The story goes to say that back in 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama named Tenzin Gyatso escaped from his home in Lhasa, Tibet. He was given refuge in Mussoorie by the then Prime Minister of India- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Dalai Lama stayed in the valley for about a year before he moved to Dharamshala.
The story goes to say that back in 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama named Tenzin Gyatso escaped from his home in Lhasa, Tibet. He was given refuge in Mussoorie by the then Prime Minister of India- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Dalai Lama stayed in the valley for about a year before he moved to Dharamshala.
Happy Valley has an Indian Administrative Service Academy - The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. it also has Tibetan Temples and a Municipal Garden. The area of the valley leads to the Cloud's End- a place where the geographical borders of Mussoorie end. The Hathipaon Park Estate is also there.
Back in the 20th Century when technology had already started governing the lives of people, the quaint little hill station of Mussoorie had kept its natural splendour intact despite the alluring comfort of technology.
Mussoorie was always a hill station that was marked by a deep sense of tranquillity. In one part of this picturesque hill station, the people lived in a valley in a jocund manner. Thus, after the fun, frolic and laughter echoing in the air above that tiny valley, it has been named as the Happy Valley.
- Visit the monastery which the 14th Dalai Lama had established and offer your prayers to Lord Buddha.
- Explore every nook and corner of the Happy Valley.
- Take a close look at the lovely flowers growing there including orchids.
- Explore the shops at the Happy Valley selling souvenirs and buy some memoirs for your family and friends.
- Try out the local delicious Tibetan dishes
