Landour
Landour
This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS. |
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
{Landhaur). — Hill cantonment and sanitarium in Dehra Dun District, United Provinces, situated in 30° 27' N. and 78° 7' E. Population in the cold season (1901), 1,720. In September, 1900, the population was 3,711, of whom 1,516 were Christians. A con- valescent station for European soldiers was established in 1827, the year after the foundation of Mussoorie, which adjoins Landour. The cantonment contains a large school for Europeans and Eurasians, with college classes.
Uttarakhand
From the archives of "The Times of India" : 2008
Nestled 1,200 feet above the more popular Mussoorie, Landour is an oasis of tranquillity. Here’s how its pine-scented environs and churchspire-dotted panorama inspired author Aravind Adiga to write a stunning debut novel, which has landed him in the Man Booker Prize 2008 longlist!
— Aravind Adiga is the Man Booker longlisted author of The White Tiger.
Located in Uttaranchal in the Himalayan foothills, Landour is the popular Musoorie’s less-explored cousin!
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Altitude: 2,500 m
Nearest Airport/Railway Station: Dehra Dun Must-Visits: Lal Tibba, author Ruskin Bond’s House (pic below), Kempty Falls, Tibetan Temple, Cloud’s End
Quick Getaways: Mussoorie, Nag Tibba, Dhanaulti, Dehra Dun, Tiger Falls, Chakrata
