Travel to Lansdowne

LANSDOWNE - FAST FACTS

Altitude	:	600 m above sea level
Languages	:	Hindi and English
Best time for visit	:	March to October
STD Code	:	01368

LANSDOWNE - LOCATION

Lansdowne is the most notable, albeit small, hill station in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated 45 km from Kotdwar en route Kotdwar-Pauri road in the Pauri Garhwal district.

LANSDOWNE - HISTORY

Lansdowne was originally a popular hill station of the British. Attracted by its salubrious climate and natural beauty, they established a cantonment here. The place still has cantonment and proudly preserves its links from the past.

LANSDOWNE - TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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.

The famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army also has its command office here. They have maintained the old-world charm of the 19th century and the place is still an ideal getaway.

LANSDOWNE - EXCURSIONS

Situated 45 km from Lansdowne, Kotdwar is a gateway to the hills and one of the last rail termini for Garhwal.

The ancient Karnva Ashram is located 14 km from Lansdowne. Legend has it that Shankuntala gave birth to prince Bharat here, after whose name the country is called Bharat Varsh. Other nearby places of interest include Sidhbali Temple (3 km) and Charaik Hills (20 km).

Jwalpadevi (52 km) is one of the better-known religious areas of the entire division on the main Pauri-Kotdwar road. A large number of devotees come here during Ashtami (April and October) for pilgrimage.

Tarkeshwar Mahadev (30 km) is a temple of Lord Shiva situated at an altitude of 2092 m, on top of a hillock surrounded by a thick forest of deodar, blue pine, and oak. The temple is among one of the oldest in the world. The highlight of this place is that even at an altitude of 2092 m, there are water pools.

LANSDOWNE - ADVENTURE

The best way to explore Lansdowne is to go for trekking. Nature has provided Lansdowne with every gift that humankind can ask. A tourist looking for nature trails can have all their demands fulfilled. Camping and river crossing are the favorite pastimes of tourists who visit this place.

LANSDOWNE - REACHING THERE

The nearest railhead for Lansdowne is Kotdwar (2 hours), which is well connected by buses. Lansdowne is also linked by a motorable road to almost all the important cities in the hills of Uttar Pradesh.

Lansdowne is 295 km from Delhi, 95 km from Haridwar and 150 km from Dehradun.