Landour-Uttarakhand Tour and Travel Guide

Landour–Splendor of thick trees and mesmerizing environment

About Landour Tour and Travel Guide

Set in the backdrop of thick Deodar trees, Landour is a town of silence in Uttarakhand situated in the lower west Himalayas. It is a little cantonment town and the name is based on the Welsh village located in Llanddowror. The history of the region dates back to British times. The setting of the place is splendid and is known for its exotic environmental beauty that provides a positive vibe for rejuvenating both body and mind. You can come here through the Landour tour package conducted by Hellovisit.

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Landour is at a higher elevation than Mussoorie. These are the twin hill spots collectively called The Queen of Hills primarily because of the incredible environmental beauty as well as tranquility. Being close to Dehradun apart from other regions like Tehri, Chamba, Dhanaulti as well as Chakrata, it is truly a region where you can be free of tensions from day-to-day life. Set 200 km from Himalayan Gangotri, Yamunotri as well as Kedarnath, you can see these regions with the naked eye on a bright and clear day. Landour is known for its exotic landscapes making it a preferable weekend getaway for many tourists. You can come here through the Uttarakhand holiday tour packages.

• PLACES TO SEE AT LANDOR
• WHY LANDOUR?
• THINGS TO DO
• AVERAGE TRIP DURATION
• HOW TO REACH?
• BEST TIME TO VISIT
• PLACES TO STAY

PLACES TO SEE AT LANDOR

LAL TIBBA, LANDOR

Set at an elevation of more than 7700ft, Lal Tibba is the tallest spot or point in Landour. It is a preferable viewpoint for the environmentalist who wants to fall in love with the exotic peaks and landscapes of the Garhwal region apart from the incredible color of the sky. This one is a preferable spot for the sunrise and the sunset. You find electronic transmissions of AIR and Doordarshan here apart from a remitter station for the military. You can come here through the Landour holiday tour packages.

KELLOGG'S MEMORIAL CHURCH, LANDOR

Constructed in 1903 and named after Dr. S Kellogg, the Kellogg’s Memorial Church is a well-known travel location. This is the place where the British learned Hindi. The gothic style of architecture apart from wonderfully designed interiors remind you of the Victorian era making this church a must-see spot. You can come here on the Landour heritage tour.

St Paul’s church, LANDOR

St. Paul's Church falls in the category of Anglican churches and was constructed in 1839. It is among the earliest structure in Landour and was built on the patterns of British architecture. The church carries a historical relevance and you also find records related to the 1857 uprising against the British. With a sitting space of about 250 people apart from wonderfully designed interiors, the structure magnetizes tourists in big numbers. You can come here through the Landour religious tour package.

CHAR DUKAN, LANDOR

Set in the mesmerizing hill spot of Mussoorie with the fascination of the mall road, Char Dukan is a collection of four shops located side by side known for serving good food for a long time. You can enjoy Wai-Wai, Pakoras as well as shakes here from various eateries set in rows. You can come here through Uttarakhand holiday trip packages.

Prakash store, LANDOR

Set in 1928, Prakash Store is well known for items like jams and marmalades. The store is located in Sister’s Bazar and is a comparatively calmer region as compared to Mall road. You can buy cheese, apple mint chutney as well as peanut butter with top quality as well as taste. They have maintained their quality since inception. You can come here through the holiday packages for Uttarakhand.

NAG TIBBA, LANDOR

Set at 16 km from the northern part of Landour, you find this spot at 9,900ft and is also referred to as the Nag Tibba peak. The area provides exotic views of Bandarpoonch, Swargrohini, and more. Nag Tibba is a preferable choice for hikers and you can have a 16km long trek trail to Bhatwadi village. The views of the forests apart from the incredible scenery of nature spellbound you. The gorgeous sunshine and fresh air apart from the dense cloud engulfment below the summit make for a special experience of nature. You can come here through the Uttarakhand environment trip package.

WHY LANDOUR?

Enjoy natural splendor here and this is a distinct experience.

THINGS TO DO

Sightseeing, trek, camping, exotic mountain glimpses, good food

AVERAGE TRIP DURATION

2 days

HOW TO REACH?

You can come to Dehradun by air or train and from Dehradun come by road.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

March, April, and September

PLACES TO STAY

Landour provides you with luxury and affordable stays. Some of the luxury stays are the Tattva Landour, the hotel Cliffe cottage, and many more.