Lansdowne A Nature Unexplored

Lansdowne is a small and quaint hill-station which houses the command office of famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army. Lansdowne is situated at altitude of around 1,706 meters on a hill, which was originally known as ‘Kaludanda’ in local language, enroute Kotdwar-Pauri road. The nearest railway station is Kotdwar at a distance of about 45 km . A unique experience for city Lansdowne dwellers.


Rifleman Gabbar Singh Rawat of Garhwal Rifles was the first Indian awarded Victoria Cross. Lansdowne is also famous for variety of birds and their sounds, a paradise for bird watchers. It is a perfect place for enjoying the natural beauty in calm and quiet surroundings of oak and blue pine jungle devoid of pollution.

ASCENDING LANSDOWNE HILLS - FINDING PEACE AND FUN AT LANSDOWNE RESORTS

Lansdowne which was earlier known as Kaludanda (Black Hill in the local language) is one of the serene hill stations in Uttarakhand, North India. An unexplored destination and cantonment town, Lansdowne has been associated with times when the British came to India. Captivating visitors from all over the world, Lansdowne is a place of historical significance. Unlike other popular hill destinations, it is well connected by motorable roads and railways, to provide visitants with convenience of transport and readiness to locate resorts in Lansdowne. Situated at an altitude of 1,800 metres (4,593 feet) above sea level, Lansdowne is surrounded with a natural beauty of thick forests consisting of tall oak and blue pine trees. Geographically, Lansdowne Uttarakhand lies in the Pauri Garhwal district.

VIEWS FROM THE RESORT IN LANSDOWNE

Enchanting panoramic views of snow-capped mountains have long been an essence of Uttarakhand tourism. Lansdowne tourism further contributes to it by enchanting the heart and soul of tourists who come here to admire the paradisiacal environment and wish to soak themselves in tranquil peace that prevails throughout the region. Founded by Lord Lansdowne in 1887 AD, Lansdowne has also been the command office of famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army.


Amongst the myriad places to visit in Lansdowne, there are old taverns, churches, and rustic buildings that symbolize the colonial history of British era. Some eminent Lansdowne places to visit during the best times of the year include the Kho River near Kotdwar. Besides this, the salubrious weather and pristine environment of Lansdowne leaves its visitors with a pleasant effect and tender memories of Lansdowne tourist places. Trekkers and adventure lovers can enjoy their journey and also find a comfortable stay in some of the most appealing Resorts in Lansdowne India.

If you are in quest of a perfect place for rejuvenation, Eden Resort, one best resort in Landowne amongst other Lansdowne resort, has it for you. Other activities like bird watching, boating, paddling, and rock climbing are chief highlights of Lansdown hill station India. While being one of the most popular weekend hill destinations of Garhwal region, Lansdowne is also the nearest hill station from Delhi.

HOW TO REACH LANSDOWNE:

By Road: Lansdowne is well connected by motorable road network. It is at a distance of 40 Km from Kotdwar, which is the base station.

Distance from key locations:
Delhi to Kotdwar: 225 Km
Haridwar to Kotdwar: 66 Km

How to reach from Delhi:
Delhi - Ghaziabad- Modinagar - Meerut (take the by-pass road to Muzaffarnagar) - Khatauli (From Grand Cheetal, take a right turn) - Jansath - Meerapur - Bijnor - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Duggada Deriyakhal - Lansdowne
Distance: 244Kms
Approx time by own vehicle: 5~6 hours

By Train: The nearest railway station is Kotdwar (40 kms from Lansdowne). Two trains ply daily between Delhi to Kotdwar:
Mussorie Express (Overnight train)
Garhwal Express (Day train)
Taxis are easily available from Kotdwar for Lansdowne.