Lansdowne, a quiet colonial-era cantonment town in Uttarakhand, remains refreshingly undeveloped compared to the state's more commercial hill stations.
Top Attractions
- Tip N Top Point: A viewpoint near Lansdowne offering panoramic views over the surrounding forested hills, particularly good at sunset.
- Bhulla Tal: A small artificial lake in the town, popular for a peaceful boat ride.
- St. Mary's Church: A colonial-era church reflecting Lansdowne's history as a British-era military cantonment, still home to the Garhwal Rifles regiment.
- Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple: A forest temple near Lansdowne, reached by a pleasant walk through pine and deodar woods.
Best Time to Visit
March to June and September to November for pleasant weather.
How to Reach
Lansdowne is reached by road from Kotdwar, the nearest railway station.
