Lansdowne is closest hill station from Delhi  and is frequented by people who love serenity, romance and want to enjoy nature in its prolific form. The hill station is surrounded by cascading Himalayan mountain range, and this makes it completely idyllic for tourists who have taste for eco-tourism. Lansdowne owes its existence to the British who established a Garhwal Rifles cantonment here during the Raj era. They named this hill-station cantonment in honour of the Earl of Lansdowne, Sir Petty-Fitzmaurice, the Viceroy of India (1888-1894).The town is well developed thanks to the cantonment, yet it is charmingly unspoiled and tranquil

Duration of stay: A minimum of two nights.

Things to do:

·         Tip-In-Top: Tip-In-Top lies adjacent to the ridge leading to St. Mary’s Church and is a popular tourist destination spot offering a splendid view of the Himalayan ranges. It is also a good route for trekking

·         Tarkeshwar Mahadev: Llocated at a distance of 38 kms and at an altitude of 1800 m to the north east of Lansdowne lies the temple devoted to lord Shiva. It is beautifully enclosed by thick belt of Cedar trees.

·         The Garhwal Rifles Regimental War Memorial: The memorial centre was left open on the Armistice Day 11 Nov in the year 1923 by his Excellency Lord Rawlinson of Trent, who was Commander in Chief of India.

·         Garhwali Mess: Built in Jan 1888, the mess one of the oldest building in Lansdowne Hill Station that clearly shows the rich heritage of Army and the Lansdowne in general.

·         Regimental Museum:  Named after Darban Singh Negi, the museum is a motivational hall left open for the public in the year 1983, and displays refine emblems of Garhwal Rifles.

·         Bhulla Tal:  The Tal known as Bhulla or “younger brother” in Garhwali dialect is devoted to Jawans of Garhwal Rifles who made distinguishable contributions in its construction, without receiving any government funds. The Tal also offers boating facilities, and in the vicinity lies Children Park, bamboo machan and fountains. All these facilities provide ideal entertainment for the children as well adults.

·         Hawaghar: This awesome spot is refreshing for trekking as it leads to Khyber Pass connecting to Jaiharikhal. Hawagarh offers an idyllic view of the snow covered Himalayan mountain ranges.

·         Durga Devi Temple:  The revered temple is a true semblance of Goddess Durga and lies at a distance of 24 kms. from Kotdwar. Located inside the cave, the temple stands along the banks of river Khoh.

·         St. Marry’s Church: Built in the year 1896. St Marry’s Church was not used for quite sometime after the year 1947, and the ignorance led to it deterioration. The church was again opened on Nov 29, 1980 for the mass. The church building was restored by Garhwal Rifles, and separate rooms were made to introduce exhibition of pre independence photographs and audio visual display of Regimental history.

·         St. John’s Church:  Located on the Mall, in the vicinity of Forest bungalow road, the Roman Catholic Church (presently known as St. John’s Church) was completed in 1934. However, ever since its completion it was almost neglected, until Nov 29, 1980, when it was opened to conduct masses and functions.

Air: Jolly Grant (Dehradun) 145 kms. from Lansdowne is the nearest airport.

Rail: Kotdwar 45 kms. from Lansdowne is the nearest railhead.

Road: Lansdowne Hill Station is easy accessible by road from the adjoining cities and New Delhi. The Hill Station is approx. 250 kms from Delhi, 145 kms from Dehradun and 95 kms from Haridwar.