About
A small, unhurried British cantonment at 1,706m that remains remarkably unspoilt. HQ of the Garhwal Rifles regiment, Lansdowne has oak and rhododendron forests, colonial-era churches, a regimental war museum, Bhulla Tal lake, and panoramic Garhwal valley views.
Must-see highlights
Garhwal Rifles Regimental Museum
Bhulla Tal lake boating & walk
St. Mary's & St. John's Church (colonial)
Tip n Top viewpoint (360° Himalayan panorama)
Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple (20km forest temple)
Oak & rhododendron forest walks
Kaleshwar Temple riverside
Sunset over Pauri hills
Birdwatching — kalij pheasant & cheer pheasant
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kotdwar 40km · Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 150km
Nearby attractions
KotdwarJim Corbett (82km)PauriRishikesh
How to get here
Delhi → Lansdowne (via Kotdwar)
bus · 6h
₹350
approx.
Kotdwar → Lansdowne
cab · 1.5h
₹900
approx.
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March – June, September – November
Nearest Transport
Kotdwar40 km
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun)150 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹5,500/night
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