Our guides to places near Landour
Mussoorie
Queen of the Hills above the Doon Valley
Sahastradhara
Dehradun's 'thousand-fold spring'
Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)
Wade through Dehradun's hidden river gorge
Dhanaulti
Quiet forest hill station with winter snow
Dehradun
Capital city in the green Doon Valley
Chakrata
Quiet cantonment town in deodar forest
Places around Landour
| Place | Distance | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mussoorie Mall Road | ≈ 3-5 km | Main promenade and market | All year |
| Gun Hill | ≈ 4-6 km | Viewpoint above Mall Road | All year |
| George Everest's House | ≈ 10-12 km | Restored home of the surveyor, with valley views | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Kempty Falls | ≈ 18-20 km | Busy roadside waterfall | Mar - Jun |
| Dhanaulti | ≈ 25-28 km | Forested hill area with winter snow | All year |
| Dehradun | ≈ 40 km | Capital city in the Doon Valley | All year |
Distances are by road and approximate; they depend on where in Landour you start.
Places Near Landour: FAQs
Can I combine Landour and Dhanaulti in one day?
Yes. Dhanaulti is about 25 to 28 km away on the Tehri road and makes an easy half-day drive.
Is Landour part of Mussoorie?
Landour is joined to Mussoorie on the eastern side, but it has its own cantonment board and a much quieter character.
