Kasmanda Palace

A Palace owned by royalty, set in acres of pine forests, terraced gardens and lawns, and providing the perfect place to lounge about alimlessly, the kasmanda Palace is a lovely heritage hotel decorated with the ubiquitous tiger skins and period furniture that rules royal décor. It’s also the residence for the said royal family Who are known to join guests for dinner on occasion. When you tire of the peace and serenity of your hotel, head down to the nusy Mall to begin your retail therapy. Here, you can choose from wooden knick-knacks, Tibetan prayer wheels and vases, jewellers and incense. There are also intricately carved wooden walking sticks to aid you on the steep walk up to the hotel or on treks nearby-as well as colourful Garhwali dresses and shawls. Besides the Mall, kulri and Landour Bazaars are the places to rid yourself of some of that money.

Picture an ancient royal building with distinct Anglo-French architecture, set in a pine forest and perched peacefully on a hill, but overlooking a busy street on one side and beautiful valley on the Other. That’s kasmanda palace for you in a nutshell. Surrounded by terracted lawns and gardens, the staely palace, with a white façade and deeply seasoned dark roof, simply exudes warmth. Everything here-from the grand entrance, the sweeping Stairway, the rooms furnished in Anglo French style, to the antiques, old paintings and lithograps on the walls proclaim the palace’s history and ancestry. Swings, lounge chairs, or even the lawns are ideal for lolling around.

Tariff Range

Rs. 3,500 fro a deluxe room
Rs. 4,000 for a superior room

Kasmanda Palace
the Mall Road, Mussoorie,
Uttarakhand
(0135) 263 2424
http://www.welcomheritagehotels.com
Co-ordinates: 30.427694, 78.084362 Nearby Places: Mussoorie, DehraDun