View over forested hills and mountain ridges from Landour, Mussoorie

Landour Itinerary: Half-Day Walk and One-Day Plan

A simple plan for Landour: walk up from Mussoorie in the morning, eat at Char Dukan, do the Chakkar loop with Lal Tibba and the churches, and finish with sunset on the ridge.

Time neededHalf to full day
StartPicture Palace, Mussoorie
Best startEarly morning
EndSunset on the ridge

One day in Landour

Morning

Walk up from Mussoorie

Start early from Picture Palace and walk up through Landour Bazaar to the clock tower and on to Char Dukan, about 45 to 75 minutes. Have breakfast at Char Dukan and look into St Paul's Church.

Late morning

Lal Tibba and the Chakkar

Walk to Lal Tibba while the air is still clear for the mountain view, then continue round the Chakkar past the old cemetery to Kellogg Memorial Church.

Afternoon

Sisters' Bazaar

Stop for coffee and cake near Sisters' Bazaar and pick up jams or peanut butter to take home. Rest, or walk the smaller loop again at a slow pace.

Evening

Sunset and back down

Watch the sunset from the western side of the ridge, then walk back down to Mussoorie before it gets fully dark.

If you have only half a day

  • Walk or drive up to Char Dukan, have a snack, and visit St Paul's Church.
  • Walk to Lal Tibba and back the same way.
  • Skip Sisters' Bazaar and the full loop.

Landour Itinerary: FAQs

Is a day trip to Landour from Dehradun possible?

Yes. Leave early, drive or take a bus to Mussoorie and walk up. Remember the vehicle registration rule if you plan to drive into Landour.

Is the Landour walk suitable for children and older people?

The Chakkar itself is fairly level, but the climb from Mussoorie is steep. Take a taxi up if needed and walk only the loop.

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