For the lovers of offbeat, classic Himachal, nothing can be better than Lansdowne. This little Hamlet situated close to the Hills of Garhwal made such a great impression on the British authorities and travellers during the colonial rule that they set out to construct wonderful churches, build pleasant orchards and explore the surrounding tropical meadows and springs that dot this heavenly blue landscape. Not only that, but they also named this little retreat after the then Viceroy of India, Lord Lansdowne! Today this place serves as the headquarters of the Garhwal Rifles, whose strong presence has helped this hill station stay untouched, and flourishing in its pristine glory even today.

If you overlook the countless surprises of a Lansdowne travel package, you are surely missing out on a lot. Not only do the beautiful wild thickets, perennial floral growth, ancient Himachali deciduous forests and the St John’s Church surrounded by rolling hills all bear resemblance to the exotic destinations of Europe, but the native Garhwali culture, famous Kaleshwar and Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple at the much needed Indian touch to this amazing place. The Indian tigers hunted by the British authorities today are preserved at the breathtaking Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, which makes for an amazing visit. Another amazing photogenic location is the Tip InTop point, from where visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the whole hill station. After all, what can a tourist need on a trip that is not found in Lansdowne?

The most popular activities included in every Lansdowne tour package are trekking and nature walks. But the several sightseeing spots, and adventure camps that include activities like paragliding, rock climbing, boating etc add some additional flavours to this cute hideout.