Lansdowne Tour Package from Lucknow (2 Days)
2-day Lansdowne tour from Lucknow: Kotdwar and Lansdowne. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹4,850 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 30°C
October in Lansdowne

Description
2-day Lansdowne tour from Lucknow: Kotdwar and Lansdowne. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹4,850 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Siddhbali Temple, Kotdwar, Darwan Singh Museum, Bhulla Tal and more. March–June, September–December is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Lansdowne. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Lansdowne
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 6°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Lucknow to Lansdowne
Reach Kotdwar by train from Lucknow, where our driver meets you. Drive from Kotdwar to Lansdowne (about 44 km, 1 hr). Check in at your hotel in Lansdowne. Stop at the Siddhbali temple on the river at Kotdwar before the climb. In Lansdowne, visit the Darwan Singh regimental museum of the Garhwal Rifles (closed on some days, check locally) and the war memorial, then go boating on Bhulla Tal. Walk to St Mary's Church in the evening. Overnight stay in Lansdowne.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Lucknow to Kotdwar
479 km · ~10h 15m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 240Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 390Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KotdwarKotdwar, Uttarakhand
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Lucknow to Kotdwar
479 km · ~10h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Lucknow
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → Kotdwar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~479 km
~10h 39m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,390
- Arrive in Kotdwar
Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Lucknow to Kotdwar
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Kotdwara for Kotdwar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kotdwar to Lansdowne
44 km · ~53m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kotdwar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
44 km · 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in LansdowneLansdowne, Uttarakhand
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kotdwar to Lansdowne
44 km · ~59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kotdwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kotdwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kotdwar → Lansdowne
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~44 km
~59m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- Arrive in Lansdowne
Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kotdwar to Lansdowne
Nearest railway stations: Kotdwara for Kotdwar, Kotdwara for Lansdowne.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Siddhbali Temple, Kotdwar
A Hanuman temple on a hillock above the Khoh river.
- 2
Darwan Singh Museum
The museum of the Garhwal Rifles, with uniforms, medals and history.
- 3
Bhulla Tal
A small lake built by the army, with boating.
Tip-n-Top and back to Lucknow
Go up to Tip-n-Top (Tiffin Top) early for the view of the Garhwal and Kumaon snow peaks on a clear morning, and visit the Santoshi Mata temple nearby. If you have extra time, the Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple in a deodar forest is about 36 km away. Drive from Lansdowne to Kotdwar (about 44 km, 1 hr). Board the train from Kotdwar back to Lucknow (about 480 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Lansdowne to Kotdwar
44 km · ~53m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Lansdowne
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
44 km · 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KotdwarKotdwar, Uttarakhand
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Lansdowne to Kotdwar
44 km · ~59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Lansdowne
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lansdowne. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lansdowne → Kotdwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~44 km
~59m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- Arrive in Kotdwar
Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Lansdowne to Kotdwar
Nearest railway stations: Kotdwara for Lansdowne, Kotdwara for Kotdwar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kotdwar to Lucknow
480 km · ~10h 16m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kotdwar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 240Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 390Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in LucknowLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kotdwar to Lucknow
480 km · ~10h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kotdwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kotdwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kotdwar → Lucknow
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~480 km
~10h 40m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,390
- Arrive in Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kotdwar to Lucknow
Nearest railway stations: Kotdwara for Kotdwar, Lucknow for Lucknow.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Tip-n-Top
The highest viewpoint of Lansdowne, with the snow peaks on the horizon.
- 2
Santoshi Mata Temple
A small hilltop temple with a view of the valley.
Tour Overview
Lansdowne is a small cantonment at about 1,700 m, the home of the Garhwal Rifles, with oak and pine forest, old churches and a quiet calm that larger hill stations have lost.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Lucknow. The route runs Lucknow → Kotdwar → Lansdowne → Kotdwar → Lucknow, about 1,047 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Lansdowne Tour from Lucknow
- Siddhbali Temple, Kotdwar
- Darwan Singh Museum
- Bhulla Tal
- Tip-n-Top
- Santoshi Mata Temple
Inclusions in the Lansdowne Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Lucknow for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Lansdowne Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay ₹1,000 per person at the time of booking to confirm your tour (no advance for children under 6). This amount is adjusted against the 20 percent advance below.
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Lansdowne Tour
Best time to visit: March–June, September–December
Route: Lucknow → Kotdwar → Lansdowne → Kotdwar → Lucknow (about 1,047 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kotdwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Lansdowne, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Lucknow. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,740 | ₹8,260 | ₹7,060 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,370 | ₹7,430 | ₹6,230 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹13,600 | ₹6,830 | ₹5,630 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,540 | ₹6,490 | ₹5,290 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,760 | ₹6,050 | ₹4,850 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Lucknow the drive is about 522 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kotdwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Siddhbali Temple, Kotdwar
- Darwan Singh Museum
- Bhulla Tal
- Tip-n-Top
- Santoshi Mata Temple
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
March–June, September–December is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Lucknow for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: March–June, September–December
Route: Lucknow → Kotdwar → Lansdowne → Kotdwar → Lucknow (about 1,047 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kotdwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Lansdowne, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Lucknow on day 1 and you are back in Lucknow on day 2. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Lucknow → Kotdwar → Lansdowne → Kotdwar → Lucknow. That is about 1,047 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹7,060 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,850 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Lucknow and back. By cab from Lucknow the drive is about 522 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kotdwar and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
March–June, September–December.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
