A well known cantonment town which is of relatively unknown historical significance as compared to other well known tourist spots in the state of Uttarakhand. Ideal for quiet retreats, the town is known to receive it's fair share of tourist visits every year courtesy it's picturesque location and pleasant climate. An absolute must-visit for anybody stepping into Uttarakhand.
Lansdowne is known for being home to some well known museums, churches and scenic spots . Some of which include :
Santoshi Mata Temple
Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Tiffin-Top View Point
Snow View View Point
Garhwal Rifles Museum
Bhulla Lake
St. James Church
St. Mary Church
Empire Diner: A classical diner which serves amazing meals at a reasonable price. Ideal for foodies who love to dig into some wonderful American delicacies at any given time of the day.
Acropolis Pizza : One of the most well known western restaurants in Lansdowne. The place is known as a pizza paradise with a wide range of wood-fried and hand-tossed pizzas on the menu. Dice the pizza down with some of the amazing beverages listed on the menu and you are in for an amazing meal.
Patrone Italian Bistro: The place literally has "Italian" written all over it right from the menu to the ambiance to the way your meal is cooked . Known for some classical Italian delicacies and also offers other continental dishes.
Lansdowne Market: This is the central marketplace in town where you are known to be able to get almost everything that is hand-made and organic. You can shop from a wide range of articles such as handlooms, handicrafts , souvenirs and organic products here.
Alaknanda Market : The other well known marketplace in town which is known to sell articles like leather bags, foot wear etc and local handicrafts.
Language: Hindi and English
Climate: Summers are known to get hot and humid here with a decent amount of rainfall through the year . Winters are known to get biting cold with temperatures going down as low as 0 degree Celsius.
Currency: Indian Rupee