Sterling Vanvasa Outer Lansdowne is more than a getaway — it’s a rare invitation into exploring numerous landmarks and iconic hotspots with Sterling. Visit Tiffin Top, Shri Tarakeshwar Dham Mandir, Bhulla Tal (Lake), Snow Point, Lover’s Lane, St. Mary’s Church Lansdowne, Garhwali Museum and many more.
State: Uttarakhand
Destination Type: Mountain
Destinations Nearby: Corbett and Rishikesh
Languages: Hindi and English
Nearest Railway Station: Kotdwar Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Max. summer temp: 40°C I Min. summer temp: 25°C
Max. winter temp: 15°C | Min. winter temp: 10°C
Best time to visit - October to March
Climate: Pleasant and moderate throughout the year
Step into the woods just beyond the property and you may come across the gentle movement of barking deer, the curious gaze of grey langurs, or the distinctive call of Indian civets. If you're lucky — and quiet — you might catch a glimpse of the leopard, the region’s most elusive and majestic resident. Wild boars, porcupines, and jungle cats are also known to inhabit the area, while the forest floor carries telltale signs of their silent presence.
The resort offers curated guided nature trails for guests of all ages and fitness levels. Whether it’s a short morning ramble through oak and pine, or a more rugged trek uphill, every path is a story — rich with native herbs, rustling leaves, and panoramic hill views.
Outer Lansdowne is a birder’s paradise. Wake up to a melodic chorus of Himalayan bulbuls, oriental magpie-robins, crimson sunbirds, and white-throated kingfishers
When the sun dips behind the hills, the sky at Vanvasa reveals its most breathtaking secret — a wide, open galaxy of stars, unmarred by pollution or city lights.
Nearby viewpoints offer unmatched vistas of the setting sun spilling across valleys and treetops. It’s the perfect way to close a day in the forest — camera in one hand, silence in the other.