Lansdowne is a very alluring hill station in the Pauri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is located at the height of 1,700 meters. It provides an astonishing experience, unlike the other popular hill stations in our country. If you need a break from your tiring life and a tight schedule, Lansdowne is the perfect destination for you.

Why travel Lansdowne?

Let us start by first knowing why you should plan to visit Lansdowne. The most basic reason is that the place is not too complex to reach. Most of the journey in fact is through well-structured roads, and it is just the last 35 to 40 kilometers that involve driving in the hills. A drive to Lansdowne will not be too long and too tiring in itself.

The second major reason is that it has great internet connectivity which can be an amazing assurance to a lot of people. There are a number of hotels here and the services are excellent.

It is peaceful, less crowded, well developed, and one of the most attractive hill stations in India. It is away from the hustle-bustle associated with other tourist spots, and the soothing environment enriched with the natural beauty of Lansdowne will surprise you for sure.

The entire region of Lansdowne is very neat and clean due to the presence of the Army here.  You are never going to get too crowded here.

How to reach Lansdowne?

Due to its major location in the Himalayas, the one and only way to reach Lansdowne is by road. You can drive all the way from your home if you are living somewhere close. Also, you can reach the nearest railway station or airport and drive to Lansdowne from there.

Weather of Lansdowne

Due to its presence at the high altitude, the weather of Lansdowne remains pleasantly cold throughout the year. The months of January and February are basically the coldest with some chances of snowfall too. However, the months of March and April are among the best times when the weather is more pleasant and enjoyable.

The surroundings start to get warm in April though. In May and June, you may even sometimes need to switch on the AC.

Monsoon comes in July and lasts till September. During this time, the entire region receives heavy rainfall. It rains very less in September though which again makes it an amazing time to be here with all the lush green valleys around which soothes the six senses.

October is the time of Autumn and adorable if you want to catch that seamless golden color in the trees. November and December are again the months of winter when the weather again gets very cold.

Best time to Visit Lansdowne

The reasons for coming here are not the same for everyone. Some people come here to catch a good experience of their first snowfall. Others come seeking peace and calmness. A Photography enthusiast person will be looking forward to clicking some great shots. Families mostly come for a get-together or looking to spend some quality time together.

The season of Spring starts in late March and the months of March and April are great to bring your family here. If you are actually interested in photography then April, August, and September will be the most suitable time for you. For someone looking for green valleys all around, July, August, and early September will work the best. If you want to get a bit orange in your shots then October will be good.

Apart from your reason to visit here, Lansdowne is one stop destination that is definitely not going to dishearten you. If snow is what you are seeking then January will be the perfect time to visit.

Clothes to pack for Lansdowne

Clothes to pack for Lansdowne completely depend on the time of your arrival. During the time of January and February, heavy woolens, gloves, woolen socks, and a heavy and windproof jacket is a must.

However, if you are visiting in March, some light woolens or a jacket will work. From April till August, you can just pack your regular cotton clothes. In July and August, you may want to bring clothes that dry quickly in case you got wet in rain somehow.

Furthermore, the months of September and October will much be like March in which you need some light woolens and a jacket. November and December will be almost the same as January and February.