Herne Lodge Happy Valley Mussoorie

19/04/2023

Some spectacular winter shots in and around Herne Lodge taken by one of our super talented guests! thanks for these beautiful pictures!!

21/02/2023

sunset

30/12/2022

We are really excited to announce - We just launched a brand new apartment in addition to the existing ones and guess what? It has the most spectacular view of the inner Himalayas.
Our favourite part bout this spacious Apartment is the large mountain facing balcony.

25/12/2022

All we can think of right now is mulled wine, plum cakes and gingerbread cookies!
We wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

02/12/2022

The winter glow on the mountain top!

29/11/2022

Situated on the Club Hill is the majestic Hotel Himalaya castle.

The Himalaya Club, now Hotel Himalaya Castle, was one of the most happening places in the Queen of Hills during the British Raj. It was considered an important tourist destination.

The club was constituted in 1841 with 148 members. Col Fredrick Young was its president and George Bacon vice-president. The number of members was not limited. The original shareholders were considered members while others were admitted by ballot. Among luminaries who were part of the club were PW Mackinnon, Col (retd) Rennie RAMC and J Banks.

John Lang, who spent a major part of his life at the Himalaya Club, describes the view from one of the bedrooms as: “From the back of the club house, from your bedroom windows … you have a view of Deyrah Dhoon. It appears about a mile off. It is seven miles distant. The plains that lie outstretched below the Simplon bear, in point of extent and beauty, to the Indian scene, nothing like the proportion which the comparatively pigmy Mont Blanc bears to the Dewalgiri. From an elevation of about seven thousand feet the eye embraces a plain containing millions of acres, intersected by broad streams to the left, and inclosed [sic] by a low belt of hills, called the Pass. The Dhoon, in various parts, is dotted with clumps of jungle, abounding with tigers, pheasants, and every species of game. In the broad tributaries to the Ganges and the Jumna, may be caught (with a fly) the mahseer, the leviathan salmon. Beyond the pass of which I have spoken you see the plains of Hindoostan.” Famous staircases at the club where Britishers would pose for pictures are still intact.

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28/11/2022

On Sunday evening over our heritage walk to Club Hill we visited this beautiful historical church. Mesmerised we were!!

The walk was arranged by Thank you for an enlightening & fun evening around town!

26/11/2022

Nestled amidst the hustle bustle and cultural hub of Happy Valley is the Shedup Choepelling Temple. The huge idol of Buddha on top of the edifice livens up the place and gives a unique charm to the tiny Buddhist temple. Just a short walk away from us it’s a peace haven for all to immerse themselves in the divinity of Lord Buddha.

Picture credit: Abhishek Sachidanandan

25/11/2022

It’s an absolute delight to receive such great shots from our super talented guest! Thanks for sharing this amazing picture with us!

27/10/2022

“Going to the mountains is going home”

John Muir

It was an absolute delight to trek up to the Jabarkhet Nature Reserve with a picnic basket filled with yummy food and beverages! We came back with a happy tummy and tired feet….satisfying day it was!

24/10/2022

Wish you all a very happy and prosperous Diwali 🪔

21/10/2022

The bohemian spirit in us was delighted to experience the fun filled Diwali mela at Dehradoon!

05/09/2022

Sunday photo dump from our walk to Landour Bazaar, Mullingar (the very first house made in Mussoorie in 1823)

02/09/2022

Old palaces and castles built in baroque architecture are timeless architectural marvels…we are instantly transported to another era of unsung heroes and untold stories!!

01/09/2022

Where the mountains rise into and above the clouds,a place where something more beautiful and more full of wonder than your deepest dream awaits you…just beyond that next turning there is this winding road that leads to a home away from home, a refuge.and when the dusky haze of evening gradually deepens into night, and the song of the wayfaring man is hushed, the distant tinkling of bells can be heard sweet and clear up the valley.below the jewelled clusters of stars, the butterflies rest in a secret vale…the dawn appears with the serenade of a lilac butterfly.

01/09/2022

Where the mountains rise into and above the clouds.a place where something more beautiful and more full of wonder than your deepest dream awaits you…just beyond that next turning there is this winding road that leads to a home away from home, a refuge and when the dusky haze of evening gradually deepens into night, and the song of the wayfaring man is hushed, the distant tinkling of bells can be heard sweet and clear up the valley.below the jewelled clusters of stars, the butterflies rest in a secret vale…the dawn appears with the serenade of a lilac butterfly.

30/08/2022

The most loved Tibetan/Oriental eatery in town! Soul food heaven!!
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28/08/2022

Highly recommended!

Devdar Woods by Cafe Ivy has our heart! Every time we are in Landour we head straight to this cozy cafe for a yummy meal followed by a warm cuppa coffee.
Great food and perfect ambience!

27/08/2022

The peaceful trail leading down to the picturesque Pine Forest is our favourite escape from the daily humdrum!!

25/08/2022

One of our all time favourite cafés near Landour Bazaar! If you love coffee and scrumptious dessert you mustn’t miss this quaint little cafe on your next visit to Mussoorie!!❤️

24/08/2022

Blossoming beauties on a clear monsoon afternoon in our front yard! Pure bliss ❤️

23/08/2022

Our beloved Khanna Uncle on his regular adventures atop Gorge Everest!

17/08/2022

The setting sun and a warm cuppa coffee and the panoramic view of the inner Himalayas! What more can we ask for ❤️

15/08/2022

Wishing all our patrons an inspiring Independence Day!

04/04/2022

Beautiful memories of those walks in nearby forest areas from Herne Lodge Mussoorie..

03/02/2022

Snowfall Herne Lodge Mussoorie

15/12/2021

21/11/2021

The Hills are Alive...

14/09/2021

Monsoon mornings & sunsets at Herne Lodge Mussoorie

06/02/2021

Herne Lodge, Happy Valley, Mussoorie