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Top Lansdowne Hotels
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Hotels(20)|Ratings(402)|Reviews(402) Last rated Jun 17th 2013
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Rs. 3100
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Rs. 2950
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Rs. 950
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Rs. 2900
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Rs. 1500
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Rs. 1550
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Rs. 2000
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Rs. 2000
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Rs. 5500
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Rs. 3000
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Located in the Garhwal district of the state of Uttaranchal, Lansdowne is a small picturesque hill station. It is at a height of 1706 m above sea level and is preferred for its comfortable weather throughout the year. In fact, due to its weather and scenic beauty, Lansdowne was a popular hill resort for the British, and they built a cantonment here which is still preserved and maintained well.
Lansdowne is named after its founder Lord Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India during 1888-1894. It was the main base of independent movement activities during the Indian pre-independence time. Currently, the command office of the legendary Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army is in Lansdowne. The Garhwal Rifles Regimental War Memorial and the Regimental Museum are places of significance in Lansdowne.
Lansdowne is known for its natural beauty and its tranquil environment. Though well connected by motorable roads and located quite near to many busy cities, the place is unique because of the sense of seclusion and peace it offers.
The lush greenery of the thick oak and blue pine forest that surrounds Lansdowne adds to its beauty and charm, making it ideal for trekking and nature walks. Trekking to Tip-in-Top or Hawagarh, bird watching, boating and paddling in the Bhulla Tal, etc are the main activities that visitors can indulge in on a trip to Lansdowne.
Like most other hill stations, the climate here is the biggest attraction, especially during the hot summers when people from the plains come here to escape the summer heat. Winters in Lansdowne are severe with temperatures falling below 0º Celsius during the peak of winter.
Snowfall is common during the winter season and the quaint town is covered with a blanket of white snow. For those who want to see snowfall and experience the winter chill, Lansdowne is an ideal place to visit during this time.
For a comfortable stay, the best time to visit Lansdowne is between the summer months of March to October when the weather is cool and pleasant for visitors to trek around and explore the place. During autumn, the annual festival of ‘Shardotsav’ is celebrated in a grand way bringing in tourists from all over.
The hill station of Lansdowne can be reached by air, rail and roadways. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (100 km), in Dehradun, which has connections to Delhi Airport, the nearest international airport. The nearest railhead is at Kotdwar, at a distance of approximately 40 km. Lansdowne is also well connected to nearby regions like Kotdwar, Haridwar, Dehradun, Mussoorie and Delhi, among other places, by bus.
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Lansdowne is one of the beautiful hill stations located in the state of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 1,700 m above sea level. This destination offers numerous sightseeing options to tourist both in terms of natural beauty and religious importance. The most important sightseeing destination visited by the tourists is the Garhwal Rifles Regimental War Memorial. This War Memorial is located at the Parade Ground and offers insight into the history of the Indian army.
Garhwali Mess is one of the oldest buildings, built by the British, in Lansdowne hill station.Tourists here can explore the rich heritage of Army and Lansdowne town in general. Regimental Museum, a motivational hall named after Darban Singh Negi, is another popular sightseeing destination among tourists visiting the hill station.
St. Mary’s Church is a wonderful sightseeing destination, which is popular among tourists. St. John’s Church, located at the Mall Road, is a Roman Catholic Church which is visited by several tourists. Bhulla Tal is another beautiful place where an artificial lake has been built by the young soldiers of the Garhwal Rifles.
Tip-In-Top, Hawaghar and Lover’s Lane are some of the sightseeing destinations where tourists can enjoy trekking. These attractions offer spectacular view of the snow covered Himalayas, along with the thick oak and blue pine forests on the other side. Bhim Pakora is another place where tourists can see the famous rock which can be easily moved by one’s own finger. Durga Devi Temple is a sightseeing destination where tourists can celebrate the Annual Sharadotsav organised during the autumn months.
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