India, March 16 -- Fellow readers, chances are rife you've chanced upon Ruskin Bond's stories, steeped in the simplicity of mountain life. A big pile of them set in Mussoorie, Ruskin Bond describes the hill station's deodar forests, towering windows where clouds come knocking, and colonial charm. While the writer has lived in Landour (a short drive from Mussoorie) since 1963, he moved into the Ivy Cottage in 1980. The region's berry-puckered scenery, snow-capped peaks, and hues of slow living make their way into Ruskin Bond's prolific works. Having read and re-read Ruskin Bond's novels, this story chronicles a travel guide of Mussoorie inspired by the writer's creative lens.

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