About Lansdowne Tourism

established in the Garhwal locality of the state of Uttaranchal, Lansdowne is a small scenic high ground station. It is at a size of 1706 m above sea grade and is favoured for its snug weather throughout the year. In fact, due to its climate and scenic beauty, Lansdowne was a well liked hill resort for the British, and they built a cantonment here which is still maintained and sustained well.

Lansdowne is named after its founder Lord Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India during 1888-1894. It was the major base of independent action undertakings throughout the Indian pre-independence time. Currently, the command agency of the famous Garhwal guns of the Indian armed detachment is in Lansdowne. The Garhwal guns Regimental War Memorial and the Regimental repository are locations of significance in Lansdowne.

Lansdowne is known for its natural beauty and its tranquil natural natural environment. Though well attached by motorable streets and established quite beside to numerous engaged towns, the location is unique because of the sense of seclusion and calm it offers.

The lush greenery of the broad oak and azure pine plantation that surrounds Lansdowne adds to its attractiveness and charm, making it ideal for trekking and environment walks. Trekking to Tip-in-Top or Hawagarh, bird observing, boating and paddling in the Bhulla Tal, etc are the major activities that tourists can indulge in on a journey to Lansdowne.

Like most other high ground positions, the climate here is the large-scale affinity, particularly throughout the hot summers when people from the flat lands arrive here to escape the summer heat. Winters in Lansdowne are critical with temperatures dropping below 0º Celsius during the top of winter.

Snowfall is common throughout the winter time of the year and the quaint town is enclosed with a bedding of white snow. For those who desire to glimpse snowfall and know-how the winter chill, Lansdowne is an perfect location to visit throughout this time.