Lansdowne
Main Attraction: Bhulla Lake, Tip N Top (Tiffin Top), Garhwali Mess, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Hiking and Nature Walks, Jungle Safari at Kalagarh Tiger Reserve.
Lansdowne is located in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand, 45 kms from Kotdwar. Unspoilt nature, bracing air and a magnificent view of the snow covered peaks inspire peace and tranquility. If you dream of the romance of the mountains then Lansdowne is the perfect place
Ensconced with the world’s highest and most beautiful mountain ranges – the Himalayas, naturally Uttarakhand Hills are endowed with extraordinary beauty and most of it is unseen by the outside world. This makes Lansdowne an ideal location for eco-tourism. While the rest of the world is selling tourism by destroying nature, we at Lansdowne are also selling tourism but by preserving and conserving nature. A clean, fresh and invigorating environment makes Lansdowne a preferred destination to relax and unwind and it is a truly rejuvenating experience.
Lansdowne culture inherited only the good things from its migrants’ cultures. Social evils never became a part of Lansdowne culture. Though Pashu-Bali (Animal Sacrifice) is a common phenomenon in various parts of Garhwal and Kumaon, it never developed in Lansdowne. It always stood apart from evils like Sati Pratha, Child Marriage, Animal-Sacrifice or any other orthodox tradition. Every good practice or thought which was for the common good of the society and the country was openly adopted by Lansdowne.
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun) 145 kms.
The nearest major railway station to Kotdwar Railway Station, which is situated at a distance of approximately 40 kilometers from Lansdowne. you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Lansdowne.