WelcomHeritage Kasmanda Palace

WelcomHeritage Kasmanda Palace has an old world charm in its ambience with a blend of modern luxury giving an ideal retreat from the hustle bustle of the city lives.It is one of the best boutique hotels in Musoorie.Its has 24 exquisite rooms all well equipped with modern amenities giving a blend of modern day facilities with old world charm.The guests are served in an in-house restaurant and a garden restaurant delighting the taste buds with delicious Indian, Chinese, Continental and Regional Cuisine.

One of the oldest buildings in the hill station of Mussoorie, the Kasmanda Palace was originally a part of the Christ Church complex built in 1836 by Captain Rennie Tailour of the Bengal Engineers. This gleaming white stately mansion built in the Anglo-French style served as a sanatorium for the British armed forces and then as a school (one of the first in Mussoorie) before finally becoming the summer retreat of the Kasmanda Royal Family. While it has remained in this family, it is now run as a Heritage Hotel. The grandeur and stateliness of this Palace is only matched by its spectacular setting. Situated 200 metres uphill from the Mall, it has a magnificent view both of the town of Mussoorie as well as the Doon Valley and is strategically placed in a sprawling estate of 3 acres of pine forest, terraced gardens and green lawns.

Magnolia Restaurant

Over looks the gardens and one can see the Magnolia tree and admire the flowers enjoying a meal at the Restaurant. The Magnolia Restaurant served Indian, tandoori, Chinese and selected dished of continental food and regional cuisines. On special request, the cooks can also serve selected dishes of Rajasthan

In-house Restaurant

Serving Continental, Indian, Chinese & Regional cuisine

EXCURSIONS:

Kempty Falls (15 km)

Tourists throng here for a dip in the pool at the foot of the falls. Steps lead down to the pool around which stalls ply tea, towels and bathing suits.

Jharipani Falls (8 km)

Bhatta Falls (7 km), Mossey Falls (7 km) Mussoorie Lake (6 km) - all popular picnic spots. The last also has boating facilities.

Nag Devta Temple (6 km)

Ancient temple dedicated to the Snake God.

Jwalaji Temple

Surrounded by dense forests, this temple on top of the Benog Hill is dedicated to goddess Durga

The Yamuna bridge (27 km)

This is a good angling spot but prior permits for fishing must be obtained easily from the Divisional Forest Officer in Mussoorie.

Dhanaulti (25 km)

Surrounded by fragrant pine and deodar forests, this secluded resort is far removed from the bustle of Mussoorie. 8 kms from Dhanauti is the shrine of Surkhanda Devi at a height of 8,000 feet. While it can be approached by car up to Kaddu Khal, the last two-kilometre stretch has to done on foot.

Escorted visit to Rajaji National Park

The Rajaji National Park, Uttaranchal / Uttarakhand is spread over an area of 820.42 SQ. K.M. It is a home of 23 species of mammals and 315 species of Birds.

The Bhadraj temple, dedicated to the elder brother of Lord Krishna (incarnation of Vishnu), is worth visiting for its views of the Doon valley and Chakrata range.

Gun Hill, a curious flat-topped hill is the second highest peak of Mussoorie. It can be accessed either by foot or on a pony or yet again by a 400 meter ropeway that affords a wonderful view on the exciting journey. In colonial times, a gun placed on the summit used to fire at mid-day for locals to adjust their watches.

Surkhanda Devi, an ancient temple located at 10,000 feet

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Breakfast fee: INR 300 per person (approximately)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.