Placed in the laps of Garhwal mountains, on the kotdwar-pauri road, Lansdowne is a beautiful village known for its rich military history.
Described by some as the gates to the heavenly abode that is the Himalayas, Lansdowne is also one of the most unusual hill stations in India.
In the local language, this place is known as ‘Kaludanda’ meaning ‘the black hill’. This hill station was founded by Lord Lansdowne in 1887, the then Viceroy of India.Lansdowne offers mesmerising views to visitors, as it is surrounded by beautiful green oak and pine forests. Additionally, this hill station is also a perfect spot for ecotourism.
Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forests, the hill station of Lansdowne is a place devoid of the hustle and bustle of other hill stations. It is a place for the tourists who want to enjoy nature in its eternity. It is probably the only place, apart from Mussoorie and Chakrata, on the regular tourist circuit in this region.
Lansdowne is around 240 km from Delhi and is the nearest hill station from Delhi (in any direction). National Highway 58 runs from Delhi to Meerut and then National Highway 119 goes all the way to Lansdowne and will take you from Delhi to Lansdowne in about 6 hours.
The nearest air base to Lansdowne is the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun which is located at a distance of 148 km. This airport is connected to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi by regular flights.
The Kotdwara Railway Station is the closest rail link, situated 40 km from Lansdowne. This railway station is well connected to major Indian cities by frequent trains.
The best time to explore this beautiful destination is from March to November, as the climate remains favourable during this period.
Places to Visit In Lansdowne
Described by some as the gates to the heavenly abode that is the Himalayas, Lansdowne is also one of the most unusual hill stations in India.
In the local language, this place is known as ‘Kaludanda’ meaning ‘the black hill’. This hill station was founded by Lord Lansdowne in 1887, the then Viceroy of India.Lansdowne offers mesmerising views to visitors, as it is surrounded by beautiful green oak and pine forests. Additionally, this hill station is also a perfect spot for ecotourism.
Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forests, the hill station of Lansdowne is a place devoid of the hustle and bustle of other hill stations. It is a place for the tourists who want to enjoy nature in its eternity. It is probably the only place, apart from Mussoorie and Chakrata, on the regular tourist circuit in this region.
Lansdowne is around 240 km from Delhi and is the nearest hill station from Delhi (in any direction). National Highway 58 runs from Delhi to Meerut and then National Highway 119 goes all the way to Lansdowne and will take you from Delhi to Lansdowne in about 6 hours.
The nearest air base to Lansdowne is the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun which is located at a distance of 148 km. This airport is connected to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi by regular flights.
The Kotdwara Railway Station is the closest rail link, situated 40 km from Lansdowne. This railway station is well connected to major Indian cities by frequent trains.
The best time to explore this beautiful destination is from March to November, as the climate remains favourable during this period.
Places to Visit In Lansdowne
- Bhullatal Lake.
- Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple.
- Garhwal Rifles Museum
- GRRC Officer's Mess.
- Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple.
- St. James Church.
- St. Mary's Church.
- Santoshi Mata Temple
- Snow View Point
- Tip-in-Top
- The War Memorial
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