Our guides to places near Lansdowne
Jim Corbett National Park
India's first national park, where the tiger still rules the grasslands
Rishikesh
Ganga aarti, ashrams and white-water rafting
Har Ki Pauri
Haridwar's holiest ghat and its evening Ganga Aarti
Tehri Lake
A blue mountain lake behind India's tallest dam, with jet skis and floating huts
Ranikhet
The 'queen's meadow': a clean, green cantonment town in Kumaon
Dhanaulti
Quiet forest hill station with winter snow
Places around Lansdowne
| Place | Distance | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaiharikhal | ≈ 5 km | Quiet village on a forest road | Oct - Jun |
| Durga Devi Temple | ≈ 24 km | Cave temple on the Kotdwar road | All year |
| Tarkeshwar Mahadev | ≈ 36-40 km | Old Shiva temple in deodar forest | All year |
| Siddhbali Temple, Kotdwar | ≈ 40-45 km | Hanuman temple on the Khoh river | All year |
| Pauri | ≈ 45-50 km | District town with Himalayan views | Oct - Jun |
| Khirsu | ≈ 60 km | Quiet village among oak forests | Mar - Jun, Oct - Nov |
Distances are by road and approximate; hill roads are slow.
Places Near Lansdowne: FAQs
How far is Tarkeshwar Mahadev from Lansdowne?
About 36-40 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours each way. Make it a half-day trip.
What can I see on the way from Kotdwar to Lansdowne?
The Siddhbali temple in Kotdwar and the Durga Devi cave temple on the hill road.
