Lansdowne, a cantonment town in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand is one of the mostpopular spots among the tourists. This town was developed under the British rule and was considered as an important centre of freedom fighters of India. Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations of India and holds a terrific historical value. This town is situated at a height of 1706 meters above sea level and is beautifully surrounded with thick oak and blue pine forests.
Lansdowne’s pleasant weather and unprecedented natural beauty leaves a lasting impact on the visitors and can be thought of as a perfect weekend destination. Here are top 5places to visit in Lansdowne that you should not miss on your trip to this beautiful town.
1. Darwan Singh Sangrahalaya
Darwan Singh Sangrahalaya is often categorized as a War Museum and is situated in the central part of Lansdowne. This museum is exclusively managed by the Indian Army and is the only building of Defence Forces that is accessible to the visitors. Darwan Singh Museum displays a large number of memorable collectibles from different wars that have been fought by the Garhwal Rifles regiment of the army. The museum contains a fine collection of historical items and artefacts such as currency notes from Pakistan and flags belonging to the imperial rule. Darwan Singh Museum has got a tremendous legacy attached to it and is a must visit place in Lansdowne. Cab services are available from Gandhi Chowk to this museum.
2. St. Mary’s Church
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St. Mary’s Church is an Anglican church and is situated at the ‘tip n top’ hill point of Lansdowne. This church has recently been converted into a reading room by the people of Protestant faith who live in this town. St. Mary’s Church attracts a significant number of visitors because of its beautiful walls and stained glass windows. The biggest attraction of this church is the Audio Visual Presentation which gives you a deep insight into the history of Lansdowne. This presentation starts every morning at 8 A.M and is a programme that you must attend on your visit to Lansdowne.
3. Tiffin Top and Snow View Point
Tiffin Top and Snow View are two vantage points that offer a superb view of the snow covered mountain range of Chaukhamba and Trishul. Tiffin Top is also known as ‘Tip N Top’ and is situated on a ridge near the St. Mary’s Church. The view of sunset from these vantage points is the most remarkable sight here and leaves you stunned. You can also visit Tiffin Top for picnic and trekking purposes. Santoshi Mata Temple is another important place on Tiffin Top. This temple holds a very special meaning for the followers of Hinduism.
4. Bhim Pakora
Bhim Pakora is situated on Dhura Road on the outskirts of Lansdowne town. This place is known for a rock which is believed to be so strong that it would not topple down the slope no matter how hard you push it. Bhim Pakora traces its origin from the ancient Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’. It is believed that when Pandavas were in exile, Bhim took a small rock and placed it atop another rock here on the outskirts of Lansdowne. You will find the visitors trying to topple this rock at Bhim Pakora. Interestingly, this rock just moves at its own centre but never topples down the slope.
5. Tarkeshwar Mahadev
Tarkeshwar Mahadev is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at a height of 2092 m from the sea level. This temple is surrounded by a thick network of Cedar Trees and is located on the Lansdowne-Deriakhal Road. Tarkeshwar Mahadev, which usually takes around one hour to reach from Lansdowne, is one of the most ancient ‘Siddhpeethas’ of the country. A huge number of tourists visit this place for its water pools which are situated at a height of 2092 m. You should not miss this place on your trip to Lansdowne as it is a wonderful example of the natural magnificence of this town.
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