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Lansdowneलांसडौन
Spend 1–2 days in Lansdowne for a quiet hill‑station experience; arrive by road from Delhi (≈6 h) and explore on foot.
Lansdowne is a small, army‑run hill station in Uttarakhand at 1,700 m altitude. Its clean streets, colonial bungalows and easy walking routes make a half‑day to full‑day visit sufficient, with an extra night if you prefer a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (cool, clear skies)
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, slippery roads)
- Airport
- DED
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lansdowne112 ▾
- Police / Ambulance112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lansdowne, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyLansdowne is safe for tourists; main risks are slippery roads in rain and limited night services.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈180 km (112 mi), 4 h by road via NH 58).DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈112 mi (180 km), 4 h by road via NH 58).
- Getting aroundMost attractions are within 10 min walk of the market.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₹40–70 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealSnack (samosa, pakora)₹50–120 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹6,500 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈180 km (112 mi), 4 h by road via NH 58)DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈112 mi (180 km), 4 h by road via NH 58)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lansdowne: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most attractions are within 10 min walk of the market. Shared taxi from Kotdwara railway station costs ₹75 (check). Private car hires are common for nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kotdwara railway station
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi from Lansdowne, 40 km (25 mi), ~1 hTaxi from Lansdowne, 25 mi (40 km), ~1 h
Connects to Delhi and Dehradun trains
Pauri
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Private car or bus, 30 km (19 mi), ~1 hPrivate car or bus, 19 mi (30 km), ~1 h
Explore additional temples and markets
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Vanvasa Resort
Cottages on 30 acres, walkable from town centre
Fairydale Resort
Small rooms, friendly staff, near Gandhi Chowk
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Guesthouse
Highest point, scenic views
SB Mount Resort
River‑side, rooms from ₹4,500
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,500–5,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,500 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Shared taxi Kotdwara → Lansdowne (both ways)2 × ₹80 · check | ₹150 |
| Tea/coffee at a café2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,330 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,290 per person per day, bed included | ₹14,580≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee | ₹40–70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Snack (samosa, pakora) | ₹50–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Shared taxi Kotdwara → Lansdownecheck | ₹75 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited night transport; plan return before 8 pm if using shared taxis.
- Roads can be foggy in winter; drive cautiously.
- Accommodation fills quickly in May–June; book early.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kotdwara → Lansdowne (shared taxi): ₹75 (≈ under US$1), ~1 h (check)
- Dehradun Airport → Lansdowne (taxi): ≈₹2,500, 4 h (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yeh kitna hai?)
- क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lansdowne. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (cool, clear skies) · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, slippery roads) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Road‑to‑bed: book shared taxi from Kotdwara to Lansdowne (₹75) and reserve a guesthouse night.
- Walking clusters: market‑center, lake‑area, museum‑area, hill‑view points.
Sources
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