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:: Lansdowne :: |
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Lansdowne is located in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand, 45
kms from Kotdwar.Un spoilt nature, bracing air and a
magnificent view of the snow covered peaks inspire peace and
tranquility. If you dream of the romance of the mountains than
Lansdowne is the perfect place |
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Ensconced with the world’s highest and most beautiful mountain
ranges – the Himalayas, naturally Uttarakhand Hills are
endowed with extra ordinary beauty
and most of it is unseen the outside world. This makes
Lansdowne an ideal location for eco-tourism. While rest of the
world is selling tourism by destroying nature, we at Lansdowne
are also selling tourism but by preserving and conserving
nature. A clean fresh
and
invigorating environment makes Lansdowne a preferred
destination to relax and unwind and it is a truly rejuvenating
experience. |
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Lansdowne culture inherited only the good things from its
migrants’ cultures. Social evils never became a part of
Lansdowne culture. Though Pashu-Bali (Animal Sacrifice) is a
common phenomenon is various parts of Garhwal and Kumaon, it
never developed in Lansdowne. It always stood apart from evils
like Sati Pratha, Child Marriage, Animal-Sacrifice or any
other orthodox tradition. Every good practice or thought which
was for the common good of the society and the country was
openly adopted by Lansdowne. |
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Places to see in Lansdowne |
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Garhwali Mess
This Mess was built in Jan 1888 which subsequently became the
present mess in 1892. It sis one of the oldest building in
Lansdowne and speaks volumes of heritage and a very high
quality of maintenance |
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Regimental Museum
A motivational hall was inaugurated at Lansdowne in 1983 to
display the rare collection of Garhwal
Rifles.
This museum is name after Darban Singh Negi. |
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St.
Marry’s Church
Construction of St. Marry’s Church began in 1895 by Colone AHB
Hume of Royal Engineers and was completed in 1896. St Marry’s
Church fell into disuse after 1947 and gradually began
deteriorate. The building has now been restored by Garhal
Rifles Regimental Centre with additional facilities of
relevant pre independence photographs and audio visual display
of Regimental history. |
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Bhulla Tal
Bhulla means “younger brother” in Garhwali and is dedicated to
the young Garhwali youth of the Garhwal Rifles who contribute
their services day and night in its construction without any
Government funds. The boating facilities are also available
and the areas around the lakes formed by the dams have been
beautified. A children park, bamboo machan and fountains have
been erected as part of entertainment and beatification of
pristine surroundings. |
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Tip-In-Top
Tip-in-Top is a popular vantage point amongst the tourists
visiting Lansdowne. It is on the ridge close to St. Mary’s
Church. Once can plan a trek on the bring sunny day to feel
the glorious view of the Himalayas which is unforgettably
enchanting. |
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Tarkeshwar Mahadev
It is an ancient temple dedicated to lord Shiva surrounded by
thick Cedar trees. It is located 38 kms from Lansdowne at an
altitude of 1800 m to the north east of Lansdowne on road
Lansdowne-Deriakhal. |
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How to Reach |
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Air:
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun) 145 kms. |
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Rail:
The nearest railhead for Lansdowne is Kotdwar (45 kms) |
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Road:
Lansdowne is well connected by a motorable road to almost all
the important cities in Uttarakhand. Lansdowne is approx 250
kms from Delhi, 145 kms from Dehradun and 95 kms from Haridwar.
45 Kms from Kotdwar. Up to Kotdwar you can Board a train from
Delhi. |
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