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Why Lansdowne Is A Favorite Getaway in 2019 (From the Lap of Himalayas)#2
Lansdowne – the beautiful remote hill town in Uttarakhand, makes the second part of the series ‘From the lap of Himalayas’. This place is slowly becoming famous as a great weekend spot or a day trip for the people in the nearby states. Where Is Lansdowne? Looking over lush green valleys and breath-taking mountain slopes, Lansdowne is home to the famous Garhwal Rifles Regiment of Indian Army. A part of Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, this place is around 1700mts above the sea level. It is located mere 44 km away from Kotdwara. There is a difference of about 1300mts altitude between Kotdwar and Lansdowne within a span of…
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4 Places to Visit in Kotdwara in Uttarakhand (From the Lap of Himalayas) #1
Though I was not born and brought up in Kotdwara in Uttarakhand, my roots to my homeland were always nurtured due to my extended family residing here. I belong to the state of Uttarakhand which is known for its natural beauty. This state with 13 districts has innumerable places concealing spectacular beauty within. Some of them are famous and some not so. The travel series- ‘From the Lap of Himalayas’, is about the places which I have had the pleasure to visit within this state. In future, it might extend to places beyond it but for now, let me take you to the place from where my first journey began……
