LANSDOWNE, UTTRAKHAND

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Known for its striking sceneries, Lansdowne is located in the Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. 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 is set amidst lovely surroundings - tall oaks and blue pines rise like spires off the mountainside. The forests are lovely, dark and deep, just ideal for those long walks and picnics. There are amazing mountain views of the Western Himalayas from a number of vantage pints like Snow View and Tiffin Top.

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.

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 climate of Lansdowne is characterized by cold winters and pleasant summers. Dehradun is 79 kms and Haridwar is 54 kms away from Lansdowne and provide good bases to explore the region.There are plenty number of hotels in Haridwar  and Dehradun which features all modern amenities.

Lansdowne is well connected to all major cities in Uttrakhand and is at a very short distance from the national capital Delhi. You can get buses and taxis from Delhi and the commute takes hardly 6-7 hours by road. You can also get to Lansdowne via trains by taking a train to Kotdwar which is located at a short distance of just 40 kilometers by road.

Tip-In-Top also known as Tiffin Top is situated in the ridge near St. Mary’s Church. This is a popular spot among tourists visiting Lansdowne. From this spot, tourists can get view of the beautiful snow covered Himalayas and some parts of Tibet.

Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is an ancient temple and the belief is that the deity here fulfills ones wishes. The Mahashivarathri festival is celebrated in this temple with great enthusiasm in Lansdowne. You can get the view of thick blue pine forests, dense deodars and oak trees in the surroundings of this temple.

Snow View Point is a vantage point with excellent views of snow clad peaks of Chaukhamba and Trishul. Ideal place for picnics.

Bhulla Lake is an artificial lake dedicated to the young Garhwali youth of Garhwal rifles who contribute their services for our protection. A children park, Bamboo machan and fountain have been erected as part of entertainment. Boating facility is also available at Bhulla Tal.
Located at the top of Lansdowne, Santoshi Mata temple area offers great views of the Himalayan Range.A good place for mediation and peace. You can also see sunset from here.

Jungle Safari is one of the popular Lansdowne Attractions where you can get yourself a ride into the thick forests nearby. This activity attracts adventurous tourists as they can explore thick oak trees and blue pine forests in Lansdowne. The cool temperature of this place makes the jungle drive enjoyable.

Kanvashram, a sacred ashram located near Lansdowne hill station, is a gateway to Puri, the most sought temple town in India. This ashram is bordered by thick forests and hillocks, making it a beautiful place for feasting the eyes of tourists. A spectacular attraction nearby is the famous Malini River flowing near to this Ashram. This ashram bears mythological importance related to the Sage Kanvan. It is believed that ‘Shakuntala’, the step daughter of Sage Kanvan has given birth to her son “Bharath in this Ashram.