Blue Pine Resort
Lansdowne, Distt Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India


Blue Pine Resort, Lansdowne, Distt Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India

Blue Pine Resort is located in Lansdowne, Uttaranchal.  Blue Pine Resort is surrounded by tall Oak and Blue Pine forest.  The famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army also has its command office in Lansdowne.

Blue Pine is a very special place for a quiet and peaceful holiday as it is away from the usual commotion of hill stations.  It is mainly divided into two units - one is in the main building and the other is a little distance away.  The main unit consists of 22 spacious well furnished bedrooms, a big dining room and a multi cuisine restaurant. All the bedrooms have attached bathrooms and necessary amenities.

About Landsdowne

Lansdowne is a small and quaint hill-station which houses the command office of famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army.  Rifleman Gabbar Singh Rawat of Garhwal Rifles was the first Indian awarded Victoria Cross.  Lansdowne is also famous for variety of birds and their sounds, a paradise for bird watchers.  It is a perfect place for enjoying the natural beauty in calm and quiet surroundings of oak and blue pine jungle  devoid of pollution …... a unique experience for city dwellers.

Lansdowne is situated at altitude of around 1,706 meters on a hill, which was originally known as ‘Kaludanda’ in local language, enroute Kotdwar-Pauri road. The nearest railway station is Kotdwar at a distance of about 45 km.

How to reach Landsdowne

RAIL : Nearest railway station is Kotdwar (40 kms), which is well connected by  buses.  Kotdwar is well connected  with Delhi. 

ROAD : Lansdowne is well connected to Dehradun, Rishikesh, Kotdwar and  other cities of the region.  From Delhi the best option is to start early and drive via Delhi - Meerut - Bijnaur - Najibabad - Kotdwar and onwards to Lansdowne.  Kotdwar is the last station on the plains where after the hill drive starts. Resort is around 40 Kms from Kotdwar. It takes 5-6 hours from Delhi to reach the resort.

Sightseeing / Places to see at Lansdowne

Lansdowne is a beautiful retreat. It was founded during the British Raj by ‘Lord Lasndowne’ in 1887 A.D., thus the place has been named after him. The town is well developed, yet it is charmingly unspoiled and tranquil. The famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army also has its command office here. They have maintained the old-world charm of the 19th century and the place is still an ideal getaway

Lansdowne is ideal for a lazy, relaxing holiday. Excursions from the city can be made to the Takeshwar Mahadev temple or Jwalpadevi ,situated 45 km from Lansdowne. Kotdwar is a gateway to the hills and one of the last rail terminal for Garhwal.  Kotdwar also contains the Sidhbali temple and Karnva Ashram. The ancient Karnva Ashram is located 14 km from Lansdowne.  Legend has it that Shankuntala gave birth to prince Bharat here, after whose name the country is called Bharat Varsh.

Kanvashram : Situated at a distance of around 40 Kms from Lansdowne or 14kms. from Kotdwar, Kanva Rishi Ashram is an important place from the historical and archaeological point of view

Tarkeshwar Mahadev : 41 kms. from Lansdowne and at a height of 2,100 meters, this place is known for its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Surrounded by thick forests of deodar & Pine, it is an ideal place for those who seek for beauty in nature.  Best option to reach the place is to hire a jeep at Lansdowne as the drive is treacherous.

Bhulla Lake : On top of the town, Bhulla Lake offers an alike all-day fun to young and old both, maintained by the Indian Army. The neat and clean lake has boating facilities, an amusement park and a number of beautiful birds. The amazingly charming environment tempts you to visit the place again and again. An added feature is that you do not have to climb the hills to reach the lake, you can drive right up to the entrance

Adventure : The best way to explore Lansdowne is to go for trekking.  A tourist looking for nature trails can have all their demands fulfilled.  Camping and river crossing are the favorite pastimes of tourists who visit this place.

A number of treks into the hillside are launched from Lansdowne, which is a popular base camp. The nature treks range from simple hiking trails of a few hours or one day’s duration, to tougher climbs lasting a couple of days.  Garhwal Tourism organizes these treks

Jwalpadevi : 50 km is one of the better-known religious areas of the entire division on the main Pauri-Kotdwar road.  A large number of devotees come here during Ashtami (April and October) for pilgrimage.

Khirsu : The snow-covered mountains of Khirsu offers a panoramic view of the Central Himalayas and attracts a large number of tourists.  From here one can get a clear view of many named and unnamed peaks.  Located 19 kms. away from Pauri town and appx 100 Kms from Lansdowne, at an altitude of around 2,000 meters, Khirsu is a peaceful spot, free from pollution. The tranquility of the adjoining thick Oak and Deodar forests and apple orchards, is broken only by the chirping of birds.  The nearby ancient temple of Ghandiyal Devta is also worth a visit.

General Information 

• Area     :  5 sq. km.
• Altitude : 1,706 meters
• Season : Round the year
• Clothing  during Summers : Cottons for day and light woolens for night
• Clothing during Winters : Heavy Woolens
• Language :  Garhwali, Hindi and English

Best Season to visit - Blue Pine Resort is a round the year resort.

• In summers the days are pleasant and the nights are cool.
• During monsoon months the landscape is green due to abundant rains.
•  Autumn settles the weather and clear skies offer excellent sighting of the Himalayas.
•  The winter months can be snow bound offering excellent view of snow clad western Himalayan Range.

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