LANDSDOWN

ABOUT LANDSDOWN

The Lansdowne was founded by 'Lord Lasndowne' in 1887 A.D., thus the place has been named after him. Lansdowne was originally a popular hill station with the Britishers. Lansdowne was a major place of the activities of freedom fighters from British Garhwal during British period. Nowadays, the famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army had its command office here. 81 km. from Pauri, Lansdowne is situated at altitude of 1,706 meters on a hill, which was originally known as 'Kaludanda' in local language, enroute Kotware-Pauri road.

HOW TO REACH THERE

Air : The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 125 km
Rail: The nearest railway station is Kotdwar at a distance of 41 km.
Road: By road, it is well connected to Delhi , Haridwar and Dehradun .

DISTANCES FROM MAJOR CITIES

» Delhi (295 km)
» Haridwar (95 km)
» Dehradun (150 km)

PLACES OF INTEREST IN LANDSDOWN

Lansdowne is a Military station developed by the Britishers, which is catering for the Recruits Training center of the Garhwal Rifles. The war memorial at the Parade Ground of the Garhwal Rifles Center is an attraction for the visitors. Area of the city is about 6.09 sq. km. Total population as per 1991 census is 7,106 with 4,415 male populations and 2,691 female population. The literacy percentage of the city is 89.58. The climate of the city is pleasent in summer, very cold in winter. The nearest airport is Jollygrant, a place near to Deharadun at a distance of 152 km. via Kotdwar-Haridwar road.
Surrounded by thick Oak and blue Pine forests, Lansdowne is a very charming place for a quiet holiday as it is devoid of the usual hustles and bustle of hill stations. Lansdowne has scenic beauty and good surroundings. The pine and oak trees provide an healthy climate. The beautiful and refreshing points around the city are Tip-n-Top, Santoshi Mata Temple, Church Point. The excursions from the city are Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple, Bhairav Garhi temple etc. Annual 'Shardotsav' is also organized at this hill station during autumn season.

EXCURSIONS FROM LANDSDOWN

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.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN LANDSDOWN

The Jhanda Fair is celebrated in Dehradun to mark the arrival of Guru Ram Rai to the city in the year 1699.Followers from all over the country converge at Dehradun to participate in this fair, which is the largest one celebrated in the Doon valley. A flag (Jhanda) is ceremoniously unfurled at the Jhanda Chowk in the city.

SHIVRATRI fair is held every February to celebrate Shivratri at the Tapkeshwar Temple, where people from nearby towns and villages throng to worship Lord Shiva. Another fair Lakhawar Fair is held at the village of the same name in the months of September-October every year.