Attractions

Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a serene cantonment town and hill station in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,700 meters. Established in 1887 by the British and named after Viceroy Lord Lansdowne, it serves as the headquarters of the Garhwal Rifles regiment. The town retains old-world colonial charm with heritage churches, lush pine and oak forests, and military memorials, offering a quiet retreat away from crowded tourist destinations.