak to the evolution of brews and breweries in Mussoorie, including the IPA and VAT 69</li>
<li aria-level="1">We close the episode with some remarkable stories that deserve to be in the movies!</li>
</ul>
Links:
Link to buy Anmol’s  book: 
<a href="https://www.amazon.in/Wanderings-Land-Mist-Complete-Mussoorie-ebook/dp/B0CG6M5L8C">https://www.amazon.in/Wanderings-Land-Mist-Complete-Mussoorie-ebook/dp/B0CG6M5L8C</a>
<a href="https://rupapublications.co.in/books/wanderings-in-the-land-of-mist-the-complete-story-of-mussoorie/">https://rupapublications.co.in/books/wanderings-in-the-land-of-mist-the-complete-story-of-mussoorie/</a>
Link to Anmol’s website: <a href="https://anmoljain.in/">https://anmoljain.in/</a>
Link to Anmol’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anmolj_75/">https://www.instagram.com/anmolj_75/</a>
Link to episode on Landour: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jyTU9Q4fQK8AIkB0mBqbM?si=K_qBTWhzRAKbRKlCRbKrRg">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jyTU9Q4fQK8AIkB0mBqbM?si=K_qBTWhzRAKbRKlCRbKrRg</a>
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