Lansdowne Tour Package from Ludhiana (2 Days)
2-day Lansdowne tour from Ludhiana: Lansdowne. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹4,460 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 30°C
October in Lansdowne

Description
2-day Lansdowne tour from Ludhiana: Lansdowne. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹4,460 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. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. 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
Ludhiana to Lansdowne
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Ludhiana in the morning. Drive from Ludhiana to Lansdowne (about 404 km, 8 hrs). 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: Ludhiana to Lansdowne
404 km · ~8h 45m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ludhiana
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m 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: Ludhiana to Lansdowne
404 km · ~8h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ludhiana
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ludhiana. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ludhiana → Lansdowne
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~404 km
~8h 59m|Tentative fare ₹440–₹1,180
- 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: Ludhiana to Lansdowne
Nearest railway stations: Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana, Kotdwara for Lansdowne.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 43m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 3h 41m wait
1 change · 10h 4m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 4h 3m wait
1 change · 12h 14m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 6h 13m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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 Ludhiana
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 Ludhiana (about 410 km, 8 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Ludhiana. The tour ends here.
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 Ludhiana
410 km · ~8h 52m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Lansdowne
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Arrive in LudhianaLudhiana, Punjab
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 Ludhiana
410 km · ~9h 7m · 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 → Ludhiana
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~410 km
~9h 7m|Tentative fare ₹450–₹1,200
- Arrive in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, Punjab
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 Ludhiana
Nearest railway stations: Kotdwara for Lansdowne, Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 8h 7m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 2h 1m wait
1 change · 9h 22m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 3h 17m wait
1 change · 9h 22m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 3h 16m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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 Ludhiana. The route runs Ludhiana → Lansdowne → Ludhiana, about 814 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 Ludhiana
- 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 Ludhiana 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: Ludhiana → Lansdowne → Ludhiana (about 814 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 Ludhiana. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹12,100 | ₹7,620 | ₹6,670 |
| 33 Persons | ₹9,030 | ₹6,790 | ₹5,840 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹8,250 | ₹6,190 | ₹5,240 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹7,460 | ₹5,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹5,970 | ₹5,420 | ₹4,460 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
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.
How to Reach
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 Ludhiana 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: Ludhiana → Lansdowne → Ludhiana (about 814 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 Ludhiana on day 1 and you are back in Ludhiana on day 2. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Ludhiana → Lansdowne → Ludhiana. That is about 814 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹6,670 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,460 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 Ludhiana and back. 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
