Lansdowne,Uttarakhand
Lansdowne is one of the quietest and unspoilt hill stations of India and has been a popular destination 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. It is situated at an altitude of 1,700 mts above sea level surrounded with thick oak and blue pine forests in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state.
Originally known as Kaludanda (Hindi: कालूडाण्डा) after Kalu (Black) and Danda (Forest) in Garhwali, Lansdowne was founded and named after then Viceroy of India (1888-1894), Lord Lansdowne in 1887, and by 1901 it had a population of 3943.[1] Lansdowne was developed by the British for catering for the Recruits Training center of the Garhwal Rifles. Lansdowne was a major place of the activities of freedom fighters from British Garhwal during British period. Nowadays, the famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army has its command office here.[2] 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. It is situated at an altitude of 1,706 m above sea level surrounded with thick oak and blue pine forests in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state.
Places to Visit in Lansdowne
TIP-IN-TOP
At a separation of 2.5 km from Lansdowne Market, Tip-In-Top otherwise called Tiffin Top is arranged in the edge close St. Mary's Church in Lansdowne. This is a mainstream spot among vacationers going by Lansdowne. Tiffin Top is a wonderful outing spot situated at a stature of 2000 m above ocean level and it gives a great perspective of the Chaukhamba and Trishul pinnacles of the Garhwal Himalayas. The dusk see from here is really paramount.
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Bhulla Tal Lake
Bhullatal Lake, an artificial manmade lake dedicated to the Garhwali youth of The Garhwal Rifles who helped in construction of the lake, located at just 1 km from the Lansdowne, India.[1] Bhulla in local Garhwali language means young brother. Bhullatal lake is also known as Bhulla Lake
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St Mary Church
A Catholic Church of historical importance, St. Mary's Church is located near Tip N Top Point in Lansdowne. In 1895, St. Mary's Church was constructed by Col. A.H.B Hume of the Royal Engineers. Historian as well as normal visitors like to visit this jewel in Lansdowne city , St Mary's Church adds to the charm and tranquility of the surrounding.
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Kaleshwar Mahadev
This is one of the oldest temples that were constructed for Lord Shiva. This temple is the center of attraction and is a major point of devotion for the people here in Lansdowne. Most of the people from the brave Garhwal regiment visit here to offer their prayers. Kaleshwar temple is situated near the main Lansdowne city. Kaleshwar Mahadev has earned its name after the Sage Kalun who used to perform meditation here. How to Arrive at Kaleshwar Temple at Lansdowne
Mahadev temple is based near the Lansdowne city and one can easily walk all the way. Besides, nearest railway station to Kaleshwar Temple is Kotdwara railway station at a distance of 41kms and the closest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun at a distance of 149kms.
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KALAGARH TIGER RESERVE
Situated in the Lansdowne division of Pauri Garhwal is a tiger reserve which is 13.2 km from Lansdowne. The reserve is not only home to tigers but to a variety of other birds and animals.
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