Lansdowne is a Serene weekend gateway in the lap of Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand. It lies in the district of Pauri Garhwal. It is primarily a cantonment area and headquarters Garhwal Regiment of Indian Army. It is named after the Viceroy of Indian in 1887, Lord Lansdowne. It is about 250 kilometers from Delhi and a beautiful weekend gateway. We had heard a lot about the place and one fine day we decided to explore it. It was a family road trip. We tool the following route:
Delhi -> Ghaiabad -> Merrut -> Bijnor by pass -> Najibabad -> Kotdwara -> Lansdowne via NH 58 and NH 119
Mountains start from Kotdwara area.
Since we had visited just after the monsoon in the month of August, there was slush at many places and for a low GC (Ground Clearance) car it was at times difficult to cross the same. It tested all our driving skills. Garhwal area is prone to landslides during monsoon and one should be very careful while visiting during that period.
The scenery kept on changing after crossing Kotdwara and we could enjoy the cool breeze of pine trees.
There are few good staying options in Lansdowne and if visiting during season advance booking is recommended. There is nothing much to do here, but there are few places which pone should visit.
The War Memorial, at the Parade Ground of the Garhwal Rifles Center
Tip and Top View Point
Kaleshwar Mahadeo Temple
Tarkeshwar Dham Temple
Bulla tal (A small lake where boating is also organised)
St. Mary’s Church (Located near Tip and Top view point)
St. John Church
Other things to do: the area is good for birding and one should take nature walk in the forest. One can also ask the hotel to organise a village walk. Do not forget to have breakfast with the locals.
We went trekking to a village and had breakfast made in front of us of local ingredients available. I had written a separate post for the same. You can read the same here: https://wildtravellersblog.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/a-taste-of-village-life-in-garhwal/
Enjoy some beautiful photographs of the area:
Few Sunset Pictures taken from our hotel
Hope you enjoyed the place.
Looks like such a peaceful place to explore- I especially love the pine trees! 🙂
Those sunset pictures were amazing too xx
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yes, this is one such lovely place…. thanks for your visit……
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It looks heavenly! and all of those bunnies! what a nice post!
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thanks for your visit…..
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lovely place..good discovery..Thanks
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yes mahek…. the place was indeed beautiful…..
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Wow! This place is gorgeous and tempting! Total heavenly feel ❤️
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it is a lovely place Vinitha……
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Yes.. could see that!
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Beautiful place. The drive must be very pleasant 😊
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it was beautiful after you cross merrut….. and more beautiful after kotdwara….
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Uttakhand is blessed with so many scenic places…..this being one of them. Nice pics Sudhir!
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Yes Radhika…. Thanks for visiting…
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It’s a perfect place to relax with no distractions from tourist attraction since there aren’t many. The best part is there is no rush of tourist here -all serene and peaceful!
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True arv…..
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🙂
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Beautiful! For how long did you drive? Was it very far?
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It wasn’t very far…. Only about 250 kilometers one side…
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Beautiful pics! Glad you got there and back safely.
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😄😄
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What a beautiful place …. thank you for taking me there 😊
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It is a beautiful place…. Thanks a lot..,😄😄
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breathtaking
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Thanks a lot Sonya…..😄😄
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loved your post. Thank you for this amazing tour. This whole region is heavenly. I feel nostalgic now and the bunnies and the Indian breakfast stole my heart. 🙂
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Thanks ks a lot…,😄😄
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Love those pictures and the place.
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Thanks Sumith…..😄😄
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love the sunset pics!! 🙂
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Wonderful pictures…loved the rabbits… ❤
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Yes. They look beautiful…. Thanks for your visit….😄😄
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It’s a pleasure to visit your blog. Such wonderful pictures….
Have a nice day ahead… 🙂
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Thanks a lot for your visit and appreciation…..😄😄
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wonderful
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You are indeed blessed to visit such lovely places and be closer to mother nature..the lap of luxury in the Garhwal is captivating..
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Your travel posts have increased my Travel Bucket List 🙂 ….Thanks for sharing such beautiful clicks..
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Thanks Sonali…. 😃😃
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Wow!! It really felt amazing to visit Lansdowne via your blog!!👍 ☺
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Can I get your email id as I need to communicate with you regarding one of the series I had started off recently?
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It is already there in my about page….😃😃
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Beautiful, thank you for sharing
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thanks for visiting…..
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Amazing pictures 😊
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Thanks Arohii….😃😃
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Will explore,once I will go back to Uttarakhand
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Sure.. it’s a lovely place….😃😃
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You have a very good camera eye, thank you for posting the pictures for the rest of us to get to see.
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Thanks a lot…..😃😃
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Nice Share and Nice Post ..
❤ ❤ LOVE it ❤ ❤
Come and visit my blog ..
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Thanks u
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thanks….. sure will visit
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amazing photos! We also love to share beautiful photos on our blog 🙂 Happy 2017
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Thanks for visiting, will visit your blog soon…😄😄
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Wonderful place to visit
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Yep…. thanks a lot….
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Your post refreshed my memories. Lived there for 2 years, its a beautiful place that has been beautifully captured by you.
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It really is a wonderful place….. you are lucky to have lived there…….
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beautiful post, place n pics
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Thanks for stopping by Shweta……😃
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😍😍😍😍 wow!!!!
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So peaceful, all around..
Nourishing the heart and mind
Clear and sound 🙂
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Great pictures. Lansdowne is a short distance away from the road to my paternal village. Reminds me of my visit to the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre during school days. Here is a link to the blog about my village. It is 90 km from Lansdowne, deep in the Corbett: https://jhurangu.wordpress.com/
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I love this place… Will surely read about your village…
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