Landour Sunrise Walk | Sunrise at 7500 ft.

Starting point – Char Dukan for Landour Sunrise walk Mussoorie.

Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours | Difficulty – Easy | Distance 4 to 5 km | Best time to Start 5:30 am in Summers 6:30 am winters

Attractions:  Prestigious sunrise | Views of the mighty Garhwal Himalayas | Winter line | Shivalik Hills and the Doon Valley | Deodar forests | Birds songs

Reaching the starting point Char Dukan for Landour Sunrise walk – Starting point of Landour Sunrise walk is 5 km from Mussoorie Mall Road. Driving up Char Dukan Road is steep and narrow, passing through the streets of Landour Bazaar. It’s better to hire a local cab or driver if you are not comfortable driving on narrow roads in the hills. However, in the morning, there is almost no traffic. When driving back from Landour, it’s best to take the bypass road via Woodstock School (Old Tehri Road).

Things to Carry –  Prepare for the walk by ensuring you have the essentials for a comfortable and safe journey:

• Hiking Boots (or Trail Running Shoes) | Full Sleeves Clothing and a Warm Jacket
• 1-2 Liters of Water per Person | Sunglasses & Sun-cap

Optional Items: Hiking Poles | Binoculars | Camera | Some snacks

About the walk: The Landour Sunrise Walk is one of the Things to do in Mussoorie, also known as the Chakkar Walk or Infinity Walk. This is a motorable road carved into the ridge at the top of Landour around 7500 ft Above sea level. Forming a figure-eight, the path takes you through a beautiful Deodar forest, offering outstanding views of the Garhwal Himalayas like Swargrohini, Bandar-punch, Kala-Nagh, Shrikantha, Bhagirathi Group, Thalay Sager, Kadar-Nath, Chaukhambha Group Etc. From the northern side, while the southern side overlooks the vast Doon Valley and Mussoorie town. 

How to do it: The walk begins at the Landour Language School or Kellogg Memorial Church, near Rokeby Manor, which is situated at the center of the figure-eight. Firstly you can head towards Sister’s Bazaar from the southeast, in time to witness the crimson sun rising over the towering mountains in winters, but if you are doing this sunrise walk in summers you’ll see the sunrise after reaching Laltibba to northern side of the hill, once you experience the sunrise, return to the Kellogg Church point following the northern side of the loop. This first part of the walk is approximately 1.5 kilometers long while other loop is 2.5 km, continue to another loop from the northern side of the infinity walk, which is slightly longer but more scenic . 

North section of the infinity walk is mostly forested, and you will be able to spot some resident birds among the trees, (detailed information about the local flora and bird species can be provided if you are doing this with a guide). along the way, you’ll pass by the historic Landour Cemetery and Lal Tibba, another excellent vantage point for viewing the majestic Garhwal Himalayas, including Swargrohini, Bandar Poonch, the Bhagirathi Group, Thalay Sagar, Kedarnath, Chaukhambha, Kamet, and many other peaks over 6,000 meters. The visibility depends on the time of year, with winter offering the best views, while summers tend to be a bit hazy. But if there is a clear sky, even it’s not clear you still enjoy the walks as it’ll be so peaceful and lot’s birds chirping from the valley and you are surround by beautiful landscape.        

Conclusion:  The Landour Sunrise walk concludes at Char Dukan, a popular caffe’s spot in Landour. Where you’ve various options for breakfast while enjoying the charm of Landour, one of the best coffee is Cafe the Landour they’ve a great sitting area with spectators, forest and Valley view. After breakfast you can go for another venture.  fill out the from for booking here or contact us if you want us to organize it for you!