lansdowne

lansdowne


Lansdowne is one of the mesmerizing hill stations of the Garhwal district in Uttarakhand state. This unexplored and underrated hill station is a perfect destination with disarming beauty and surprising charm. People visit this hill station to enjoy the peaceful tranquility. Lansdowne Travel guide is the best alternative for the tourists get facts and highlights before visiting this hidden jem. The cool air and amazing vistas provide you with unforgettable experiences. The soothing and salubrious climate of this region attracts a good number of people to visit and spend their holidays here. Nature lovers and newlyweds love this hill station as it is considered a treasure trove of romance and scenic beauty. This hill station is popular since the time of the British Raj. Lord Lansdowne founded this hill station while he was the Viceroy of India (1888 – 1894). Lansdowne was developed by the British as the regimental center of the Garhwal Rifles. This place is home to various buildings and churches which were constructed during the Raj period. If you plan to go to here, you should consider the Lansdowne Travel guide. This place is also popular with tourists as a starting point for various adventurous activities which include trekking, paddling, boating, bird watching and more.

The beautiful town of Lansdowne is situated at an elevation of 1780 m above sea level. It is in the south of Pauri en route Kotdwar and is surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forests offering great mountain views. It is a charming place for a quiet holiday as it is devoid of the usual hustle - bustle of other hill stations in Uttarakhand. Lansdowne was originally a popular hill station with the British. Attracted by its healthy climate and natural beauty, they established a cantonment here. It was founded by the, then Viceroy Lord Lansdowne in 1887 AD. Thus the place has been named after him. The famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army has its command office here.



The beautiful town of Lansdowne is situated at an elevation of 1780 m above sea level. It is in the south of Pauri en route Kotdwar and is surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forests offering great mountain views. It is a charming place for a quiet holiday as it is devoid of the usual hustle - bustle of other hill stations in Uttarakhand. Lansdowne was originally a popular hill station with the British.



Best Time To Visit


Summers during March to June are pretty enjoyable in Lansdowne with pleasant climate. Winters during December to February are extremely cold with minimum temperature falls subzero level. Snowfalls throughout winters are a spectacular characteristic of Lansdowne.

How To Reach


By Air

The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant and 142 km from Lansdowne.

By Rail

The closest railway station is 40 km away at Kotdwar, a drive of 2 hours. Buses and tourist taxis are available from Kotdwar.

Shopping


Lansdowne has managed to retain its charm and serenity, and you won’t find much of the commercial activity here that often is the downfall of natural beauty of hill stations. Therefore there are no shopping options available in Lansdowne. As far as entertainment and nightlife is concerned again, no movie halls or video parlours here. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Lansdowne means splurging a litt



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