Landour vs Chakrata
Pick Landour for
couples, family trips, comfort
Pick Chakrata for
peace and quiet, tight budgets, nature, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Landour | Chakrata | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Mussoorie, Dehradun | Uttarakhand, Dehradun |
| Highest point | 2,290 m | 2,300 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹4,000 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Good |
| Permits | None. | Some areas need a military pass — check locally. |
Landour: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Chakrata: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely