In Uttarakhand state, Lansdowne is a tourist destination that many people are unaware of. Lansdowne is also known as the home for the Garhwal Rifle Regiment of the Indian Army. This tourist destination is named after Lord Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India. If you go to visit this fascinating city, almost all the buildings here will remind you of the colonial period surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush green forests.

Best time to visit Lansdowne

 The weather in Lansdowne is pleasant all year round. It does not get too hot here. Between March and June, there is very pleasant weather, while between December and February it is bitterly cold.  However, during winter, snowfall occurs. The best time to visit Lansdowne is between March and November.

Places to visit in Lansdowne

St Mary’s Church: As mentioned above, Lansdowne is a hill station settled by the British, during that time churches and many buildings were built. St. Mary’s Church located here is an ancient marvelous structure built during 1895. St Mary’s Church is an Anglican church located at the ‘Tip n Top’ hill point of Lansdowne. St. Mary’s Church is well-known among tourists for its beautiful walls and stained glass windows.

Darwan Singh Regimental Museum

It is a war museum located in the central part of the city. The museum is managed by the Indian Army. The Darwan Singh Museum displays memories and collections of various wars fought by the Army’s Garhwal Rifles Regiment.

Tip N Top and Snow View Point

Visit Tip N Top and Snow View Point of Lansdowne to watch snow-capped hills. One can easily see the snow-capped mountain ranges of Chaukhamba and Trishul from here. Tourists love to see the magnificent view of sunrise and sunset from here.

Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

Apart from the above place tourist can visit the famous Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple near Lansdowne. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is surrounded by mountainous vegetation. Tarkeshwar Mahadev is counted among the oldest ‘Siddha Peethas’ in the country.

The other viewpoints in Lansdowne are Santoshi Mata Temple, Bhullatal Lake, and Bhim pakora.

How to reach Lansdowne by road

Lansdowne located 228 km from Delhi, the capital of India, due to which one can easily reach here via roadways by buses or cars in about 4 hours. Lansdowne is a place one can explore in a short time period too or on a weekend.

How to Reach Lansdowne By Flight

The nearest airport to Lansdowne is the Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun, which is well connected to Delhi and major cities of the country.

Lansdowne is a tourist destination that does not have a large number of tourist attractions, but due to its peaceful scenario and captivating natural beauty, it can never be forgotten.

Kasauli is a small town located in the hills of HIMACHAL PRADESH at the height of almost 1927 meters from sea level. The town was discovered by Britishers and their sign can be seen through the cobbled streets, the flower-filled gardens in front of amazing and artistic bungalows. There are so many churches that add to the beauty of the place. The glass windows and shinning clocks captivate every person visiting the town.

THE city also synonym with “TIME WRAP” gives you an unforgettable experience in the rainy season. The light rain showers falling on the pine trees shocked every mind and soul.

Kasauli, a small town in the state of Himachal is one such holiday destination that offers its visitors not only scenic beauty and weather to enjoy, but also a relaxing and beautiful nature that attracts everyone to love and to sneak out.

WEATHER

The weather in Kasauli is pleasantly cold almost throughout the year. The best time to visit in Kasauli is between April to November because at that time weather is neither so hot nor so cold. In winter the temperature hovers between 10 to 20 degrees many times but sometimes it goes down to negative.

PLACES TO VISIT IN KASAULI

There are so many places in Kasauli that make your trip an unforgettable experience. There are some famous tourist attractions in the town are:-

• Anglican Church
• Baptist Church
• Timber Trail
• Kasauli Club
• Kasauli Beverage
• Scandal Point
• Sunset Point
• Sunrise Point
• Monkey Point
• Mughal Garden
• Mall Road
• Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanak Ji

THINGS TO DO IN KASAULI

Nature Walk:-Nature walk is one of the best things to do in Kasauli. There is a smell of romance in the air of Kasauli which feels so wonderful. The picture-perfect environs of this lovely place will lighten up your mood. Kasauli also gives an opportunity of taking some panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks in the distance.

Sunset Point:- Sunset point is also one of the best things to do in Kasauli. The 270-degree viewpoint attracts the tourist because, during the sunset, the rays split into a plethora of colours and seem to colour the whole environment. All this forms one pretty picture. This is a perfect place for clicking pictures. The best time to visit sunset point is Morning, Afternoon and Evening.

Monkey Point:- Monkey point is the highest peak of the Kasauli. From that point, tourists can get a complete view of the plains of the Chandigarh region and the river Sutlej flowing through the valleys. Visitors can also spot the snow-covered peak of ‘Choor Chandni’ at the highest peak of the lower Himalayan belt. At monkey point, there is a temple which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.

Mall Road:- Mall road provides flattering options for shopping and eating out. The market of Kasauli is quietly beautiful. During evenings, vibrant shows in the market and evening strolls are highly recommended for visitors.

Baptist Church:- The church is built by the Britishers in the year 1923. This church was influenced by a blend of Indian and Victorian styles.

Christ (Anglican) Church:- This church was constructed in the year 1853. This church is located in the centre of the city with a vibrant mall road around it. This church was built with the grandeur of the gothic style of architecture. This church is a must-visit for all tourists because this church is a popular tourist spot.

Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanak Ji:- This Gurudwara is an important religious center as well as a tourist spot. In Gurudwaras daily prayers and a special program held on the Sundays.

HOW TO REACH KASAULI

There are three ways to reach Kasauli that are:-

• By Road:-The roads are well connected by buses and car that are available from different nearby locations.

Distance from Major Locations

• Panchkula-49km
• Chandigarh-58km
• New Delhi- 302km
• Gurgaon- 348km
• Jalandhar- 196km
• Ludhiana-156km
• Amritsar-277km

By train and by airways also, Kasauli is well connected.

Auli is best for skiing because of its snow-covered mountain slopes. The slopes are meant for both professionals skiers and new learners. To encourage the skiing sport in Auli, the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited and Uttrakhand Tourism Department host skiing competitions. It is also known as the best skiing place in the world.

Auli is a place for trekkers and bikers. The mountains call for bike trails and trekking adventures. It also has a 4 Km cable car or ropeway journey which gives a spellbinding view of the Auli resort. Some of the tourist places that a traveller can see during the visit to Auli are Gurso Bugyal, Chattrakund, Chenab lake, Joshimath, Badrinath, etc.

Auli is around the year tourist destination because of its cold climate but for the skiing experience, November to March is the best time. It is well connected by road, rail and air transport. Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport and Dehradun and Rishikesh railway stations are the nearest stations.