Landour – The Lesser-known Himalayan Paradise

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November 7th, 2015 by Abhijit Chakraborty

About Landour

Landour is a small but beautiful cantonment town located about 300 m above the popular hill station of Mussoorie. The town immediately grips visitors with its charm as soon as they arrive. If one is a true nature enthusiast or seeks tranquility, this town is the perfect place to be. Just a five km uphill walk from Mussoorie, the surrounding hills and greens mesmerise me every time. As a photographer, this place inspires me and provides rich opportunities to capture beautiful things on camera. If you are someone who values the fresh air of the hills and believe that life is all about living and not about accumulating material comforts, this place will motivate you like no other.

At Char Dukan, you might want to have something from their a la carte, cherished by celebrities and ‘the God of cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar himself. You might want to pay a visit to Doma’s Inn and check out their cafe. The treasures of Landour are many yet unexplored.

– Zenmay Negi (Photographer and traveller from Dehradun)

The Journey to Landour

Landour is about 280 km away from New Delhi. Travellers from Delhi tend to prefer an early morning or overnight drive to Dehradun, the scenic capital of Uttarakhand located 230 km away from New Delhi, and halt overnight to rest or explore the city itself.

The next stop is usually Mussoorie, located about 32 km away from Dehradun that is popular for it’s scenic views and waterfalls.

From Mussoorie, one can take a local cab or simply walk uphill for about five kilometers to reach Landour.

Landour has limited options for stays, but one can book OYOs in both Dehradun and Mussoorie and use OYONOV to avail a flat 30% discount all through November.