Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, Mussorie

It's a good private property open for public for a easy trek and scenic view of the valley. However, entry fees are too expensive INR 450.00 per person. Everything is good except for leeches in the property.

Nice hike, well marked trails, beautiful and quiet place with lovely sounds of birds. It's better to take a guide, to get some information and make sure to carry water.

This is very quiet and peaceful place, i went there for a solo trek and felt very safe and in the lap of nature. There are different types of flowers, trees and glasses throughout, and the trek is well defined with sign boards at every step. I could hear the sound of birds and insects throughout, there are places in between where one can meditate for hours.

Records dating back to the mid-1800s show that the property was originally known as Rockville and acquired by a Dr Wright. During the 1800s, the main purpose of the Estate, like most other forests in the area, was to generate income through the sale of wood for charcoal to meet the needs of the Mussoorie town, the brewery and the cantonment. Until 1887, this cutting and selling of wood seems to have been unabated until the Mussoorie Municipality sent a notice to the Estate Manager asking him to stop the further felling of trees and expressed concern about “large scale tree felling” and “laying the hillside bare”. This appears to be the first attempt at managing the unchecked exploitation of the forest in some way. Dedicated efforts have been taking place since 2015 to transform this sizeable tract of privately owned land into a nature reserve, home to abundant animals, birdlife and wild flowers. While you'll need luck to spot mammals, camera traps have caught leopard, black bear, porcupine and several species of deer. There are hiking trails and specialist guides available Entry tickets cost Rs. 450 per person. Guides are available at Rs.700 per person. It is best to go on a guided tour because the 300 acre reserve is not easy to navigate. Do carry drinking water with you as there is no provision for food or water inside

What a natural experience. It is a nature reserve with various trails you can go hike on. Quite adventurous and fun for nature lovers. Go in a group to make the most of it. You can explore and enjoy the beauty of each trail. You have to buy tickets for entering the reserve as it is privately own property. But a must visit place whenever in Mussoorie for a calm hike.

I am a solo traveller and booked the guided hike. I WhatsApp the details a day or two before and my guide was right on time on the day. He was very passionate about the reserve, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I never felt unsafe. The scenery was beautiful with the Rhodedondron trees flowering and I was offered tea at the end of the hike. A highlight was seeing the snow-capped mountains in the distance. On my request, my guide then left me to explore a bit longer on my own. It was a peaceful day away from the busyness of Massourie and I can highligy recommend.

This is the best part of Masoorie trip , absolutely best place for tracking mind blowing beautiful 😻

Lovely hiking area. Well marked. You can hire a guide or use their very detailed map as a guide.