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Lansdowne Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Lansdowne, Uttarakhand.
- Best time: September To June
- 12 places to see
About Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was founded as a military garrison under the British Raj, and the Garhwali Museum traces the history of the Garhwal Rifles regiment, which still trains in the town. Close to colonial-era St. Mary’s Church, Tip-n-Top viewpoint is perched up on a ridge overlooking forested hills. Hindu devotees worship Shiva at the centuries-old Kaleshwar Temple.
Places to visit in Lansdowne
- Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple
- Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Bhulla Lake
- Tiffin Top
- Jwalpa Devi Temple
- Garhwal Rifles Regiment
- Bhim Pakora
- St. Mary's Church
- Hawaghar
- St. John's Church
- Durga Devi Temple
- Darwan Singh Museum
Things to do in Lansdowne
- Boat Ride At Bhulla Lake
- Trekking
- Jungle Safari From Lans Castle
- Birdwatching
- Nature Walk
Famous food in Lansdowne
- Bhaang Ki Khatai
- Kappa (a green curry)
- Sisunak Saag(a dish prepared with green leafy vegetables and many local ingredients)
- Aloo ke Gutke( a Kumauni potato dish)
- Rus ( a preparation of many dals)
Things to buy in Lansdowne
- Leather bags
- Shoes
Where to shop in Lansdowne
- Javed Boot Shop
