Rokeby Manor

Rokeby Manor Immerse yourself in nature at a colonial retreat in Landour. Rokeby Manor is an awe-inspiring English Rokeby was built in 1840 by Captain G.N. Col. J.S.
(1939)

Cauthy and is one of the landmarks of Landour. The house and two acre estate are situated slightly above and to the east of St. Paul's Church and the old cantonment parade ground, which is now Char Dukan. Like many houses in Mussoorie, its name is taken from the writings of Sir Walter Scott, whose book-length poem describes heroic battles near the original Rokeby Castle in England. Several years a

fter it was built, the house came into the possession of Lt. Reilly, who also owned Ralston, another residence in Mussoorie. In 1878, Reilly mortgaged both properties for Rs. 25,000 to Frederick 'Pahari' Wilson, a controversial adventurer and entrepreneur, who was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's classic story, "The Man Who Would Be King". Wilson minted his own gold coins and carved out his personal domain along the headwaters of the Ganga, at Harsil, harvesting timber and introducing apples to the Himalayas. Pahari Wilson and his Garhwali wife, Gulabi, are buried in the cemetery on Camel's Back Road. In 1891, Rokeby was purchased from the estate of Wilson's son, Henry, for Rs. 10,000, by Rev. Woodside, one of the founders of Woodstock School. It then passed into the hands of Dr. J. Symington, of Carthage North Carolina, who sold it to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1930. They converted it into a boarding house for young missionary ladies who were studying Urdu and Hindi at the Landour Language School. The first managers of this boarding house were Miss A.E. Lawson and Miss Ida Farmer. Methodist missionaries continued to operate the property as a guest house throughout the rest of the 20th century. Today, Rokeby has been carefully restored to its original glory. This heritage building is resplendent with character in its elaborate brick arches and niches, intricate stone walls, real wood floors and beams, and cosy fireplaces. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the traditions of bygone years – where colonial officers, renegade soldiers of fortune and pious miss saibs lived under one roof – can still be felt. An air of mystery beckons visitors.

If this post came on your feed, treat this as a sign to escape to the hills with your people, and make that trip out of ...
25/06/2026

If this post came on your feed, treat this as a sign to escape to the hills with your people, and make that trip out of the group chat.

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We can never stop romanticising Landour as seen through our windows. Which view is your favourite?PC:
23/06/2026

We can never stop romanticising Landour as seen through our windows. Which view is your favourite?

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Some of our favourite memories begin with “Dad, come look at this”. And somehow, years later, they still remain some of ...
21/06/2026

Some of our favourite memories begin with “Dad, come look at this”. And somehow, years later, they still remain some of the best parts of growing up.

Happy Father’s Day to the ones who’ve always been there for it all.

PC: Nachiketa Tuteja, Pankaj Singh,

19/06/2026

On world music day, we go back to the start. The real music. The one created by birds, trees, wind and fire. Which one is music to your ears?

This could be you, enjoying just another day at one of our rooms, here in Rokeby Manor and Villas. Make the most of this...
17/06/2026

This could be you, enjoying just another day at one of our rooms, here in Rokeby Manor and Villas.

Make the most of this season, tap the link in our bio and explore the Mystical Monsoon Family Escape or The Romantic Escape - packages of 2 nights and 3 days of nature, wellness and heritage charm.

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Just like the seasons are worth documenting in Landour, so are the different moods and foods at Emily’s! Here are a few ...
15/06/2026

Just like the seasons are worth documenting in Landour, so are the different moods and foods at Emily’s! Here are a few pairing suggestions for both. ;)

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The feeling you get when you find a place where you feel like you belong, and you dont want to leave just yet - it is sa...
12/06/2026

The feeling you get when you find a place where you feel like you belong, and you dont want to leave just yet - it is said in many ways. Here are some things that we’ve heard from our guests, again and again.

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Selfies are not a gen-Z or millennial thing. In fact, the first selfie in history is as old as our Manor! Fun facts asid...
10/06/2026

Selfies are not a gen-Z or millennial thing. In fact, the first selfie in history is as old as our Manor! Fun facts aside, we love the selfies that guests click here. We get to appreciate our corners again and again!

So here’s a new giveaway, and the rules are simple!
Post your selfies clicked at Rokeby Manor with
Can be old/new selfies
Can also be solo/with friends/family
Can be clicked anywhere in Rokeby Manor or Landour Bakehouse
Make sure to tag us and use the hashtag while posting!
One lucky winner will get a dining voucher from Emily’s!

Entries close on 19th and winner will be annouced on June 21st. Good luck!

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08/06/2026

No matter how much we try, descriptions fall short of the beauty that Landour holds in monsoon. So this is us, manifesting a comfortable monsoon for everyone in the hills, so you can get to experience it too.

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This World Environment Day, we took a moment to appreciate the different shades of green that are abundant in Landour. A...
05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, we took a moment to appreciate the different shades of green that are abundant in Landour. And with that, a reminder to respect it and treat the environment like your home, because it is. :)

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Mussoorie
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