Lansdowne excursions consist of some of the finest places near the city. Excursions around Lansdowne, Uttarakhand are a must see for those visiting the city. Some of the famous places to visit around Lansdowne are:
Kotdwar
Kotdwar is where the hills start. It is one of the rail terminuses for the Garhwal region. Some of the places of interest in Kotdwar include the ancient Karnva Ashram, where Shakuntala gave birth to Bharat, the Sidhbali temple and the Charaik hills. Kotdwar is a very important place from the historical point of view as well.
Jwalpadevi
This is a religious spot which is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. It is one of the most popular religious places in the entire Garhwal and people come to pay a visit to Jwalpadevi in large numbers, every year. Also, during the navratras, a special religious festival is held at this temple.
Tarkeshwar Temple
Located in some of the deep oak and deodar forests, the Tarkeshwar temple is known for the ancient Siddhpeethas. The Tarkeshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located at an altitude of 2,092 metres above sea level. During the Shivratri festival, a special worship is organized at this temple. The Tarkeshwar temple was founded by the Adi Shankaracharya.
