Five things to do in Uttarakhand's Landour

Daksh Sharma, an entrepreneur based out of Delhi who runs a digital agency loves to travel to recharge his worn out work cells. And in an attempt to rejuvenate he likes to explore new cultures. Says Daksh, “I document some of these travel experiences on my personal blog and on my Flickr page.” Daksh and his wife visited Landour, a small cantonment town contiguous with Mussoorie in Uttarakhand on their first anniversary. Daksh suggests that travellers must try staying over at an ecofriendly homestay option. Meet up with locals and definitely take to the sights during nature treks and long walks. “All this amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Doon Valley made our vacation a truly fantastic one,” adds Daksh.

MUST-VISIT IN LANDOUR:

Landour Bazaar is a lovely place to shop for shawls, footwear and trinkets.

Visit the beautifully sculpted Kellogfs and St Paulfs Church here.

Get your canvas and oil paints ready to paint the landscape of Landour. The houses with snowy tops make for some great inspiration.

Shop at the antique shops for affordable home decorative pieces, jams and Tibetan artefacts.

Visit the renowned Woodstock School.



LANDOUR LUST: Toy-like houses sit pretty in Landour amidst the vast Doon Valley. (Image: Daksh Sharma)

The writer is a Delhi-based ET Travel reader.