Lansdowne is a small hill station in the Pauri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and is at a height of 1,700 meters. The town was named after Lord Lansdowne who was a viceroy of India. He visited this place in 1884. Before him, the town was called Kaludanda i.e. the black Forest in Garhwali Kalu meaning black, and Danda meaning forest. At present, the place is known for offering stunning views, peace, and serenity. Tourists come here to avoid the scorching heat of the summer season. Though the best season to visit Lansdowne is still debatable and varies according to the choices of tourists.
Reasons to Visit Lansdowne
The biggest reason to visit the place is that it is very easy to reach. Most of the journey is covered through the plain road and you will have to drive on hill areas for roughly 35 to 40 kilometers, which are fairly effortless for experienced drivers. The journey is neither too long nor too tiring. So, if you want to plan a trip for two-three days away from New Delhi, Lansdowne can be your go-to place.
The second reason to be there is that Lansdowne is very well connected to roads, hotels, and resorts. There are various hotels and resorts in Lansdowne which offer great hospitality services. Network and data connectivity is also excellent in the city, which means you are not going to face any network issues during your stay. Also since Lansdowne is surrounded by army cantonments, it is a very safe place.
Places to Visit in Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a highly scenic and much easier-to-reach hill station in the state of Uttarakhand and there are many places to visit for all types of travel lovers. The beauty of the place is no less than Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, or Rishikesh. Here is a long list of tourist attractions in Lansdowne.
- Bhulla Taal
- Tip in Top
- Mary’s Church
- John’s Church
- Durga Devi Temple
- Bhim Pakora
- Kaleshwar Temple
- War Memorial
- Darwan Singh Museum
- Garhwali Mess
- Hawa Ghar
- Santoshi Mata Temple
- Sunset Point
- Lovers Lane
- Satyanarayan Temple
Things to do in Lansdowne
You can go camping in Lansdowne to watch the starry sky at night, spend some time with your family or friends in the midst of nature, and make a lot of memories. Adventure camps in Lansdowne are based 26 km away from the main town on Tarkeshwar Mahadeo Road. Here, tents are connected with washrooms and other necessary amenities.
Apart from that, they are set under thick woodland of pine trees so you tourists can enjoy the view of sunrise and sunset. Along with camping, you can also enjoy other activities like rock climbing, trekking, hiking, rappelling, ice skating, biking, fox flying, etc.
Best Season to Visit Lansdowne
March and April months are considered the best time to visit Lansdowne as the town remains cold throughout the year. In December and January, the temperature drops down drastically, and slight snowfall also graces the ground. However, if you are a winter lover then choose these two months only but you should know that weather conditions will be harsh during the winter months.
Apart from it, you can also choose September and October months as the monsoon arrives in July and lasts till mid-September. During this time, the town experiences heavy rainfall, so this is definitely not the right time to visit. However, the later weeks of September and October are the best months if you love watching green surroundings.
