LANSCASTLE,a Boutique Hotel

LANSDOWNE

About Lans Castle

Far from the hustle and bustle, in the heart of the countryside that surrounds thepicturesque Deriyakhal providing a spectacular view of the Himalayas, Valley andglorious sunrise at an altitude of 1600 meters, lies the Lans Castle, a Boutique

Hotel. The relaxing ambience and big terraces at rooftops at this hotel provides you anenchanting experience in the lap of nature where you can set yourself free from themaddening rush of the cities.

Lans Castle, a boutique hotel is a surprising and comfortable hotel with a characterfulinterior, situated just 4 kms from Lansdowne market. With its high level of comfort andtasteful rooms, a restaurant, meeting / conference facility, indoor and outdoor play

activities, the hotel is one of the most complete hotels in Lansdowne. Its many facilitiesallow you to enjoy your holidays or business events in a unique and inimitable way.

Sightseeing Lansdowne

• Lansdowne – A Perfect Weekend Getaway

The Sweltering Summer getting on your nerves? Lansdowne a scenic hill station located 240 Kms from Delhi is an ideal weekend Getaway. Lansdowne is the perfect place to leave your worries behind and enjoy a rejuvenating and magical weekend. The snow clad Himalayan ranges, lush valleys, an enviable climate and the peace and quiet in Lansdowne are just some of the things that make Lansdowne a Perfectdestination for the weekend or a short holiday. Its proximity to Delhi is also one of things that draws tourists to it looking for an Ideal getaway.

Lansdowne has a lot to offer to a tourist. Some noteworthy places for sightseeing are:

• Tiffin Top and Snow view Point: These places offer some amazing and picturesque views of the snow Clad Himalayan Mountains. The sunset view from these places is truly memorable.

• St Mary’s & St John’s: While St. Mary’s is an Anglican Church that has been partially turned into a reading room, St. John’s is a Roman Catholic Church. Both the churches are near-by to Tiffin-Top. St Mary’s is a must-visit for its beautiful stained glass windows and quaint aura, or merely to read the papers.

• Darwan Singh Sangrahlya: This is a war Museum open for the tourists. It is a must see place for those who are interested in the history of The Garhwal Rifles. It was inaugurated in 1983.

Lansdowne also has many temples. Some of the prominent ones are:

• Tarkeshwar Mahadev (32 Kms from Lansdowne): It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated at an altitude of 2092 m. It is surrounded by thick Cedar trees. The striking feature of this temple is that even at this height. It has water pools.

• Jwalpa Devi Temple (45 Kms from Lansdowne): Situated on the left bank of the River Nawalika on the way to Pauri. This temple is famous among the boon seekers. Legend has it that a demon king’s daughter Sachi wanted to marry the Lord of Heaven, Indra, who was not inclined to tie the nuptial knot. The besotted lady then prayed to her favourite deity, Jwalpa Devi. Moved by her prayers, the deity appeared before her and granted her wish. Since then, it’s believed that a wish made here is often granted.

Activities at Lansdowne:

Lansdowne is a perfect getaway for people who want to have an adventurous and fun weekend:

• Jungle Safari / trekking: The thick forest surrounding the Lansdowne is an apt place for Jungle safari. The thick Oak trees and blue pine woods make the environment of the surrounding forest challenging for the adventurous tourist. The forests enclose many wild flora and fauna. The atmosphere is very cool all through the year and well planned Jungle safari or forest walk will give the enthusiasts travellers the much needed challenge, physical activities and dynamic benevolence.

• Boating at Bhulla lake: This very small, shallow lake has been developed with the twin aims of attracting tourists and harvesting rainwater. While you spend time boating in the lake, remember that this lake has revived some of the dead natural springs in the town. And bhulla is Garhwali for little brother, a minor example of the warmth the people of the place exude.

• Bird watching: Lansdowne is an ornithologist’s delight. It is visited by many birds throughout the year due to its proximity to the Corbett National Park. Of about the 2000 migratory birds that visit India every year, 600 of them can be found in Lansdowne. This makes Lansdowne the place to be for amateur and professional bird watchers.

• All this coupled with Lans Castle, A Boutique Hotel’s hospitality and facilities make Lansdowne the Ideal weekend getaway and will you want to visit Lansdowne and Lans Castle again and again.