About Lansdowne

Lansdowne is among one of the famous hill stations in the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is basically a military quarter area, founded by the name of Lord Lansdowne in 1887 i.e the viceroy of India during the British period. It has a unique serenity unlike other famous hill destinations in India, these destinations are easily accessible and have well-connected roads. The place gives enchanting views which no one cannot abscond at a glance. Lansdowne was originally known as Kaludanda.

How To Reach Lansdowne

Lansdowne By Air

The nearest Airport to Lansdowne is jolly Grant i.e in Dehradun since there is no own airport. One can easily come from any major city like Delhi, Mumbai, etc, and hire a taxi to proceed directly to Lansdowne which is about 140km (4 hours) from the airport.

• Regular flights from New Delhi to Dehradun: Go First, Indigo, Spicejet, Vistara, Air India
• Regular flights from Mumbai to Dehradun: Indigo, Go First, Vistara, Air India, Spicejet

Time taken by the Fastest flight is:

• New Delhi to Dehradun: 50m
• Mumbai to Dehradun: 2h 10m

Lansdowne By Rail

The nearest railway station to Lansdwill be Najibabad Junction Railway Station and Kotdwar Railway Station which is about 45 km (1 hour) from Lansdowne. One can hire a cab/taxi to reach Lansdowne.

• Trains from New Delhi to Najibabad / Kotdwar: Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi express, Mussorie Express etc
• Trains from Chandigarh to Najibabad / Kotdwar: Amritsar Lal Kuan Express, Chandigarh Lucknow SF Express, Chandigarh Ramnagar Weekly Intercity SF Express, etc.

Lansdowne By Road

There are numerous buses, cars, taxis to reach Lansdowne, and the connectivity of roads is well linked. The distance from Delhi is about 250 (7-8 hours), Kotdwara 45km (1-2 hours), Dehradun 155 km (4-5 hours). One can travel by enjoying the magical views on the roads.

Places to explore in Uttarakhand

Jim Corbett: 54 km / 2 hr
Haridwar: 105 km / 3 hr 10 min
Lohaghat: 118 km / 3 hr 50 min
Rishikesh: 125 km / 3 hr 42 min
Marchula:  126 km / 5 hr
Dehradun: 155 km / 4 hr 20 min
Dhanaulti: 180 km / 5 hr 25 min 
Mussoorie: 186 km / 5 hr 25 min
Ranikhet: 204 km / 7 hr 45  min 
Bhimtal: 267 km / 6 hr 40 min
Nainital: 257 km / 6 hr 11 min
Bageshwar: 282 km / 8 hr 40 min
Berinag: 340 km / 10 hr 36 min