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bA Gate To Heavenly Abode In Himalayas
Sitting at a height of 1700 meters above the sea level, between thick pine and oak forests, Lansdowne is a picturesque hill station. It is located in the Pauri district of the Garhwal area, Uttarakhand. The town is also described as a gate to the heavenly abode of God in the Himalayas. This clean, pretty hill station with scenic vistas of snow-covered peaks and high mountain ranges justify the reason why people should start their journey to this place immediately. Since it is adorned with Colonial-style architecture and blue pine trees all around, Lansdowne also makes an ideal destination for a cozy honeymoon or having a relaxing vacation. With its scenic beauty, the hill station also offers antiquity and tranquillity of the British age.
Lansdowne is highly recognized for its peaceful surroundings, scenic beauty, and outstanding weather. Though one of the lesser recognized hill station, Lansdowne has many attractions including:
Shopping: The picturesque town of Lansdowne is a big surprise in a small package. From the best souvenirs to amazing leather stuff and brass items, Lansdowne offers a lot.
Photography: Blessed with mesmerizing landscape and nature’s bounty, the place is a muse for photographers.
Bird Watching: Take your binoculars and watch the playful and migratory birds in Lansdowne. These birds include Common Merganser, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Red Crested Pochard, and more.
Wildlife: Kalagarh Wildlife Sanctuary has a big stretch of wilds to offer you an absolutely astonishing experience. Its subtle and cool atmosphere is a boon to stimulate your adventure carving.
Trekking: Lansdowne is surely a heaven for trekking enthusiasts. From simple trek of an hour to those that can be taken for a couple of days, Lansdowne offers it all.
Nature Walk: One of the finest ways to have a magnificent stay here is to go for a nature walk. There are many trails for nature walk here.
Boating: Go for an amazing boat ride at the ravishing lake of Bhulla Tal all while watching lazy ducks and agile rabbits.
Hiking: Hiking is among the most interesting things to do in Lansdowne. You can trek up to Tip n Top and relish a quaint view of the surrounding Shivalik Hills.
Camping: Shun the hotel room and get rid of the regular way of vacationing by going camping. Lansdowne offers lush green open land that is best-suited to set up a tent, sit around the bonfire, and dine outside.
Religious Tour: While planning for sightseeing, don’t forget including a religious trip of different temples at this hill station. You can also go to visit churches.
Dining: Going Lansdowne and not eating the local Garhwali food is just as mundane as spending your entire day indoors. Just walk into a restaurant and give a treat to your taste buds.
Lansdowne has some great attractions. So, when you will go back home, you’re surely going to take a bag full of everlasting memories, amazing pictures, and life-changing experiences. Don’t think a lot and plan a tour to Lansdowne immediately.
Lansdowne, being the nearest hill station from Delhi, is located at 250 km only from Delhi. It is only 83 km from Pauri. Hence it can be easily reached by road through Delhi. Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport which is just 152 km away. However, the nearest railway station to Lansdowne is the Kotdwar railway station which is just 44 km far.
Lansdown was traditionally called “Kaludanda” by the locals. Kaludanda refers to the Black Hills. But it was Lord Lansdowne who is credited for both the name and development of the place. Lansdowne was developed mainly by the British to cater to the Recruits Training Center. In 1887, when the very first battalion of Garhwal Rifles migrated to Lansdowne from Almora, the place was changed into a cantonment and the Recruits training Center was introduced. The calmness and serenity of the place made it a perfect escape for the troopers and troops to hide in.
