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Explore Landour with Rokeby Manor

Posted on September 21, 2016April 27, 2025

This year there has been a deficit of mountains in my life. But my trip to explore Landour with Rokeby Manor was one beautiful trip. I had initially planned for three nights with my kind hosts. But due to date constraints, I had to cut it to two nights. I regretted every minute that I was not staying longer.

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Landour- In the Kingdom of Clouds!

Landour is a dreamy place above Mussoorie. It has all the charms of the hills minus the crowds. Landour is a cantonment area so it has escaped indiscriminate construction. It is a pleasure to walk around the small town. As I am writing this, I am getting so nostalgic.

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Explore Landour with Rokeby Manor

Rokeby Manor is a charming old world mansion. Its construction started in 1840 by Captain G.N. Cauthy. It has changed many hands over the years. It is now a beautiful hotel managed by the Mars Group.

Other than the main hotel, they have beautiful private cottages across the small town called ‘Rokeby Residences’. Bothwell Bank House is a three-bedroom mountain home provides a historical charm with original fireplaces and wooden beams, equipped with a kitchen, barbecue and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Set on a quiet sunny elevated slope overlooking the breathtaking views of the Himalayan range, is a charming small 2-bedroom apartment house called Bothwell Bank Cottage, an authentic stone clad mountain log cabin with a knotty pine wood decor which has all the comforts of a home. Another two storied bungalow Pine Tree Lodge is inspired by Scandinavian architecture, with colourful patchwork stools, vintage lamps and traditional Finnish artwork.

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Parked on the Opposite Side of the Landour Bakehouse

Being cute and scattered around the town is their hallmark. For example the Landour Bakehouse in the Sister’s Bazaar belongs to Rokeby Manor, so does the Clock Tower Cafe in the Landour Town.

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Emily’s Cafe at Rokeby Manor

The name of the spa is ‘The Little Salon & Spa Shed’. The name of the F&B outlet is ‘The StrayDog Cafe-Bar’ which comprises of ‘Stübli’, a Swiss styled restaurant serving Swiss & European cuisine and ‘Ale House’, an Olde English Pub. The spa as well as the cafe-bar is owned and managed by Rokeby. They had large umbrellas for the guests and I loved to walk around the small town in the light rain.

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My Cozy Room at Rokeby Manor, Landour

I tried out all the dining options available with Rokeby Manor but I am extra partial to the cakes and coffee of the Landour Bakehouse. I would love to go back, sit on a table by the window and get lost in the view and my thoughts. I may occasionally glace through a book but I would love to daydream more than anything else.

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The Sunset at Landour from the Tea Garden!

I had a cozy room at the Rokeby Manor that opened to the tea garden. However it was raining a lot to sit outside for tea. My adda was the balcony of the Emily’s Cafe where I would sit with a hot cup of tea and enjoy the rains. I loved sitting in the library too. The tea garden has beautiful views of the Valley. It is a great spot to catch the sunset too.

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Tea in the Rains!

On some of my hosted trips I miss out on sleep almost all the time because the itineraries are invariably packed. Not so with my trip with Rokeby Manor. I was treated like a guest, who had no itinerary to follow.

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A Great Oak who was Just a Nut that Stood Its Ground!

I mean they made a plan for me but I was free to do whatever appealed to me and drop whatever I did not feel like doing. I need more hosts like them! I never woke up early and there were no late nights on my agenda. It was like a vacation for me, when most of my trips are not. Don’t get me wrong, I am extremely thankful for all the travel opportunities I get but this trip was sheer luxury!

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Rokeby Manor and Landour- A Trip to Remember!

I established peace with the rainy weather at Rokeby Manor. All my working life rains were synonymous with traffic jams. In the mountains I do not like clouds because that means no views. But this time I loved the mist, the rains, the tea and the walks. I can be patient, I can go back again for the views! Rokeby Manor is special if you are looking for a peaceful vacation with family and friends. I would surely love to go back!

PS. I was invited by Rokeby Manor on this trip.

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38 thoughts on “Explore Landour with Rokeby Manor”

  1. Kalpanaa says:
    September 21, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Lovely photo essay Mridula. I’m nostalgic for Landour, which I love.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 11:50 am

      This was my real first visit to Landour Kalpanaa and I loved it too.

      Reply
  2. Maniparna Sengupta Majumder says:
    September 21, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    Beautiful pictures, Mridula…. they made me nostalgic…. 🙂

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thank you Maniparna, the place is like that, making people nostalgic!

      Reply
  3. Purba Chakraborty says:
    September 22, 2016 at 1:28 am

    Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Thank you Purba!

      Reply
  4. Sims says:
    September 22, 2016 at 8:19 am

    such a beautiful post with lovely images. These images makes me read for more.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 11:51 am

      And you will find loads about Landour as it is a much loved destination!

      Reply
  5. Manavi says:
    September 22, 2016 at 10:29 am

    I have been planning a weekend getaway to Landour. Do you think the monsoons are over by now? As much as I love the rains and the beauty it brings, I’d wan to be able to walk around without an Umbrella. 🙂
    I hear Ruskin Bond lives somewhere in Landour. I’m not sure though.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Hi Manvi, yes RUskin Bond lives in Landour, I have not seen him. I think the rains have gone down by now. But then the weather forecast would be helpful in deciding. As of now it predicts rain 😀

      Reply
  6. Emiérre says:
    September 22, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    So cool =) Thanks for sharing your trip =) These photos show us so much beauty =)

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you so much Emierre!

      Reply
  7. Easwar Arumugam says:
    September 22, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Lovely place that makes one to get into it

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Yes or it makes people yearn to go back to it!

      Reply
  8. Rajeev Moothedath says:
    September 22, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Nice pics!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 22, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you Rajeev!

      Reply
  9. Bushra Muzaffar says:
    September 22, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Misty mountains is a view I would love to rise up to see every morning. Beautiful unadulterated natural beauty at Landour.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 23, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Yes indeed Bushra! 😀

      Reply
  10. Chaitali Patel says:
    September 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    Sounds so dreamy and beautiful! Glad you had a nice, replaced holiday. Its a charming hotel and I can imagine how lovely it must be to just unwind there! You brought back lovely memories from my trip to Sikkim last year! Sigh!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 23, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      Yes Chaitali I need more trips like this one!

      Reply
  11. Suman Deb Ray says:
    September 22, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Loved this place and never knew it existed. It is simply out of this world and would love to visit once in this lifetime.
    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 23, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      It is easy to go to as well! Not too far from Delhi!

      Reply
  12. ladyfi says:
    September 23, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    Such gorgeous shots and a lovely setting!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 23, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you Lady Fi.

      Reply
  13. Indrani says:
    September 23, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Looks such a wonderful place to stay! I liked the cushion covers.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 23, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      I liked the walks the most 😀 and the weather!

      Reply
  14. Atul says:
    September 24, 2016 at 1:15 am

    What a beautiful place! Second photo is stunningly awesome.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      November 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Thank you Atul!

      Reply
  15. Yogi Saraswat says:
    September 24, 2016 at 10:16 am

    If I am right , A Well known English writer Ruskin Bond lives there . I traveled this place in 2001 but could not meet him. Its really a beautiful place , more beautiful than Mussorie , I feel.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      November 6, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I have not met Ruskin Bond too!

      Reply
  16. Prasanta ghosh says:
    September 24, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    What a beautiful place!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      September 24, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  17. rupam { xhobdo } says:
    October 4, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    Amazing place. Awesome pics .

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      October 8, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you Rupam!

      Reply
  18. arv! says:
    October 15, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    beautiful post with lovely picture! BTW that tea cup can surely tempt anyone!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      November 6, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Ha ha I miss so much the desi chai when I travel abraod!

      Reply
  19. Amar says:
    July 4, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    Superb post, Mridula and charming shots! Thanks for introducing this place.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      July 4, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you Amar, I hope you will visit some day!

      Reply

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I am Mridula Dwivedi and I started this blog in 2005. It has been an amazing ride. I have visited 33 countries till date! I have worked with many tourism boards and prominent travel companies. My blog was featured on the BBC and the Guardian.

I did my Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. I worked full time in academics till 2015! I quit my job as a professor, thinking I will take a break for one year, which turned into five.

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