Lansdown was originally a popular hill station with the British. The Lansdown was founded by 'Lord Lasndowne' in 1887 A.D., thus the place has been named after him. Attracted by its salubrious climate and natural beauty they established a cantonment here. The famous Garhwal rifles of the Indian Army also has its command office here.

Lansdown is situated at an altitude of 6000 mtrs., Enroute Kotdwar - Pauri road, 45 km. from Kotdwar. Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forest, it is a very charming place for a quiet holiday as it is devoid of the usual hustle and bustle of hill stations.

Kotdwar (45 km.)
A gateway to the hills and one of the last rail terminus for Garhwal.

The nearby places of interest include ancient Karnva-Ashram (14 km.) (where Shankuntala gave birth to prince Bharat after whose name the country is called Bharat Varsh), Sidhbali Temple (3 km.), Charaik Hills (20 km.).

Jwalpadevi (52 km.)
One of the known religious areas of the entire division on the main Pauri- Kotdwar road. A large number of devotees come here during Ashtami (April & Oct.) For devotion.

Tarkeshwar Mahadev (30 km.)
This Shiv temple situated at an altitude of 2092 mtrs., on top of a hillock surrounded by a thick forest of deodar, blue pine and oak, is among one of the ancient sidhpeeth. The highlight of this place is that even at an altitude of 2092 mtrs. there are water pools.

Road
Well-connected by a motorable road - Delhi (295 km.), Haridwar (95 km.) & Dehradun (150 km.).

State Tourism Accommodation

• Tourist Bungalow (GMVN)

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