Info needed about Lansdowne

SS-Traveller · 10th September 2010, 15:35

Suggest you avoid Lansdowne at this point of time. Apart from the fact that NH58 is in poor condition, landslides and rain in the lower UK hills have made passing through very tricky. Unless, of course, you have a 4wd and are feeling exrtremely adventurous.

frequentflyer · 12th September 2010, 20:12

Friends,
I have a road trip coming up. I plan to start with a hired car from Delhi airport and head for Najibabad. Then I come back to Shukartal, then to Kunjpura, then Panipat, Baghpat (Gauripur), Delhi. Which would be the best route to take in second half of October? I read about safety in a previous message. Which is a good town for a night halt?

lordavenger · 17th June 2011, 11:10

Hi. I'm planning a trip to either Lansdowne or Mussoorie tomorrow with a very early morning departure (3 to 4 am). Have done Mussoorie previously, so this time I'm slightly biased towards Lansdowne. Would request the following information:

1. Suggested Route: Am okay with a detour/ a longer route if it means better roads or a more scenic drive.

2. Accomodation: I have not made any reservations. Given Lansdowne's relative lack of hotels, will this be a problem at this time of the year? Any pointers for places I should try and stay in?

3. Things to do/ see etc.

4. Lastly, what is the condition of the Mussoorie route? Did this last year in August, and the drive was horrible to say the least.

Please help!

Thanks a lot in advance!

c_trivedi · 11th February 2013, 13:06

Hello All

Has anyone driven to Lansdowne from Delhi recently? I want to know the best way to reach Bijnor (which is on the way) - is it through Meerut or around it?

I can see on Google maps that instead of going through Meerut city, I can take the bypass and turn right from Khatauli, which will directly take me Bijnor. But I don't know about the road conditions from Khatauli to Bijnor.

So, in case anybody knows, is it worth taking the bypass, or should I stick to Meerut city?

Thanks in advance.

krazydriver84 · 13th February 2013, 14:58

Hi, best, fastest and most scenic route to Lansdowne is through Meerut. here's the route link: http://goo.gl/maps/WHZd7.

You can stop at MontyMilions on the way for a pit stop, they serve amazing pakodas and parathas and their washrooms are well maintained. Its essential when travelling with female companion or family.

Ideal time to leave for Lansdowne is: 4AM, so that you cross Meerut before 6 (before the public get onto the road), post that entire route is scenic.

Regarding accomodation, try staying at Oak Grove Inn (http://oakgroveinn.net/), its run by a retired Colonel and his wife. Very loving couple and they have a wonderful place with a very homely atmosphere. The place is 5 kms away from Lansdowne and offers amazing scenery. Let them know, that Kaustav referred you. Please book in advance with them, as they are very popular.

Give me a buzz if you need any other details.

c_trivedi · 18th February 2013, 12:10

That's great info; many thanks. Will definitely come in handy. So, Meerut city it is!

lsp · 12th April 2013, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by c_trivedi

That's great info; many thanks. Will definitely come in handy. So, Meerut city it is!

Hello C_Trivedi
Did you travel to Lansdowne? If yes could you please share some information with me. I am planning a trip next weekend to Lansdowne and would be much obliged.

What was the route you took?
How are the roads?
How long it took?
Things to do in and around Mukteshwar?
Anything special worth mentioning?

c_trivedi · 15th April 2013, 12:51

I'm afriad that trip to Lansdowne never materialized! My wife and I were planning on going around end of Feb2013, but ended up visiting Sariska instead as I couldn't get away from office for a more than a weekend. However, I definitely plan to go this year, maybe around Nov2013 when winters start to set in.

I did however come across this thread on team-bhp which mentions the route and things to do (which you might've already seen) -

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...idst-mist.html

This thread is almost 3 years old, but I think it should provide some info about the route at least.

Cheers!

krazydriver84 · 17th April 2013, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsp

Hello C_Trivedi
Did you travel to Lansdowne? If yes could you please share some information with me. I am planning a trip next weekend to Lansdowne and would be much obliged.

What was the route you took?
How are the roads?
How long it took?
Things to do in and around Mukteshwar?
Anything special worth mentioning?

Let me know what you need to know abut Lansdowne. That's like my 2nd home.

lsp · 17th April 2013, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazydriver84

Let me know what you need to know abut Lansdowne. That's like my 2nd home.

Thanks krazydriver84

What is the best route from Delhi to Lansdowne (Oak Grove Inn)?
How are the roads?
How long it takes?
Things to do in and around Lansdowne?
Anything special worth mentioning

krazydriver84 · 18th April 2013, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsp

Thanks krazydriver84

What is the best route from Delhi to Lansdowne (Oak Grove Inn)?
How are the roads?
How long it takes?
Things to do in and around Lansdowne?
Anything special worth mentioning

Hi Isp

Road to take: Delhi Meerut highway. Enter meerut early in the morning. Go into the city and not the bypass. Ask directions for Jawahar nagar, from there take the Meerut mawana highway (NH 119) straight to Bijnor. From there to Kiratpur, and then onto Najibabad, Kotdwar. Remember to fill up at Kotdwar, coz there are no petrol stations post that. From Kotdwar, its hill climb to lansdowne. Rather than going up the lansdowne way, you can take the road towards Pauri and that will lead uptp Jaharikal (oak grove inn is there)

Roads are amazing.
It will take you around 5 hours with a 30 minute break at Monty Millions at Bijnor.
Nothing to do in Lansdowne, its a laze around place to enjoy the weather and the scenery. You can definitely go for treks. If you are staying at Oak Grove, you can ask the colonel to organize a trek down the hill to neighboring villages, for authentic uttarakhand food.

Grr7 · 21st August 2013, 16:09

Hey,

Any updates of the roads from delhi to lansdowne especially post the havoc created by rains in the recent Uttarakhand tragedy?

Regards

mkbksc · 11th October 2013, 13:29

Similar to what Grr7 has asked, any update on the roads from delhi to lansdowne post the Uttarakhand tragedy?

Also, is it unavoidable to go through Meerut? can a route also be taken from Khatauli to Bijnor which Google maps also shows?

DragonRider · 12th October 2013, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazydriver84

Hi Isp

Road to take: Delhi Meerut highway. Enter meerut early in the morning. Go into the city and not the bypass. Ask directions for Jawahar nagar, from there take the Meerut mawana highway (NH 119) straight to Bijnor. From there to Kiratpur, and then onto Najibabad, Kotdwar. Remember to fill up at Kotdwar, coz there are no petrol stations post that. From Kotdwar, its hill climb to lansdowne. Rather than going up the lansdowne way, you can take the road towards Pauri and that will lead uptp Jaharikal (oak grove inn is there)

Roads are amazing.

Not surprised at the sudden spike in queries about Lansdowne, it certainly is one of the best and viable getaways from NCR. Also, its a good stepping stone for those who are not too much into hill driving. Just want to check if you've done any recent trips and would you still stand by your statement regarding the route above.

mkbksc · 15th October 2013, 10:48

I am leaving this Friday morning with family for one night stay at Lansdowne. Would come back to Noida on Saturday evening. Just a short weekend excursion.

Please somebody let me know how can Meerut city be avoided. I do not want to get stuck in Meerut morning traffic.

10th September 2010, 15:35	#16
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,143 Times View My Garage	Suggest you avoid Lansdowne at this point of time. Apart from the fact that NH58 is in poor condition, landslides and rain in the lower UK hills have made passing through very tricky. Unless, of course, you have a 4wd and are feeling exrtremely adventurous.
	() Thanks

12th September 2010, 20:12	#17
frequentflyer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 223 Thanked: 34 Times	Friends, I have a road trip coming up. I plan to start with a hired car from Delhi airport and head for Najibabad. Then I come back to Shukartal, then to Kunjpura, then Panipat, Baghpat (Gauripur), Delhi. Which would be the best route to take in second half of October? I read about safety in a previous message. Which is a good town for a night halt?
	() Thanks

17th June 2011, 11:10	#18
lordavenger BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Delhi Posts: 48 Thanked: 15 Times	Re: Info needed about Lansdowne Hi. I'm planning a trip to either Lansdowne or Mussoorie tomorrow with a very early morning departure (3 to 4 am). Have done Mussoorie previously, so this time I'm slightly biased towards Lansdowne. Would request the following information: 1. Suggested Route: Am okay with a detour/ a longer route if it means better roads or a more scenic drive. 2. Accomodation: I have not made any reservations. Given Lansdowne's relative lack of hotels, will this be a problem at this time of the year? Any pointers for places I should try and stay in? 3. Things to do/ see etc. 4. Lastly, what is the condition of the Mussoorie route? Did this last year in August, and the drive was horrible to say the least. Please help! Thanks a lot in advance!
	() Thanks

11th February 2013, 13:06	#19
c_trivedi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 46 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: Info needed about Lansdowne Hello All Has anyone driven to Lansdowne from Delhi recently? I want to know the best way to reach Bijnor (which is on the way) - is it through Meerut or around it? I can see on Google maps that instead of going through Meerut city, I can take the bypass and turn right from Khatauli, which will directly take me Bijnor. But I don't know about the road conditions from Khatauli to Bijnor. So, in case anybody knows, is it worth taking the bypass, or should I stick to Meerut city? Thanks in advance.
	() Thanks

13th February 2013, 14:58	#20
krazydriver84 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kolkata + Gurgaon Posts: 428 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	Re: Info needed about Lansdowne Hi, best, fastest and most scenic route to Lansdowne is through Meerut. here's the route link: http://goo.gl/maps/WHZd7. You can stop at MontyMilions on the way for a pit stop, they serve amazing pakodas and parathas and their washrooms are well maintained. Its essential when travelling with female companion or family. Ideal time to leave for Lansdowne is: 4AM, so that you cross Meerut before 6 (before the public get onto the road), post that entire route is scenic. Regarding accomodation, try staying at Oak Grove Inn (http://oakgroveinn.net/), its run by a retired Colonel and his wife. Very loving couple and they have a wonderful place with a very homely atmosphere. The place is 5 kms away from Lansdowne and offers amazing scenery. Let them know, that Kaustav referred you. Please book in advance with them, as they are very popular. Give me a buzz if you need any other details.
	() Thanks

18th February 2013, 12:10	#21
c_trivedi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 46 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: Info needed about Lansdowne That's great info; many thanks. Will definitely come in handy. So, Meerut city it is!
	() Thanks

15th April 2013, 12:51	#23
c_trivedi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 46 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: Info needed about Lansdowne I'm afriad that trip to Lansdowne never materialized! My wife and I were planning on going around end of Feb2013, but ended up visiting Sariska instead as I couldn't get away from office for a more than a weekend. However, I definitely plan to go this year, maybe around Nov2013 when winters start to set in. I did however come across this thread on team-bhp which mentions the route and things to do (which you might've already seen) - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...idst-mist.html This thread is almost 3 years old, but I think it should provide some info about the route at least. Cheers!
	() Thanks

21st August 2013, 16:09	#27
Grr7 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: City Beautiful Posts: 214 Thanked: 322 Times	Re: Info needed about Lansdowne Hey, Any updates of the roads from delhi to lansdowne especially post the havoc created by rains in the recent Uttarakhand tragedy? Regards
	() Thanks

11th October 2013, 13:29	#28
mkbksc BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Noida Posts: 98 Thanked: 47 Times	Re: Info needed about Lansdowne Similar to what Grr7 has asked, any update on the roads from delhi to lansdowne post the Uttarakhand tragedy? Also, is it unavoidable to go through Meerut? can a route also be taken from Khatauli to Bijnor which Google maps also shows?
	() Thanks

15th October 2013, 10:48	#30
mkbksc BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Noida Posts: 98 Thanked: 47 Times	I am leaving this Friday morning with family for one night stay at Lansdowne. Would come back to Noida on Saturday evening. Just a short weekend excursion. Please somebody let me know how can Meerut city be avoided. I do not want to get stuck in Meerut morning traffic.
	() Thanks