‘When I open the window at night, there is almost always something to listen to—the mellow
whistle of a pygmy owlet, or the sharp cry of a barking deer. Sometimes, if I am lucky, I will
see the moon coming up over the next mountain, and two distant deodars in perfect silhouette.’

Whether we are a native or simply a frequent traveller to the mountains, each one of us has some
endearing memories attached to the hills. The ancient mountains keep offering new echoes of
laughter, merriment and memories to each passerby.

The collection of stories in Old Mountains, New Echoes highlights the joy of life in the mountains in
a variety of ways. Whether it is the adventures and scenic sights of the hill stations, or the mysterious
and alluring charm of the mountain forests—the stories in this collection have it all. Immerse your
imagination in the charming and endearing world of Ruskin Bond’s prose.