Lansdowne Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Sightseeing:

Just like other hill stations of north India, Lansdowne has a number of temples and shrines to visit. Jwalpa Devi Temple is located 47 Km from Lansdowne on the Pauri-Kotdwar Road, while Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple 30 Km away is one of the oldest sidhapeeths in India. An especially holy Shiv Linga is the highlight of this temple. Other temples in the vicinity include Durga Devi Temple. There is a British church which isn't well kept but you can visit it to see the stained glass windows. Other musts in Lansdowne are Snow View and Tiffin Top which offer stunning vistas of the snow-clad Himalayas.

Other Activities:

The area offers some of the best walks and picnic spots in the lovely pine forests. Hikers would enjoy the nature trials and camping in the forest, which can range from a day to a few days depending upon the terrain and route taken.

Tourism Info:

GMVN Tourist Rest House

Lansdowne

Telephone: 01386 -262509

Serene and unspoilt, Lansdowne is a hill station in the secluded reaches of Uttaranchal. Surrounded by beautiful oak, silver fir, spruce, bamboo and pine forests, it is a summer getaway for nature lovers and romantics. This hilly town was established as a British cantonment in 1887 and named in honour of the Earl of Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India (1888-1894). Now it is the headquarters of the famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army. You won't find much of popular tourism here and it is as if the town intends to preserve its local charm and sanctity.