Landsdown

Lansdowne is a small cantonment town nestled in the laps of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. This hill station is situated on the Kotdwar – Pauri road at an attitude of 1,706 meters from the sea level. Described as the gateway to the heavenly abode of Himalayas, Lansdowne is one of the most unusual hill stations in India. Lansdowne is one of the most quietest and the most unspoilt hill stations that has been famous since the time of the British colonial rule. Lansdowne is well connected by motorable roads to the major cities in Uttarakhand but it is remote in its own way. Covered by a thick spread of oak and blue pine forests on all the sides, Lansdowne remains a favorite spot for people who wish to getaway in the serene arms of nature. How to reach Lansdowne : By air : The closest airport from Lansdowne is the Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun located at a distance of 140 kilometers. There are multiple flights to Jolly Grant airport from the nearest metropolis; i.e Delhi. There are flights to Jolly Grant from Mumbai, Trivandrum and Kolkata as well. The best way to get value for money is to book your return ticket at the same time. Air India offers economical flights from few of the major Indian cities to Jolly Grant airport. One can hail a cab from Jolly Grant airport to reach Lansdowne. By road : Lansdowne is located at a distance of 260 kilometers from the national capital of Delhi. One can reach Lansdowne from all the major cities of Uttarakhand, as it is connected by an extensive network of roads ensuring connectivity. Lansdowne can be reached by the pilgrim city of Haridwar, and as Lansdowne is located at an elevation of 1,700 meters, the road connecting Lansdowne from Haridwar is steep and very beautiful. By train : Kotdwar is the nearest railway station and it is a 40 kilometers drive uphill. The frequency of trains in Kotdwar is high. As the railway station is located at a distance, one has to hail a taxi to reach Lansdowne. Food in Lansdowne : Since Lansdowne is not as popular as Mussoorie, there are only handful of good restaurants available. Some luxurious hotels and resorts have in-house restaurants that serve delicious cuisines. There are many roadside dhabas and local restaurants that serve north Indian and popular Chinese dishes like noodles, momos to name a few. Here is a list of a few restaurants that serve the best and the most delicious food in Lansdowne : Tipsy cafe Mayur restaurant Oaktown’s flavor . Tip N Top War Memorial Lansdowne Garhwali Mess