Complete information about Lansdowne Hill Station
Lansdowne Hill Station is one such hill station of Uttrakhand about which very few people know you can say “Less Explore Hill Stations in Uttrakhand” When you say the name of this hill station in front of anyone, then most people will be hearing the name of Lansdowne in the puzzle bar And Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations in India.
Because really very few people know about this Lansdowne Hill Station. Lansdowne is located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttrakhand. The altitude of Lansdowne is 1,780 meters above sea level. This hill station is very peaceful and beautiful to spend time in holidays
Here you will get to see the weather changing every second. Sometimes there is sun here and sometimes you will see many clouds coming towards you here. The weather here is always wonderful. Every Saturday and Sunday tourists from Delhi and Meerut come here to spend their holidays peacefully.
I love to went here on Saturday and Sunday. Lansdowne Hill Station is not far away from Delhi. You can easily reach here in 5 to 6 hours and enjoy your vacation. If you want to 2 days of peace, quiet and fun, then this Lansdowne Hill Station better for you.
And a special thing, Lansdowne was a major place of activities for freedom fighters from British Garhwal during the British period. Currently, the famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army has its office here.
Why Lansdowne Hill Station Famous
- Lansdowne Hill Station is famous as a peaceful tourist destination.
- Lansdowne is famous for its weather and clouds.
- Lansdowne is famous for Jim Corbett.
- Lansdowne Hill Station is one of the least crowded hill stations of Uttarakhand.
- Lansdowne Hill Station is famous for its Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Lansdowne is famous for its nature.
Best Time to Visit Lansdowne
You can come to visit this hill station in any season, this hill station gives you a very beautiful experience in every season. This hill station looks very beautiful in the rainy season. Try to visit Lansdowne once during the rainy season.
How to reach Lansdowne
Can Go By Train:- Mussoorie Express is the best train to reach Kotdwara, the nearest railway station to Lansdowne Uttarakhand. This train departs from Old Delhi station at 10.20 pm and reaches Kotdwara at around 6 am.
And the distance from Kotdwar to Lansdowne Uttarakhand is 40 kilometers. From Kotdwar, you can easily reach Lansdowne in 1 hour by taking the local bus and then a taxi.
You can also go by road (By Road): – The distance of Lansdowne is 250 kilometers from Delhi, and you can reach here by driving 5 – 6 hours.
I went to Lansdowne Uttarakhand By Road. Talking about the roads, the roads remain good. It is located on Kotdwar – Pauri Road, NH 119.
Best 8 Places to visit in Lansdowne
1. Tip N Top Point
Tip and Top is a very famous place among tourists. And in Lansdowne, this place is most visited by tourists. Tip N Top Point is a place in Lansdowne from where one can see the entire Lansdowne and this place is also the highest point of Lansdowne.
And there is also a restaurant here where you can enjoy eating. This place is located at a distance of 2.1 km from Lansdowne city center.
2. Bhulla Tal
Known as Bhulla Lake or Bhulla Tal, it is a small, clean lake. Here you can enjoy boating, it is located only 1 kilometer from Lansdowne city center. Here you can also go on foot.
3. Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple Situated at a distance of 38 km from Lansdowne, it is one of the best places to visit near Lansdowne.
Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple is surrounded by deodar trees and a serene environment, and the sages also meditated at this place for the longest time. This place will definitely make you feel at peace. You must also visit this place once.
4. St Johns Church
St. John’s Church is a very old and famous church in Lansdowne. This church completely changes during the night because during the night you will get to see the lighting here which makes the view of this church very spectacular and this church is on the tip and top.
Comes on the way, you will not have to go separately for this. This place is located at a distance of 1.8 km from Lansdowne city center.
5. Bhim Pakora
Bhim Pakora is a historical but amazing place near Lansdowne. Bhima Pakora is also attracted by his name. Bhima Pakora is also attracted by his name.
At this place, tourists can see two large stones stacked on top of each other in a perfect balance. It is said that these two big stones can be moved with one finger to the rock above.
6. Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple An age-old temple of Lord Shiva, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple is also a center of devotion for the people of Lansdowne as well as the brave Garhwal Regiment.
Situated near the main Lansdowne town, Kaleshwar Mahadev is named after the sage Kalun who meditated here for a long time. This place is located at a distance of 1.5 km from Lansdowne city center.
7. Hawaghar
Hawaghar is a tourist destination located in Lansdowne in the state of Uttarakhand. This place is also the best place to see a natural beauty up close. Which offers a beautiful view.
8. Garhwali Mess
Garhwali Mess is one of the oldest buildings located in the Lansdowne district of Pauri Garhwal. This British-era building was built in 1888 and was protected by the state government. And also remains a popular tourist attraction in Lansdowne.
It is one of the best-preserved architecture of Lansdowne and also reflects the age-old heritage of the Indian Army and the Garhwal Rifles – and is the most prestigious of all army regiments.
Tourists come from far and wide to see this historical building. This place is located at a distance of 1.1 km from Lansdowne city center.
How is Lansdowne according to me
Lansdowne Hill Station is a very nice and at the same time beautiful hill station in my opinion. I liked some things about Lansdowne, most of all, this place is very close to Delhi, if you leave Delhi in the evening, then you will reach here comfortably by night. And secondly, the weather here is really great.
The clouds are always here and the view is really spectacular. And thirdly, the peace here, it’s a really quiet hill station. If you are in troubled by your work or daily life and you are short of time, then this place is made for you. I think you must visit this place once.
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I heard for the first time about this hill station.looks historical covered with natural beauty and old temples makes it pleasing to visit… thank you for your information.
Thank you so much