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The Forgotten Hill Station of the Garhwal Rifles
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.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Lansdowne, by time of day.
Morning
- Tip n Top 360° Himalayan panorama1h 30m · easy
- Oak & rhododendron forest walk2h · moderate
- Tarkeshwar Mahadev forest temple (20km)3h · moderate
Afternoon
- Garhwal Rifles Regimental Museum1h 30m · easy
Evening
- Bhulla Tal lake evening walk1h 30m · easy
About 9h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day5h out
- Tip n Top 360° Himalayan panorama · morning, 1.5h
- Oak & rhododendron forest walk · morning, 2h
- Bhulla Tal lake evening walk · evening, 1.5h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day4.5h out
- Tarkeshwar Mahadev forest temple (20km) · morning, 3h
- Garhwal Rifles Regimental Museum · afternoon, 1.5h
Final day in Lansdowne — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Lansdowne tripMust-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
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kotdwar 40 km · Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 150 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
March – June, September – November
How to get here
Delhi → Lansdowne (via Kotdwar)
bus · 6h
₹350
approx.
Kotdwar → Lansdowne
cab · 1.5h
₹900
approx.
Nearby attractions
Lansdowne questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Lansdowne?
The best months are October, March, April. March – June, September – November August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Lansdowne?
Most people spend 2 days in Lansdowne. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.
How do you get to Lansdowne?
The nearest railway station is Kotdwar (40 km) and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (150 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Lansdowne (via Kotdwar) by bus, about ₹350 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Lansdowne cost?
Stays start around ₹1,300 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day.
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