How to Reach Lansdowne

Known initially as Kaludanda, Lansdowne is located in the Pauri Garwhal district in the Indian state of Uttrakhand. The place is known for its British heritage, Bungalows, and Churches. Unlike other hill stations, this Cantonment town is relatively cleaner and supervised by the Cantonment board of the Indian Army. On a clear day, tourists can enjoy the beauty of the Himalayan Ranges and the vast valley view of the lower Himalayan Ranges. The place is easily accessible from all major cities of India.

Lansdowne by Air

Lansdowne is easily reachable by air from all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur. Jolly Grant airport Dehradun is the nearest airport, 152 km from Lansdowne. Taxi services are available to travel from the airport to Lansdowne.

Lansdowne by Train

From Delhi, tourists can take the train to Kotdwara, where Lansdowne is 41 km. Two trains connected to Kotdwara from Delhi, Mussoorie Express and Garhwal Express. Besides this, Kotdwara railway station is also associated with most of the major cities of India like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Jaipur. Taxis and bus services are available from Kotdwara to Lansdowne.

Lansdowne by Road

Tourists can drive from Delhi to Lansdowne, which is just 250 km, taking around 7-8 hours. Buses too are available from Delhi to Kotdwara and Dugadda. After that, tourists can take taxis or buses from Kotdwara to Lansdowne. Also, bus services are available from major cities like Mumbai, Jaipur, and Kolkata.