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Dehradun to Lansdowne Taxi Service
Quick answer: Lansdowne is about 160 km from Dehradun and takes 4.5 to 5 hours via Najibabad and Kotdwar. It is the shortest proper hill-station run from Dehradun that is not Mussoorie, and by some margin the quietest. Fares depend on the vehicle and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip — the table below is live from our rate desk. Call 7830211223 to confirm.
What this drive is actually like
Lansdowne is a working Garhwal Rifles cantonment, not a resort town. There are no loud markets, no honking, and vehicle movement inside the cantonment is restricted after dark. Drivers who work this route know where they may and may not take a car, which saves an awkward conversation at the gate.
The route
- Dehradun, Haridwar, Najibabad
- Kotdwar — the last town before the climb
- Then about 40 km of forest ghat road
- Roughly 160 km end to end
Where we stop
- Haridwar or Najibabad for breakfast
- Kotdwar for tea before the climb
- Sidhbali temple at Kotdwar on request
- Viewpoints on the Kotdwar to Lansdowne ghat
In Lansdowne
- Tip-in-Top viewpoint for the Himalayan skyline
- Bhulla Tal boating lake
- St Mary Church, built 1896
- Darwan Singh Regimental Museum
Good to know
- Cantonment rules — no honking, restricted night movement
- Very few fuel pumps after Kotdwar
- Mobile signal is patchy in parts
- Weekends fill up, so book ahead
Timing and season
March to June and September to November. Lansdowne sits at about 1,700 m so it stays pleasant through summer, which makes it a good May and June alternative to Mussoorie. Monsoon brings landslide risk on the Kotdwar ghat, and in winter the town is cold but rarely snowbound.
How much does a Dehradun to Lansdowne taxi cost?
Private cab fares for the Dehradun to Lansdowne route. Every rate below is for the whole vehicle, not per seat.
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan | 4 + driver | ₹3,899 | ₹5,799 |
| Maruti Ertiga SUV | 6 + driver | ₹4,899 | ₹7,299 |
| Toyota Innova SUV | 7 + driver | ₹6,899 | ₹10,299 |
Included: vehicle, fuel and driver allowance. Extra: tolls, state permits, parking, and on hill routes any night halt charge. Fares are confirmed on call before pickup — nothing is added afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lansdowne from Dehradun?
About 160 km, and 4.5 to 5 hours of driving via Najibabad and Kotdwar. The last 40 km from Kotdwar is forest ghat road and takes longer than the distance suggests.
Is Lansdowne a good weekend trip from Dehradun?
It is one of the better ones, precisely because it is quiet. Being a working cantonment it has no nightlife and no crowds, which is the point for most people who go.
Are there restrictions on driving inside Lansdowne?
Yes. It is an army cantonment, so there is no honking and vehicle movement is restricted in parts and after dark. Our drivers know the permitted routes and drop points.
Can we combine Lansdowne with Jim Corbett?
Yes. Kotdwar sits between them, so a Lansdowne and Corbett circuit is a natural two or three day trip. Ask for a combined quote.
Related routes
Dehradun to Lansdowne taxi — the short answer
Dehradun to Lansdowne by private taxi is about 160 km. Fares start at ₹3,899 one-way for a sedan (whole car, not per seat), with tolls and permits extra at actuals. Anywhere Taxi Service runs it as a one-way drop or a round trip, 24×7, with door-to-door pickup anywhere in Dehradun — book on 7830211223 (call or WhatsApp).
What the Dehradun to Lansdowne fare includes — and what it doesn't
Every quote is for the whole car, confirmed on the phone before pickup. Nothing is added afterwards that was not on this list.
✓ Included
- The vehicle, the driver and fuel for the booked trip
- Driver allowance on outstation trips
- Pickup from your door, hotel, station or the airport
- Short stops on the way for tea, food or a washroom
- Flight tracking on airport pickups — a late landing is not waiting time
- Phone and WhatsApp support for the whole trip
✗ Charged at actuals
- Tolls, state entry taxes and permit fees
- Parking, where a stop needs it
- Driver's night halt on multi-day hill trips, where it applies
- Extra kilometres or hours beyond what was booked
- On a one-way drop, tolls and taxes on the car's return to base
- Entry tickets, meals and hotels — yours to choose
Full terms, including refunds and waiting time, are on the cancellation policy page.
Getting from Dehradun to Lansdowne: taxi, bus or train
An honest look at the alternatives, because the right answer is not always a taxi.
| Option | Time | Door to door | Luggage | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private taxi | the drive time on this page, leaving when you choose | Yes | Whatever fits the car | Families, groups, luggage, odd hours, and anyone who wants to stop on the way |
| Bus | UTC buses from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate and Kotdwar. Check the current timetable. | |||
| Train | Kotdwar is the railhead, with direct trains from Delhi; Lansdowne is a further 40 km uphill by road. | |||
On hill routes the taxi's real advantage is control: you decide the start time, the stops and the pace, and the same driver is there for the return.
Which car to book for Dehradun to Lansdowne
Count the suitcases before you count the people — luggage decides the car more often than passengers do.
| Car | Best for | Our take on this route |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / sedan | Up to 3 adults, light bags | Fine on tarmac hill roads; low on ground clearance for the last rough kilometres and tight on luggage for a multi-day trip. |
| Maruti Ertiga | Family of 4–5 | The usual pick for hill routes: more room, higher stance, still economical on fuel. |
| Toyota Innova / Crysta | 5–6 adults with luggage | The car for long hill days — comfortable over the drive time on this page, and the one to book for elderly passengers or a Char Dham-style multi-day run. |
| Tempo Traveller / Urbania | Groups of 9–17 | For pilgrim and family groups. Ask us about the road: on some upper stretches a 12-seater is the sensible limit. |
How to book a Dehradun to Lansdowne taxi
Call or WhatsApp 7830211223 with the date, pickup time and address (or flight / train number), the drop point, and how many people and bags.
We confirm the car, one-way or round trip, and everything included, on the same call. What we say is what you pay.
You get the driver's name and number before the trip. The driver calls ahead and is at the door at the booked time.
Cancellation: more than 24 hours before pickup, the trip cost minus 15% is refunded; within 24 hours, no refund; if we cannot provide the car, full refund.
