81 km from Pauri, Lansdowne was originally a popular hill station with the Britishers. Attracted by its salubrious climate and natural beauty, they established a cantonment here. It was founded by Lord Lansdowne in 1887 A.D., thus the place has been named after him. The famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army also has its command office here.
Lansdowne is situated at an altitude of 1,706 m enroute Kotdwar-Pauri road, 37 km from Kotdwar. Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forests. It is a very charming place for a quiet holiday as it is devoid of the usual hustle and bustle of hill stations.

* Tourist places in Lansdowne :-
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Tarkeshwar Mahadev 36 km from Lansdowne and at a height of 1,800 m this place is known for its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Surrounded by thick forests of deodar and pine, it is an ideal place for those who seek for beauty in nature. During Shivratri, a special worship is held. The temple committee provides a dharamshala for accommodation.

* How to reach Lansdowne :-
1. By Air :-
Jolly Grant, the airport located at Dehradun, is the nearest air link from Lansdowne that connects this blissful haven to the rest of the country. Sited at a distance of about 150 km, the airport enables tourists to explore the picturesque terrain of Lansdowne without spending much time on traveling. Presently, Kingfisher Airlines operate from here, flying to and from Delhi.
2. By Rail :-
Kotdwar (40 km) is the nearest railway link that connects the beautiful hill station of Lansdowne to other parts of Uttarakhand and the country in general. Kotdwar is connected to Delhi daily through Mussoorie Express and Garhwal Express. Towards south-west, there is another station called Najibabad Junction Railway Station, which connects Lansdowne.
3. By Road :-
By road, Lansdowne is well connected to Kotdwar, Meerut, Gopeshwar and other important region. From Delhi, one has to take NH 58 to Meerut, via Modinagar and then take state highway to reach Kotdwar, via Bijnor and Najibabad. From Kotdwar, a state highway will lead to Lansdowne via Dugadda. Lansdowne is about 233 km from Delhi and about 95 km from Haridwar. Buses leave for Kotdwar from ISBT Kashmere Gate. From Kodwar there is regular bus service for Lansdowne, starting 5 am.

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