Dehradun, May 27 -- A surprise by Taj was the cake cutting at the end by the poolside, overlooking Mussoorie.

Dehradun, 26 May: I had recently come to Doon for a few days to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary and it was a unanimous choice in the household that we would celebrate it with our close family (those living in Doon) at the Taj. This relatively new 5-star property is in Malsi on the scenic Mussoorie-Dehradun Road and opened its doors to guests on 20 February 2025.

As many may know, I am a Doonite through and through. This is where I was born and this is the place I spent all my summers, at my grandparent's home. I know many who grew up here can relate to that Doon of the past, which is somehow waning and vaporising ...