Weekend Getaway to Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

Date Of Journey : 07 August 2010
Duration : 2 Days
Total Distance Covered : 600KM (approx.)
Route : Delhi - Meerut - Bijnor - Najimabad - Kotdwar - Dugadda - Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a cantonment town in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. I visited there on 07 August 2010. Though its a old trip, still i want to share with you

I was new to touring at that time. Me and my friend as pillion left Delhi early in the morning. Near Meerut we faced our first puncture of the trip. However we got a puncture repair shop near and get it fixed.

Somewhere after Meerut. Lovely morning.

 Soon we reached Madhya Ganga Barrage. After couple of photoshoot we moved ahead towards Bijnor.

Madhya Ganga Barrage

 After Najimabad the road becomes smooth and the view becomes more green.

Smooth tarmac towards Kotdwar

In no time we reached Kotdwar. Kotdwar is having a railway terminus. We visited Shri Sidhbali Dham on the outskirts of Kotdwar. There is a river flowing beside the temple and one can take bath there. 

View from Shri Sidhbali Dham, Kotdwar

View from the bridge to Shri Sidhbali Dham, Kotdwar

Respect wild life

 After some rest at the temple we again started our journey towards Dugadda. Monsoon and greenery, both were on its peak.

About to reach Dugadda

Mist everywhere

and Greenery too!

 We reached Lansdowne and had our lunch. This was my first bike trip to hills and I was tired. After lunch, we crashed to the beds in our hotel room. After some rest we decided to visit Tadkeswar Mahadev which is around 35-40KM from Lansdowne.

temple at Tadkeshwar Mahadev

Tadkeshwar Mahadev

Jai Tadkeshwar Mahadev

We were spellbound by the beauty of this place. The place is serene and calm. We spent some good time there and returned back towards Lansdowne.

May your journey be blessed!!!

returning from Tadkeshwar Mahadev

returning from Tadkeshwar Mahadev to Lansdowne

 In the evening we did a local sight seeing. Bhulatal is one of them. Its a small lake where you can do boating.

Rabbits near Bhulatal, Lansdowne

 After Bhulatal we gave a visit to Tip-in-Top.

View from Tip-in-Top in the evening, Lansdowne

View from Tip-in-Top in the morning, Lansdowne

 On Day 2, we decided to explore more before leaving for Delhi. We came to know about Bhairav Garhi Temple near Gumkhal. One have to trek for one and half hour to reach at the temple but the view from there is mesmerizing.

Bhairav Garhi

Bhairav Garhi

Lovely Pines

We managed to come down from the temple around 4:00PM and left for Delhi.