Tranquil Landour

If you’re looking for the antithesis to your chaotic urban existence: where all there is to do is read a book; take a quiet meandering walk at dusk; or simply admire the vista—then Landour is ideal. Located about 300 km from Delhi and just past Mussoorie, this quaint cantonment town is cleaner, quieter, and relatively untouched compared to its more famous neighbour. For those who feel the compulsion to sightsee, there are two churches in the area—St. Paul’s and Kellogg Memorial—aside from which, your itinerary is wide open. There aren’t too many places to stay (which keeps the crowds in check), and you’ll have to book well in advance.