Mussoorie – आवारा मुसाफिर

Echor brings two stunning properties at Goa & Uttarakhand

December 19, 202485 Views

Echor Samara in Morjim, Goa and Echor Baris Resort in Mussoorie add over 60 keys to the group’s portfolio, strengthening its presence in sought-after destinations. Echor Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a leader in boutique hospitality, has announced the addition of two new properties to its growing portfolio: Echor Samara in Morjim, Goa, and Echor Baris Resort in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. This launch marks Echor’s debut in Uttarakhand and Goa, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to providing luxury stays in both offbeat and iconic destinations. With the addition of these two properties, Echor now manages over 400 keys across India and continues its march toward its ambitious revenue target of ₹100 crore by FY 2027. Echor Samara, Morjim, Goa Located just a short walk from the serene Morji...

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Land transfer for Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway approved

UPENDRA SWAMI

May 13, 20211543 Views

The Union Cabinet has approved transfer of 1500 square metres of land belonging to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Mussoorie to the State Government of Uttarakhand for their infrastructure project, namely, 'Aerial Passenger Ropeway System' between Dehradun and Mussoorie. The proposed Ropeway is a mono-cable ropeway of 5580 meters length under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode between Purkul Gaon, Dehradun (Lower Terminal Station) and Library, Mussoorie (Upper Terminal Station) being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.285 crore with a carrying capacity of 1000 persons per hour per direction. FILE PHOTO: Ropeway at Kempty Falls in Mussoorie This will considerably reduce the traffic flow on road route from Dehradun to Mussoorie. A travel time of more than an hour (almos...

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Kempty falls, George Everest in high landslide susceptible zones of Mussoorie

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 1, 2020959 Views

Like most hill townships, Mussoorie, the popular hill station in Uttarakhand, has witnessed several landslides, probably resulting from an increased spate of developmental activities. The increased disaster hazard has led scientists to map the landslide susceptibility of Mussoorie and surrounding areas, showing that 15 percent of the region is highly susceptible to landslides. Landslide is a normal geomorphic process that becomes hazardous when interfering with any development activity. It has been noted that more than 400 causalities occur in the Himalayan region every year due to this phenomenon. The frequency and magnitude of the landslides increase every year, particularly in the hilly townships. This demands the large scale landslide susceptibility, hazard, risk, and vulnerabi...