India /Uttaranchal /Pauri Garhwal /Lansdowne
Unexplored and Unspoiled Nature, cool breeze and amazing sceneries, Lansdowne is a beautiful town and a popular hill station situated on the Kotware-Pauri road at a height of 1,706 mt on a hillock in the state of Uttaranchal, India. Lansdowne, named after its founder Lord Lansdowne, was the main base of independent movement activities of India during the British Raj. The town is attracted by many tourists and the soothing climate of the city all through the year, characterized by pleasant summers and cold winters, is very comfortable for holidaying tourist. Magnificent views of snow covered mounts and forests, bracing cool air and unpolluted clean fresh atmosphere make Lansdowne a perfect place for eco-tourism. The tourism at Lansdowne has a different face; it is not commercial tourism but eco friendly tourism of conserving and preserving nature. The annual festival ‘Shardotsav’, celebrated during the season of autumn is a grand draw of tourists. The command office of the legendary Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army is placed in this town. Visiting Lansdowne and spending holidays here is truly a rejuvenating experience and the tourists are assured to enjoy the much needed relax in this great eco friendly hill station in a serene and secluded environment The climate of Lansdowne is characterized by cold winters and pleasant summers.
Lansdowne Hill Station
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Category : Hill Station
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 246155
STD Code: 01386,01382,01348
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Best Time to Visit: Mar – Oct
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Lansdowne is a small hill-station in Pauri-Garhwal District of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations of India and is popular since Britishers came to India. Lansdowne is unlike other hill stations as it is well connected with motorable roads but remote in its own way .The town is named after Lord Lansdowne the then Viceroy of India who visited the place in 1884. The town has two churches made in the pre independence era although only one St. James is functional. The town also has a major Hindu Temple.This place is especially considered as a gateway of romance, thanks to the natural comforts, nice accommodations, pleasant weather, calm environment and secluded atmosphere. This great hill station is completely away from hustle and bustle and hence is distinct from the normal hill stations which are crowded. The city is surrounded by lushing greeneries of thick Oak woods and blue Pine forests.
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By Air : Nearest airport is Jollygrant in Dehradun which is about 100 km away from Lansdowne. Jollygrant airport, Dehradun is connected to Delhi airport. Taxi services are available from airport to Lansdowne and it costs about Rs 2,000. Delhi is the nearest international airport which is 236 km away from Lansdowne. Delhi is well connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad.
By Train : Nearest railway station is Kotdwar, which is nearly 35 km away from Lansdowne. This station is connected to all cities in India like Delhi (Garhwal Express) and Kolkata (Doon Exxpress). Taxi services are available from Kotdwar to Lansdowne, costing about Rs 750.
By Bus : Lansdowne is well connected to many cities in the region by buses. Private and public buses offer services from Lansdowne to Kotdwar (35 km) in regular intervals. Kotdwar is connected to Delhi by tourist deluxe buses. Lansdowne is connected to Hardwar, Dehradun and Mussoorie.
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- Le Osh ; near sadar bajar, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155 ; M – 081 49 129944 ; Food Serve : indian
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Maha Shivaratri ; Venue: Lansdowne ; Period : February – March ; Details: Celebrations associated with Maha Shivaratri during February – March are very attractive and are conducted with much devotion and enthusiasm.
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- Police : 100
- Fire : 101
- Ambulance: 102
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