Landour, Uttrakhand 🇮🇳

Landour is older than Mussoorie.

It was established in the early 19th century as a British cantonment, mainly for soldiers and officers who wanted a quieter place away from busy towns. While Mussoorie grew into a popular hill station, Landour stayed calm, protected by army rules and limited construction. That is why it still feels untouched in many ways.

The narrow roads, old wooden houses, churches, and stone walls carry a quiet colonial past. Many buildings here are over a hundred years old. There are no loud markets, no big hotels, and very few shops. Life moves slowly, just the way it always has.

Landour is also known for its writers, thinkers, and artists. The silence here invites reflection. People come not to see many things, but to feel something  peace, stillness, and time moving gently.

Fog often rolls in without warning. Views appear and disappear. Evenings are quiet, and nights are cold and still. From certain points, you can see Mussoorie glowing below, while Landour remains dark and silent above.

Landour is not a place you rush through.
It is a place you walk slowly, think quietly, and leave with less noise inside you.

Landour is just above Mussoorie, but it feels like a different world.

By Road

• Reach Mussoorie first
• From Mussoorie Mall Road, take a taxi or walk towards Landour Cantonment
• Distance: ~4–5 km
• Time: 15–20 minutes by car, around 1–1.5 hours if walking slowly

Walking is actually the best way to reach Landour. The road is quiet, scenic, and lets you feel the place slowly.

By Train

• Nearest railway station: Dehradun
• From Dehradun, take a taxi or bus to Mussoorie (around 1.5–2 hours)
• From Mussoorie, continue towards Landour

By Air

• Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
• From the airport, drive to Mussoorie, then to Landour

Famous & Quiet Places in Landour

📍 Char Dukan

A small group of old shops. Very calm in the morning. Famous for tea, snacks, and slow conversations.

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📍 St. Paul’s Church

One of the oldest churches in the area. Silent, peaceful, and surrounded by tall trees.

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📍 Landour Bakehouse

Known for its bakery items. Even if you don’t eat, the place is worth stopping by for the calm vibe.

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📍 Sisters Bazaar

A small market area with a few shops and old homes. Nothing fancy, just simple life.

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📍 Landour Cantonment Walk

Not a single spot, but the walk itself. Quiet roads, fog, old houses, and views of Mussoorie below.

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A Small Note

Landour is not about ticking places off a list.
It’s about walking slowly, sitting quietly, and letting the silence stay with you.