Snowdon was also called “Jhande Wali Kothi”. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel Laureate, poet, composer, artist and humanist had stayed in this historical house in April 1875. When Gurudev was 12 years old, he visited Dalhousie with his father Maharishi Devendranath Tagore, and they stayed at Snowdon. The beauty of the landscape and the peacefulness of Dalhousie greatly impressed Gurudev. In a letter to his friend in 1910, Gurudev expressed his gratitude to Dalhousie, mentioning that he found his initial inspiration to establish Vishwa Bharati University in Shantiniketan, West Bengal from the calm and serene surroundings of Dalhousie. Gurudev had mentioned his stay in Dalhousie many times in his writings including poems, letters and his autobiography. Snowdon, situated on the highest hill of Bakrota, offers a 360-degree view of mountains and valleys. Originally owned by the Mukherjee family from Kolkata, West Bengal, the house is now owned by the government. The journey to Snowdon is fascinating because you can spot old bungalows throughout the trek. The path is adorned with breathtaking natural scenery, including a diverse array of trees and flowers.
