Lansdowne is a beautiful city situated in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It was settled by the British and its name was named Lansdon in the name of the then Viceroy, though its old name was Kaludanda. This is also the headquarters of the Garhwal Rifle. It is located just 240 kilometers from Delhi. This city is situated at an elevation of about 1670 meters above sea level. Therefore, the lansdowne weather remains cold all year round. There are many sights here. The view of the peaks of the high-altitude Himalaya, covered with snow, is also here.

Interestingly, it is the closest hill station to Delhi. Lansdowne is a small piece of paradise in Uttarakhand, the perfect weekend getaway that is not too far or too close to Delhi.

Being separated from the urbanization and marketing career, Lansdowne has an extremely relaxed air throughout the city. You can always check into a hotel, but the true atmosphere of Lansdowne is experienced by staying in the guest houses in the same military cantonment. All these guest houses are extremely reminiscent of the colonial era, and offer a breathtaking view of the mountains from their balconies.



Lansdowne is most famous for being the home of the Garhwal Rifle Regiment of the Indian Army. This station on the hill is neither commercialized nor highly urbanized, which makes it the perfect getaway for those seeking a break in the midst of peace and solitude.

How to reach to Lansdowne

By rail: Kotdwar is the nearest train station and from there you can choose a private taxi (1000 INR) or shared taxis.

By road: The place is well connected through roads of Delhi.

Places to visit at Lansdowne

Bhulla Lake

One of the most preferred picnic spots in the middle of locals and tourists, Bhulla lake is a well preserve serene lake made and maintained by Indian Army.

Bhulla lake is loved for its tranquil atmosphere as it is not much inhabit and there are ample boating facilities available here.

Tip N Top

Tip N Top, also known as tiffin top, is a small hilltop viewpoint located 1.5 km from the main city of Garhwal. This is the most excellent place to watch complete skyline, Shivalik range, and panoramic Garhwal hills with royal Himalayan range.

From here the skyscraper peaks of the Himalaya Mountains can be seen comfortably. The carriage running on the streets also looks like toys. It is surprising to see how the roads will be built on these inaccessible and Rocky Mountains. Looking down from here, there is a deep trench, which looks like a heart. Looking at such an intriguing scene, you want to live here and keep watching this wonderful sight.

Best time to visit lansdowne –

October to May and the coldest winter in lansdowne is from December to January.

Best season to visit lansdowne-

December to January.

In Lansdowne, the summers are hot and humid, the winters are very cold and wet and partly cloudy all year round. During the year, the lansdowne temperature generally ranges from -3 ° C to 30 ° C and rarely drops below -10 ° C or rises above 34 ° C.

Rain in Lansdowne

To show the variation over a month and not just the monthly totals, we show the rainfall accumulated during a 31-day rolling period cantered around each day of the year. Lansdowne has a slight variation of monthly rainfall per season.

It rains during the year in Lansdowne. The most rain falls during the 31 days cantered around July 27, with an average total accumulation of 95 millimetres.

Conclusion:

So if you are tied up of hectic life and hot weather then plan for Lansdowne and get relief from hectic life.