LansdowneCalm, serene and untouchednatural beauty define Lansdowne.The nearest hill-station from Delhi,Lansdowne is an ideal retreatdestination, away from themaddening crowds and pollution ofcity life.

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Away from the usual tourist traffic andcrowded markets, this quaint and offbeatlittle hill-station in the Pauri Garhwal regionis a legacy of the British, particularly theviceroy Lord Lansdowne, after whom ittakes its name. With lush greensurroundings, dense pine and oak forestsand refreshingly clean air, Lansdowne isbest suited for those looking for peace andtranquility. The area comes under IndianArmy's Garhwal Rifles, due to which itsinfrastructure is well-maintained and makeLansdowne's roads highly accessible.Commercial activity is restricted, whichhelps to keep its unspoiled, untouchedcharm intact. The popular Snow-View Pointoffers a stunning view of some of theHimalayan peaks like Chaukhamba. Takeslow, quiet walks around town or go for amore rigorous trek in the steep tracksaround Lansdowne to completely soak in itsspectacular beauty.

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Also known to be one of the quietest hillstations in India. It exists in, around andbecause of the cantonment — thecommand office of the Garhwal RiflesBattalion of the Indian Army is located here.The Cantonment Board is in charge of theadministration, saving Lansdowne fromunchecked development. Back in the Raj, itwas a popular hill station. FormerlyKalundanda, it was named after Sir HenryPetty-Fitzmaurice, Marquis of Lansdowneand Viceroy of India from 1888-1894.Winding roads are still lined with colonialbungalows. The town gets many migratorybirds due to its proximity to the SonanadiDivision of Corbett NP.

When To

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Bhulla Lake

Near Gandhi Chowk, Lansdowne,Uttarakhand 246155, India

Located at the top of the town, Bhulla Lake offers a fun outing for youngand old alike. Maintained by the GarhwalRifles, the lake has boating facilities and anamusement park. It is also a great spot forbirdwatching. The charming environmenttempts you to visit the place again andagain.

2 Tiffin Top & Snow View Point

Near Supply Depot, Lansdowne,Uttarakhand 246155, India

Tiffin Top & Snow View Point are thetwo vantage points that offer an amazingview of the snow-clad peaks of Chaukhambaand Trishul. The sunset seen from here isespecially remarkable. This is a good placefor trekking or for a picnic. Pay yourrespects at the Santoshi Maa Templehere.

3 Shiv Kaleshwar Mandir

Near Army Durga Temple,Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155,India

Shiv Kaleshwar Mandir is an ancient templededicated to the Hindu God Shiva. Itderives its name from Kalash Rishi, whosetapasya bore fruit here. An important placeof pilgrimage, it is maintained by the army.The puja-archana (prayers) areconducted by a SukhdarMajor. 

4 St. Mary's Church

Kotdwar Pauri Road, Lansdowne,Uttarakhand 246155, India

St. Mary's Church is is an AnglicanChurch that has been partially turned into areading room, for there are few of theProtestant faith left in Lansdowne. ManyProtestants coverted to Catholics after theBritish left India post Independance. Theynow attend mass at the neighbouring StJohn’s Church. Still, St Mary’s is worth a visitfor its beautiful stained glass windows. Every

Morning at 8.00 AM, there is an Audio-VisualPresentation on the history of Lansdowne.

5 St. John's Church

Mall Road, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand246155, India

St. John's Church is one of the oldestchurches in this quaint little town. It is at adistance of 3 km from main market and issituated at Tiffin Top. The resultantlymuch more cheerful St John’s Church, run bythe Catholic Diocese of Bijnor, has a Sundayservice. 

Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 Fairydale Restaurant

Fairydale Resort, Distt PauriGarhwal, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

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246155, India

+91-1386-262599

Fairydale Restaurant is the multi-cuisine in-house restaurant of the resort by samename. It is an outhouse that has beenconverted into a dining room. The log cabinwith its wide glass windows has beautifulview of the surrounding trees and foliage.The restaurant serves the best of Indian,Mughlai, Marwari and Chinese cuisines.Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian optionsare excellent. Their breakfast is highlyrecommended. 

2 GMVN Tourist Rest House’sRestaurant

GMVN Tip n Top Rest House, TiffinTop, Pauri Garhwal Dist., KotdwarPauri Road, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand246155

+91-1386-262509

GMVN Tourist Rest House’s Restaurant is anin-house multi-cuisine restaurant of the resthouse. It serves its fares at reasonableprices. The view from this restaurant isbreathtaking with lush green surroundings.Orders and reservations have to be madewell in advance.

3 Mithas Restaurant

Kotdwara, Near Garhwal Inter-College, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand,India

Mithas Restaurant is one of the few optionsto eat out in Lansdowne. Savour the simpledelicacies at Mithas, where good food comes with goodservice.They usually serve Mughlai food butthere are few Chinese dishes that are also apart of the menu. On the whole this is agood option for a quick bite.

4 Mahalaxmi MishthanBhandar

Mahalaxmi Mishthan Bhandar,Satpauli Main Market, Satpauli,Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, India

Mahalaxmi Mishthan Bhandar is avery simple shop where you can look forregular Indian snacks like jalebis, samosas,etc. All the items are mouth-watering andcater to the innate sweet-tooth of Indians.This is the perfect place to enjoy a nice cupof tea and snacks at affordableprices.The pahari sweet “chocolate”,made with reduced milk, is a must try.

5 Lansdowne Trip-Travel Cafe

Devikhal, Gumkhal Silogi RishikeshRoad, Bhayasu, Uttarakhand 246149,India

+91-9810524448

Lansdowne Trip-Travel Cafe is a small,hidden gem in Devikhal and you will love tospend some time here on your trip toLandsowne. The walls are decked withHollywood posters, there are bean bagsscattered around and old English

soundtracks in the background, the settingcan't get more perfect- right? 

Satiate your hunger pangs withsandwiches, omelettes and noodlesand treat yourself to unmatched views ofthe adjoining surroundings. Enjoy yourfavourite songs over amazing food andrefreshing drinks while you soak up thelively ambiance of the place. 

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SeeA: Bhulla LakeB: Tiffin Top & Snow View PointC: Shiv Kaleshwar MandirD: St. Mary's ChurchE: St. John's Church

AccommodationF: Blue Pine ResortG: Windsor CottageH: Green ValleyI: Blue Pine ResortJ: Windsor CottageK: Green ValleyL: Blue Pine ResortM: Windsor CottageN: Green Valley

FoodO: Fairydale RestaurantP: GMVN Tourist Rest House’s RestaurantQ: Mithas RestaurantR: Mahalaxmi Mishthan BhandarS: Lansdowne Trip-Travel Cafe