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Named after the erstwhile Lord Viceroy of India - Marquess of Lansdowne, this picturesque hill station located in the lap of the Himalayas is quite mesmerising.

The colonial charm and the Garhwal region's natural beauty make for a gorgeous mountain retreat. Situated at an elevation of 1,700 metres above sea level, tourists love visiting Lansdowne in summer and springtime. Lansdowne is well-connected and easily reached by various transportation options such as bus, train, and air. The closest major towns are Kotdwar, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Ranikhet, while Dehradun and Delhi are also not too far from Lansdowne. While travelling within Lansdowne, having your own vehicle or hiring a rented car is best. Alternatively, you can also use local buses.

The nearest airport from Lansdowne is Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun, about 142 km from Lansdowne city. This domestic airport in Uttarakhand serves nearby towns like Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Lansdowne. The airport has daily flights to Delhi, Bangalore, and Bombay. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport to Lansdowne, which takes about 3.5 hours.

Lansdowne doesn’t have its own railway stop. The closest railhead is the Kotdwar Railway Station, at a distance of 40 km away from Lansdowne. Kotdwar is one of the oldest railway stations in India, which the British created in the 1890s for timber transport. Kotdwar is well-connected to all major cities & metros of the country via the railway network. You can take a taxi or a cab from Kotdwar to Lansdowne and reach your destination in about an hour.

Lansdowne is easily accessible via the road network from most places in Uttarakhand. The roads are well-maintained, and the town falls on the National Highway 119. Frequent buses and taxis are available from Pauri, Kotdwar, Duggada, and nearby cities. You can find buses at the Interstate Bus Terminal in Kashmere Gate in Delhi. The landscape of Uttarakhand also invites you to take road trips, so you can bring your own vehicle or rent one and journey in the shadow of the Himalayas. This is a super convenient method of travelling especially if you live in North India.

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    Paras's 3 days trip to Lansdowne

    Trip was nice and Hotel was very good had little problem with Driver, agent was good he helped us overall was fine.

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    trip was not good because agent and driver were not good

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    Nice rooms, excellent facilities in terms of sports activities, generous staff!!

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    Had a very good experience with Mithila Travel's in planning our honeymoon trip to Lansdowne.. Everything was well sequenced and we had very good memories.. with minimal follow up and within budget everything was neatly organized.... Especially Mr. Ravi, he is so supportive, always just one call away, I really appreciate him for being so responsive all the time, back-to-back replying to the calls and calling from his side also for every update. Thanks Ravi Bhai & Mithila Travels for making this trip both exciting and memorable. I would like to plan further trips with them.

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    I booked my Uttarakand trip with PC Tour And travels, it was fantastic and memorable. Shivam from PC Tour and travels made sure my trip is comfortable and joyful, I never had to ask for anything in the hotel rooms or for any site visits, everything was taken care of before I could ask. Cab Driver were very polite and just a call away to answer your queries and make sure your day is well spent. I will strongly recommend PC Tour And travels for my friends and family for their upcoming trips.

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    Prince's 2 days trip to Lansdowne

    I have booked this trip with Mr. Shivam Tripathi from PC tour & travels. It was a nice experience. Cab Driver Amit is very disciplined & polite person. Hotel provided is ultimate with best location in Lansdowne. Will definitely recommend Mr shivam tripathi to others as well. Thanks PC tour & travels for this memorable trip.

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    FAQ's of Lansdowne

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    The distance between New Delhi and Lansdowne is around 280 km. You can take a flight, bus or train ride to Lansdowne.

    By Air: Take one of the daily flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun. This takes about 45-50 mins of air journey. Your destination is still about 150 km away. You can take a bus or a cab from the airport to Lansdowne. In about three hours, you can reach Lansdowne.

    By Train: The railway station closest to Lansdowne is in Kotdwar. Book your tickets from Delhi to Kotdwar well in advance. The journey takes 4 hours 55 mins. Kotdwar is 40 km away from Lansdowne; you can book a cab or take one of the local buses.

    By Road: Take your own car or use a bus service. You can cover the 280 km journey in about 6-7 hours.

    You can book an AC seater/sleeper Volvo bus on the internet or the UPSRTC state-run buses from Delhi to Lansdowne. Multiple buses run throughout the day, and you can choose one at your convenience. Buses generally take between 6 - 6.5 hours to reach Lansdowne.

    To reach Lansdowne from Delhi by train, you can take a train to Kotdwar, the nearest railway station to Lansdowne, and then take a taxi or drive the remaining distance in under an hour.

    The fastest way to reach Lansdowne from Lucknow is by air. Take a flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Dehradun Airport (DED) and cover the remaining distance by road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucknow Junction to Kotdwar Railway Station and cover the remaining 40 km by taxi.

    Take a bus or a cab or drive from Dehradun to Lansdowne. The distance of 140 km can be covered in about 2 hours 40 mins.

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