Photo-Story: A Stirring Second Edition of the Landour Literature and Arts Festival
Featuring dozens of literary conservations, book releases, film screenings, live music, art exhibitions, folk dances, and more, the second edition of LLAF saluted the resolute spirit of the Himalaya. By The Chakkar and Mussoorie Heritage Centre
Welcome to… The 2nd Landour Literature and Arts Festival [LLAF]
Visit us for the 2nd edition of the Landour Literature and Arts Festival on September 26-27, 2026, a weekend of arts, film, literature, music, and much more, featuring speakers and artists from the hillside and beyond. By The Chakkar and Mussoorie Heritage Centre
A Sonic Life in the Himalaya: ‘Sketches from the Top of the Hills’
Singer-songwriter Ady Manral introduces his music documentary from Landour, a visual EP rinsed with the lush sights and sounds of monsoon in the Himalayan foothills.
Music from the Hills: Abdon Mech dreams of better days in “Again”
Nagaland-based singer-songwriter Abdon Mech discusses his lockdown-inspired single “Again”, his song writing process, future plans, and more.- by Ady Manral
Music from the Hills: Bipul Chettri’s latest release, ‘Neela Akash’
The theme of loneliness and isolation—which so many of us could be feeling in this time—is particularly pertinent in this lush new Himalayan folk track - writes Ady Manral
Music from the Hills: The Ladies of Indian Rock
Sultry blues, rocking tunes, and genre-benders: with an eye on the true indie music queens of India, Ady Manral recommends some of his favourites.
Music from the Hills: All efforts matter in the Indian indie scene
Obama listens to Prateek Kuhad and DIVINE signs with Nas. What’s next? Ady Manral writes about how musicians and artists around India can contribute to the rapidly growing indie scene in the country.
Music from the Hills: The tale of the Worn-Out boot
How travel - and its discomforts - helped me become a better songwriter , writes Ady Manral in his latest column
Music from the Hills
Landour-based singer-songwriter Ady Manral lists some of his recent favourite artists from the Indian hills
In a recent visit to Ladakh, Navjot Khosla aims for a gaze beyond the touristy cliches, to be transformed instead by the sustainable models of growth, natural preservation, and the cultural heritage of the bioregion. By Navtoj Khosla