Places Included
- Kaludanda Café
- Lansdowne Trip Travel Café
- Tip N Point Café
- Alps Café
- Café Ullasa And Camping
- Fairydale Restaurant
- Musafir Café
- Oak Town’s Flavour Tadka
- Rasta Café Aamsaur
- Divine Café And Restaurant
- The Café Blues
- Pizza Bite
- Yashika Green Forest Restaurant
Get away from the hubbub of the city and dwell in the picturesque views of the Himalayas at this pleasant hill station in Uttarakhand. Named after Lord Lansdowne, who commanded the reign of the country as the Viceroy during the year 1888, Lansdowne is a well-kept secret of the hills. Not crowded with flocks of tourists throughout the year, this quaint destination has been well-preserved since the British Raj. Ironically, this peaceful hub in the hills is actually the Home to Garhwal Rifles. However, the serenity of the place remains undisturbed, lending travelers an unhindered calmness during their stay. Situated in the Pauri Garhwal district, Lansdowne still holds the charm of the colonial era in its infrastructure and vibe.
A five-hour drive from Delhi, Lansdowne is the perfect destination for that weekend getaway that you’ve been trying to take. While eager tourists may not find much for sightseeing, those searching for solace will want to extend their weekend stay slighter longer. Beautiful cottages, pretty skies, cool breeze and plenty of cafes to satiate your appetite, Lansdowne is all that and much more.
Best Cafes In Lansdowne
Surrounded by oak and blue pine trees on all sides, you’d be enamoured by how much beauty and taste a place can hold. Here are some of the best cafes offering a gorgeous glimpse of the Himalayas while you eat.
1. Kaludanda Café
Kaludanda literally translates to black hills and this quaint café located near the Bhulla Tal is the perfect resting spot after a long stroll. Overlooking the hills, with a river flowing nearby, you can sip on the some hot cappuccino and indulge in some pancakes at this place.
Where: Bhulla Tal, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, India, 246155
Timings: 8 am-9:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,900
Cuisines Offered: Desserts, Seafood
2. Lansdowne Trip Travel Café
All those hikers and adventurous peeps looking for an aesthetic place to sit and chill, head to this café in Lansdowne. With an artistic vision, the café goes deep into the oak forest and lends it a vintage touch. Scrumptious grilled sausage and salami sandwiches and a hot cup of coffee with long conversations is what strikes a chord with the customers.
Where: Near Saint Mary's Church, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 10:30 am-8:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,000
Cuisines Offered: Sandwiches, Coffee, Bakery
3. Tip N Point Café
If you want to witness what the world looks like from the highest peak of Lansdowne, you must not skip Tip n Point in your itinerary. Overlooking Shivalik hills, slurp on a bowl of masala maggi and steamed momos while sipping on some Chinese tea right after.
Where: RMQP+3RX, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 10 am-9 pm
Cost For Two: ₹500
Cuisines Offered: Fast Food, Coffee
4. Alps Café
Housed inside the pristine Alpine Resort, the café is slightly away from the main city. This establishment has a well-kept ambience and best views of snow-clad mountains. Along with this, you’d be smothered by the frothy chocolate shake and crispy french fries that they have to offer.
Where: Deriyakhal, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 12 pm-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,600
Cuisines Offered: Continental, Italian
5. Café Ullasa And Camping
If you’re looking for some adrenaline rush, this place has amazing camping sites for you to stay and a fab café to dine in. Be it mac and cheese that you’ve been craving or spicy hakka noodles, you will find it all here.
Where: Mall Road, Near Cantonment Board, Lansdowne 246155 India
Timings: 10 am-11 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,000
Cuisines Offered: Chinese, Indian, Italian
An in-house restaurant of Fairydale resort, this eatery has a pleasant and eye-soothing ambience. If you happen to be here, don’t miss out on the traditional Garhwali breakfast.
Where: Bungalow No. 29, Pauri Garhwal, near Bhulla Lake, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 10 am-9 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,300
Cuisines Offered: Indian, Mughlai, Garhwali
This is not centrally-located in Lansdowne but somewhere on the way to the hill station from Kotsdwar. The small and quaint coffee place is brimming with customers right in the morning. Passers-by stop for a cup of coffee and a hot bowl of maggi which is one of their bestsellers. With great portion size and affordable prices, the place has some crispy french fries that you should try too.
Where: Fathepur, Kotdwar - Lansdowne Rd, near 7 Hills, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand 246127
Timings: 8 am-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹800
Cuisines Offered: Coffee, Quick Bites
8. Oak Town’s Flavour Tadka
The desis at heart would start craving the typical North Indian food after a few days in Lansdowne. Fret not, because Oak Town’s Flavour Tadka brings all the Indian flavours on your table. From Indian to Asian, they have plenty of delicacies to devour. Paneer pasanda, dal makhni, butter chicken and naan paint the perfect meal here while Asian lovers can try their fried chicken momos which are delicious.
Where: Lansdowne Market Rd, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 9 am-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,000
Cuisines Offered: Indian, Asian
9. Rasta Café Aamsaur
Literally on the way, this pretty café lies on the Kotdwar-Lansdowne road and offers some of the best views of the Himalayas. They have a beautiful outdoor seating with colourful upholstery and mesmerizing views. In fact, you can even camp at this site and enjoy cultural events at take place occasionally at the café. The best things to try here are Chilli garlic noodles, virgin mojito and orange juice.
Where: Kotdwar - Lansdowne Rd, Aamsor, Uttarakhand 246149
Timings: 24 hours
Cost For Two: ₹1,500
Cuisines Offered: Chinese, Fast Food, Indian
10. Divine Café And Restaurant
Housed inside the luxurious Le Osh Hotel in Lansdowne, the café cum restaurant is run by a mother-son duo. With the best of ambience and facilities, you can dig into their delicious food and enjoy your stay at hotel too. You must try their hot sizzlers and creamy white sauce pasta too. Their thin-crust pizza has loads of toppings and the mocktails are a delightful respite.
Where: Near kotnala bakery LeOsh Hotel, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 7 am-10:30 pm
Cost For Two: ₹1,700
Cuisines Offered: Mughlai, Italian, Chinese, Indian
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11. The Café Blues
The café is situated at a really high altitude at the Tip n Top point in Lansdowne. This point is famous for many adventurous activities along with trekking and witnessing serene views of the mountains. The café’s interiors are blue and it is inside the Blue Alpine resort. At such a high altitude, the café offers a distinct kind of coffee blend that tastes delicious and is a must-try.
Where: Tip n Top point, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 8 am-9 pm
Cost For Two: ₹800
Cuisines Offered: Coffee, Quick Bites
12. Pizza Bite
Pizza lovers can now let out a breath of relief because this place has got all kinds of pizzas in Lansdowne. Crispy, crunchy, deep-dish, thin-crust and hand-tossed varieties taste amazing when it comes to pizzas. Full of toppings and cheese, you should opt for the Farm fresh pizza or a chicken cheese one if you’re a non-vegetarian.
Where: Kouriya, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand 246149
Timings: 10 am-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹500
Cuisines Offered: Pizza
13. Yashika Green Forest Restaurant
The comfy and cute Yashika Green Forest Resort in Lansdowne is a pristine location amidst nature. While enjoying the forest cover, indulge in the in-house restaurant which offers an intimate ambience. Near the Bhulla Tal Lake, savour the beauty and serenity of the place with their amazing cappuccino, maggi and some pizzas.
Where: Kotdwar - Lansdowne Rd, Lansdowne, Uttarakhand 246155
Timings: 8 am-10 pm
Cost For Two: ₹800
Cuisines Offered: Quick Bites, Maggi, Pizza