To ease traffic in the narrow cantonment lanes, the Landour Cantonment Board brought in a new system from April 2026. Only a limited number of tourist vehicles, about 500 a day, are allowed into the cantonment area, and only after prior registration. Vehicles without registration, or arriving after the daily limit is reached, are diverted towards the Dhanaulti road.
The rule applies to vehicles. Visitors walking up from Mussoorie do not need to register.
How to visit Landour by car
Check the latest notice
Look up the current registration process on the Landour Cantonment Board's official website or call its helpline before the trip.
Register your vehicle in advance
Register before you set out. Tourists with a hotel booking in Landour must also register; for them the registration is free.
Keep to the time limit
Registered vehicles get a set time inside the cantonment. Staying longer can attract an extra fee.
Park where allowed
Parking near Char Dukan is very limited. Use marked parking and walk the last stretch where possible.
Good to know
- Official website: landour.cantt.gov.in
- Cantonment Board helpline: 0135-2632687
- Rules and the daily limit can change; always check before you travel.
- On peak weekends, walking up from Mussoorie is the most reliable way in.
Landour Vehicle Registration: FAQs
Do I need to register if I walk to Landour?
No. The registration rule is for vehicles entering the cantonment.
What if I arrive without registration?
Unregistered vehicles are not allowed in and are diverted away from Landour. You can still park in Mussoorie and walk up.
Is registration needed if I am staying in a Landour hotel?
Yes. A hotel booking does not replace vehicle registration, though for such guests the registration is free.
