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ruptly to the height of 12,000 feet above the valley, and nothing inter- 

 venes to shut out the smallest portion of the range. Perhaps nowhere 

 in the Himalaya a view of the like extent and magnificence could be 

 obtained. 



14. Sookeyt, the capital town of a district of the same name, is 

 about 12 miles south of Mundi-nuggur ; and is built in the midst of a 

 jungle at the foot of high hills, and at the southern extremity of the 

 Bull Dhoon. The Bull Dhoon is somewhat triangular in shape ; the 

 apex is towards Mundi-nuggur, and its base or widest part by the capi- 

 tal. This valley is about 7 miles wide at the base, and perhaps 10 

 long. It is bounded to the east by the Natchney-ke-dhar, apparently 

 but a continuation of the Tiri range. The Sookeytee river rises near 

 the principal town, and flows northwards down the centre of the valley ; 

 it then winds its way through a narrow ravine for two miles, and at 

 last reaches the Beeas at Mundi-nuggur. This last mentioned town 

 is situated within the angle formed by the Sookeytee river flowing into 

 the Beeas, and is surrounded by high hills. Its position and general 

 appearance put me very much in mind of Rampoor on the Sutlej. 

 Sooltanpoor is the capital of Kooloo, and is likewise situated in a deep 

 and narrow valley, on the right bank of the Beeas, and within the angle 

 formed by the junction of the Serbari with the former river. The com- 

 munication between Mundi and Kooloo is kept up through the Gogar 

 and Tiri Passes. The former may be about 6,000 feet, and the latter is 

 certainly not less than 9,000 feet above the sea. 



15. I cannot help pausing hereto notice the very excellent roads 

 the Rajah of Mundi has caused to be made throughout his territory. 

 Although, no doubt the original motive was rather a selfish one, never- 

 theless his subjects cannot fail to be greatly benefited by them. These 

 roads at first extended no further than just in and about the capital, 

 and were made to enable the Rajah to drive about in his gig. How- 

 ever, the advent of the late Governor General, and the necessity for the 

 Rajah returning his Lordship's visit, were the chief reasons for their 

 extension. During his trip to Simlah he no doubt felt the advantages 

 of good roads, and resolved to follow the good custom of constructing 

 them. But whatever might have been his motives, he nevertheless 

 deserves the thanks of every traveller, and his conduct being held up 

 as worthy of imitation. 



