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Ideal duration: 1-2 days
Best time: Throughout the year (Read More)
Nearest Airport: Dehradun (Check Flights)
Upcoming: Sharadotsav Festival (Read More)
Perched amidst the Garhwal Hills of Uttarakhand, Lansdowne is a quaint little hill town that not many tourists know of. Off the beaten tourist trail, Lansdowne is an untouched, pristine town, miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Situated at 5670 feet above sea level, Lansdowne is more famously known for being home to the Garhwal Rifle regiment of the Indian Army. This hill station is neither commercialised nor heavily urbanised, making it the perfect getaway for anyone looking to take a break amidst peace and solitude.
The local population of Lansdowne is surprisingly somewhere around just 20,000, and almost all the buildings in the town are fading reminders of the colonial era. The town itself gets its name from the then Viceroy of India, Lord Lansdowne. Surrounded on all sides by towering snow-capped mountains and lush green forests, Lansdowne has a pristine ambience that lures a steady number of tourists all year round.
Being detached from the race of urbanization and commercialization, Lansdowne has an extremely laid-back air around the entire town. You can always check into a hotel, but the real atmosphere of Lansdowne is experienced by staying in the guest houses at the military cantonment itself. All these guesthouses are extremely reminiscent of the colonial period, and they offer a stunning view of the mountains from their balconies.
Kasang Regency Hill Resort
INR 2,660 /night onwards
S.B.Mount Resort
INR 1,900 /night onwards
Hotel Ravine Palace
INR 3,200 /night onwards
- Carry warm clothes whenever you travel to Lansdowne. Winters are extremely cold. Hence, carry boots and jackets during winters. Also, carry packages of snacks or fruits since sight-seeing places don't usually have eateries around.
5 months ago by Surbhi Parashar
Unspoilt by human activities, Lansdowne is also popular as one of the British Hill stations and is home to the cantonment of the Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army. The area is home to some of the most mystical and breathtaking views. This place also served as one of the main bases of independence struggle activities during the Colonial times. Lansdowne is famous for its eco-friendly tourism revolving around mountaineering, trekking, and jungle safaris. The Shardotsav festival celebrated annually during autumn draws tourists from across the country.
Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations in India and doesn't see much footfall, which is a good advantage because it leaves the charm of the place untouched. It is a small town, and your own pair of feet make the best mode of transport here. I took a lot of strolls around this place, since there isn't much to do in Lansdowne. It makes for the perfect short getaway which needs no more than a weekend to be covered. I had packed a lot of warm clothes, which came in use, since days and nights alike were chilly. There is a lot of history and folklore to the town, it being a cantonment settlement. Next to my guest house was the Roberts guest house, which is a must-visit for movie buffs like me. Apart from being haunted, the house was also a close replica of the one in Hitchcock's Psycho. It was definitely the highlight of my trip.
5 months ago by Aishwarya Arora
Lansdowne in Uttarakhand is a quaint little hill station not quite explored by the tourists yet. My family and I went there in October last year and it was amazing! It was majorly a leisure weekend for us which consisted of lazing around in our hotel rooms, enjoying small downpour of rains and trying the delicious mountain delicacies in the cold weather. The major attraction we visited was the Tip N Top which was just about 2 kms of trek away from our hotel and gave us the perfect view of the majestic and beautiful Garhwal Hills. All in all it was a simple yet a quite rejuvenating trip!
Holidify's OpinionVery peaceful and serene. Offbeat destination, hence less crowded. Good alternative for Rishikesh.
Nothing much to do apart from sightseeing. Foreigners are not allowed for the overnight stay without the visa permitting them to stay in a Cantonment area.
For avid travellers and anybody who is looking for a peaceful getaway in the Garhwal region.
228 km off Delhi, Lansdowne can be easily reached via roadways- by either buses or cars in about 4 hours. (Read More)
Answer: Lansdowne hardly has any cafes or stand alone restaurants so to say. Most of the places to eat and chill are the in-house restaurants of the hotels, resorts or the lodges which can serve the purpose pretty well.
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