Lansdowne
The village boy
This is a late afternoon in the village of Goomkhal, about 10 kms from Lansdowne. Many of the kids in this village grow up to join the Indian Army.
Road to Lansdowne
Best route to drive to Lansdowne from Delhi is through Meerut, Bijnore, Najibabad, Kotdwar and on to Lansdowne.
Its a beautiful journey
The drive up the hills from Kotdwar to Lansdowne is beautiful. Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forests, Lansdowne has scenic beauty and good surroundings.
Peek-a-boo!
In Lansdowne, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Take me home, country roads
Best route to drive to Lansdowne from Delhi is through Meerut, Bijnore, Najibabad, Kotdwar and on to Lansdowne.
Hand Pump
There are many hand pumps by the side of the hilly roads. These hand pumps help to get the ground water available in this hilly region.
Goomkhal
A quiet village near Lansdowne
Resting spot
The local people walk long distances. This is a spot at the mandir gates where often the locals sit to take some rest before moving on to their homes.
Sunset
The real beauty lies in the nature and valley all around Lansdowne.
Enjoy a trek in the laps of nature
The beautiful hill station is recommended for a quiet holiday with opportunities for trekking and cycling in the beautiful hills.
The sun sets in the Sivalik range
St. John's Church
The evening sets in
Sunrise
Sun rise in the Sivalik range is a beautiful sight to enjoy
The gate at St. John's Church
In the lawns of St. John's Church
Inside St. John's Church
Its a Roman Catholic Church which was established in 1936.
St. John's Church
St. John's Church
Afternoon get together
The village comes together at the hand pump each afternoon. The girls gossip and fill the utensils with water from the hand pump and carries them back home balancing on their head.
Way to home
A windy afternoon
Its a beautiful world
The last rays
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church
The beautiful old church is maintained by the Garhwal Rifles
Tip-in-Top point
Beautiful views of the valley can be seen from here, but is very crowded like typical known tourist spots in India.
Bhulla Tal Lake
An artificial lake where you can take a boat ride. This is a favourite spot for the children.
The cantonment area
Farming in the hills
Kullum
They call this fruit Kullum which is grown in the hills.
Graffiti
The graffiti tells all in a nutshell. Seen on the walls of a hotel near Lansdowne.