Lansdowne is a small hill station, located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Sheer peace and un-spoilt natural beauty of this place magnetize tourists from different parts of the world. It is a budding tourist spot for those, who want to explore virgin nature, fresh climate and an offbeat destination. This hill station was discovered by the British colonial rulers and they used this place as a recruitment based for the armed British forces.
History of Lansdowne – Down Memory Lane
Until British government of India invented this place, it was known as Kaludanada, a small village. Later, the place has been renamed as Lansdowne, in tribute to the former British viceroy of India, Mr. Lansdowne. The scenic beauty and rejuvenating natural ambience of Lansdowne were highly appreciated by the British rulers and they often used to come to this place for spending some days of complete leisure. Cool, calm and a bit dry weather remains soothing in most of the times of the year, though winter and summer are considered as the best times for visiting this place. People avoid rainy season as road blocks are common problems in Lansdowne due to landslides during monsoon.
Things to Do in Holidays in Lansdowne
If you are expecting a lot of activities, like sightseeing, shopping, relishing foods and sophisticated stay in Lansdowne, then sure Lansdowne holidays will disappoint you. It is a place, nicely poised for those, who want to feel the magical charm of virgin natural aura. This is an offbeat tourist spot, which is clinching fast recognition. Enjoy a cozy stay in this hill station amidst nature’s tranquility, surrounded by mists and lush green trees. Some of the major activities that you can enjoy here are camping, trekking, hiking, enjoying complete leisure, bird watching, etc. If you are a photography freak, the mesmerizing landscapes of this place will surely entice you. Some decent hotels are there, offering warm hospitality to the guests. You can also opt for staying in the heritage hotels, which were mainly built during the British colonial period in India. The colonial charms of these heritage hotels will take you to a historic saga glory and pride.
Places To Explore in Lansdowne
There are a few landmarks, which should be in your ‘must-visit’ list, while opting for a Lansdowne holiday. Here are the places at a glance:
- Garhwal Rifles Regimental War Memorial: This is a place for the passionate patriots. Observe the pride of Indian Army, the memorial of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment martyrs.
- Regimental Museum: Regimental museum is closely located to the war memorial, offering glimpses over unique collections of weapons and facts about Garhwal regiment of Indian Army.
- Tip-in-top View Point: This view point is located at a stone throwing distance from the centre of Lansdowne. Observe the amazing beauty of valley and mountain peaks from this beguiling view point.
- Durga Devi Temple: This is the temple of Hindu goddess Devi Durga, where divine power or shakti has been worshipped. This is an ancient temple, maintained by Indian Army.
- Bhulla Tal: The word ‘Tal’ refers to lake. Bhulla Tal is a small natural lake, offering an exceptional picnic spot, just beside the lake water.
For standard accommodation, choose your Lansdowne holiday packages carefully.
