Darwan Singh Museum (Garhwali) - Indian Army museum built in 1888 highlighting history
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A historical defence museum named after first Victoria Cross holder from Garhwal Rifles Darwan Singh Negi, Darwan Singh Museum contains rarest collection of Garhwal Rifles. Located near the Parade Ground in Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal, Darwan Singh Museum was inaugurated in 1983.
Darwan Singh Museum is a well kept musuem where one can see arms and ammunitions used in the war. I was astonished to saw different types of guns, machine guns and rocket launcher. 50 rs ticket is charged for entry. Location is very near to the market and kept very clean by the army persons.
Darwan Singh Museum is a well kept musuem where one can see arms and ammunitions used in the war. I was astonished to saw different types of guns, machine guns and rocket launcher. 40 rs ticket is charged for entry. Location is very near to the market and kept very clean by the army persons.
Darwan Singh Negi VC (November 1881 – 24 June 1950) was the first Indian soldier ever to receive the Victoria cross from the hands of H.M. The king Emperor on the field of battle[1] and was among the earliest Indian recipients of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Negi was approximately 33 years old, and a naik (equivalent to corporal) in the 1st Battalion, 39th Garhwal Rifles, British Indian Army during the First World War when he performed the deeds during the Defence of Festubert for which he was awarded the VC.
He was awarded the medal on the same day as Khudadad Khan VC; but the latter's VC action was of earlier date, so that he is regarded as the first Indian recipient.
Negi retired with the rank of subedar, equivalent to a British captain. Both his son Balbir and Balbir's son Nitin served in the Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army; both achieved the rank of colonel.[3] His Victoria Cross is held by his family. The regimental museum of The Garhwal Rifles in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand is named the Darwan Singh Museum in his honour.
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About Darwan Singh Museum
The Darwan Singh Museum is a landmark in the history of the Indian Army. Locally known as the Garhwali Museum, the museum houses war memoirs ranging from antiques and weapons to badges, among other things. Named after Darwan Singh Negi, an army man posted at the Garhwal Regiment, the museum inaugurated in 1983. The museum offers an exceptional depiction of the events of past and the bravery of the warriors of the Garhwal Regiment. The most attractive part of this place is the very rare Garhwali rifle collection preserved here. Guns, cannons, and other arms and ammunitions also dot this military museum, which is nicely maintained and well presented. As you hear the valiant stories of the illustrious history of this regiment and the never ending honor rolls, you are bound to feel overwhelmed.
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Lansdowne : ये है भारत का सबसे खूबसूरत हिल स्टेशन This is India's most beautiful hill station
उत्तराखंड स्थित लैंसडाउन राज्य के गढ़वाल जिले का एक खूबसूरत छावनी शहर है जो भारत के सबसे खूबसूरत हिल स्टेशनों में गिना जाता है। यह एक ऐतिहासिक शहर है जिसे बसाने का श्रेय भारत में औपनिवेशिक काल के दौरान अंग्रेजों को जाता है। चीड़-देवदार के जंगलों के घिरा यह स्थल बहुत हद तक सैलानियों को आकर्षित करने का काम करता है।
लैंसडाउन ब्रिटिश द्वारा बसाया गया हिल स्टेशन है, उस दौरान यहां धार्मिक स्थल(चर्च) और कई भवनों का निर्माण करवाया गया था। वर्तमान में भी आप उस दौर की ब्रिटिश वास्तुकला को यहां की कुछ संरचनाओं के माध्यम से देख सकते हैं। सेंट मैरी चर्च अपनी खूबसूरत दीवारों और रंगीन ग्लास खिड़कियों के लिए सैलानियों के मध्य काफी ज्यादा विख्यात है।
आप यहां दरवान सिंह संग्रहालय की सैर का प्लान बना सकते हैं। यह एक वॉर म्यूजियम है जो शहर के मध्य भाग में स्थित है। दरवान सिंह संग्रहालय में सेना के गढ़वाल राइफल्स रेजिमेंट द्वारा लड़े गए विभिन्न युद्धों के यादगार संग्रहों को प्रदर्शित किया गया है।
अगर आप बर्फ से ढकी पहाड़ियों के रोमांचक दृश्यों को देखना चाहते हैं तो लैंसडाउन के टिप एन टॉप और स्नो व्यू प्वाइंट जरूर आएं। आप यहां से चौखम्बा और त्रिशूल की बर्फ से ढकी पर्वत श्रृंखलाओ को आसानी से देख सकते हैं। यह व्यू प्वाइंट यहां आने वाले सैलानियों के मध्य काफी लोकप्रिय है। यहां का सूर्यादय और सूर्यास्त देखने लायक होता है।
अन्य स्थलों के अलावा आप लैंसडाउन में भीम पकोड़ा स्थल की सैर करना न भूलें। यह दिलचस्प स्थल शहर के बाहरी इलाके की धूरा रोड पर स्थित है। दरअसल यह जगह एक पत्थर के लिए जानी जाती है। माना जाता है कि यहां किसी चट्टानी ढलान पर एक पत्थर रखा हुआ है जो इतना मजबूत है कि कोई भी इसे अपनी जगह से हिला नहीं सकता है। किवदंती के अनुसार जब पांडव निर्वासन में थे तो भीम ने एक पत्थर एक लैंसडाउन के बाहर एक चट्टान पर रख दिया था।
आप लैंसडाउन के पास प्रसिद्ध तर्केश्वर महादेव के दर्शन कर सकते हैं। यह मंदिर भगवान शिव को समर्पित है। तर्केश्वर महादेव तक पहुंचने के लिए मुख्य शहर से लगभग 1 घंटे का समय लगता है। तर्केश्वर महादेव देश के सबसे प्राचीन 'सिद्ध पीठों में गिना जाता है। हिन्दू आस्था का बड़ा केंद्र इस पूरे इलाके को पवित्र करता है।
A beautiful cantonment town in Garhwal district of Lansdowne State in Uttarakhand, which is counted among the most beautiful hill stations in India. This is a historic city which is credited for settling the British during the colonial period in India. Surrounded by pine-pirate forests, this site works to attract tourists to a great extent.
Lansdowne is a hill station constructed by the British, during that time religious sites (churches) and many buildings were built here. At present you can see the British architecture of that period through some of the structures here. St. Mary's Church is much more famous among the salonies for its beautiful walls and colorful glass windows.
You can make a plan to visit the Darwan Singh Museum here. It is a war museum located in the central part of the city. Memorable collections of various wars fought by the Army's Garhwal Rifles Regiment were displayed in the Darwan Singh Museum.
If you want to see the exciting scenes of snow-covered hills, then the tip n Top and Snow View Point of Lansdowne will come. You can easily see the snow-covered mountain ranges of Chaukhamba and Trishul from here. This View Point is very popular among the tourists visiting here. Here the sunrise and sunset are worth seeing.
Apart from other destinations, do not forget to visit Bhim Pakora site in Lansdowne. This interesting place is situated on the Dhura road on the outskirts of the city. Actually this place is known for a stone. It is believed that there is a stone placed on a rocky slope, which is so strong that no one can shake it from its place. According to legend, when Pandavas were in exile, Bhim placed a stone on a rock outside a Lansdowne.
You can visit the famous Lesheshwar Mahadev near Lansdowne. this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It takes about 1 hour from the main city to reach the village of Rameshwar Mahadev. Logeshwar Mahadev is counted among the oldest 'Siddha Peeth' of the country. The big center of Hindu faith sanctifies this whole area.
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Lansdowne, is a cantonment town in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Lansdowne is a town and a hill station situated on the Kotdwar - Pauri road at a height of 1,706 m in Uttarakhand, India. Lansdowne is located in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand, 45 km from Kotdwar.
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Originally known as Kaludanda (Hindi: कालूडाण्डा) after Kalu (Black) and Danda (Hill) in Garhwali, Lansdowne was founded and named after then Viceroy of India (1888-1894), Lord Lansdowne in 1887, and by 1901 it had a population of 3943.[1] Lansdowne was developed by the British for catering for the Recruits Training center of the Garhwal Rifles. Lansdowne was a major place of the activities of freedom fighters from British Garhwal during British period. Nowadays, the famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army has its command office here.[2] Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations of India and is popular since Britishers came to India. Lansdowne is unlike other hill stations as it is well connected with motorable roads but remote in its own way. It is situated at an altitude of 1,706 m above sea level surrounded with thick oak and blue pine forests in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state.
On 5 November 1887, the first battalion of Garhwal Rifles migrated from Almora to Lansdowne. Lansdowne was the only city after Almora in the late 1870s. People of different culture and states came to do business in Lansdowne after it became popular. The buildings and church of Lansdowne built during British period, which dates back to the pre-independence period. Lansdowne is an ideal location for eco-tourism as it is well preserved by the Government of Uttarakhand and the Garhwal Rifles. There is a road situated between jaiharikhal and Lansdowne which is called cool road( ठन्डी सड़क) where Indians were not allowed during the British times, it was only meant for Britishers. For the movement of Indians, a parallel road situated below this road was used.
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The War Memorial, at the Parade Ground of the Garhwal Rifles Center, is an attraction for the visitors. However, prior permission from the military authority has to be taken. Places of interest around the city include Tip n Top View Point, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple, which is the most visited Hindu Temple in Lansdowne and is flocked by thousands of devotees during the month of Sawan ( Indian Monsoon ), Santoshi Mata Temple, Regimental Museum (also called the Darwan Singh Sanghralaya), Bhullatal Lake, St. Mary's Church, and Lover's lane. The excursions from the city are Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhairav Garhi Temple, Bhim Pakora. The Annual ‘Sharadotsava’ (Festival of Autumn) is also organized at this hill station during autumn season. The old cemetery in Kitchner Lines is one of the more mysterious places and some even call it one of the most haunted places in lansdowne. Many war veterans have been laid to rest in the old cemetery and the graves are as old as 150 years.
The Garhwal Rifles regimental museum, also called Darwan Singh Sanghralaya, houses artefacts from the beginning of the Regiment. The Garhwal Rifles participated in the two world wars among countless other battles throughout its more than 100 years of history. All artifacts, including photographs, arms used by regimental commanders, captured weapons, campaign history and other information is displayed in this museum. There are many items, such as medals won by erstwhile Garhwal Rifle soldiers, that have been put on display, this includes the Victoria Cross awarded to Darwan Singh Negi and Gabar Singh Negi.
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Lansdowne :- Lansdowne, a cantonment town in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand is one of the most popular spots among the tourists. Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations of India and holds a terrific historical value. This town is situated at a height of 1706 meters above sea level and is beautifully surrounded with thick oak and blue pine forests.
Best time to Visit :- March to June in summers and September to November in autumn are the best times to enjoy camping.
Nearest Airport :- The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 152 km from Lansdowne.
Nearest Railways station :- Lansdowne is 41 km away from Kotdwar Railway Station.
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1. Tip n top :- Tiffin Top is a beautiful picnic spot located at a height of 2000 m above sea level and it provides an awesome view of the Chaukhamba and Trishul peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas. The sunset view from here is truly memorable. It is an ideal place to spend some quality time with family and friends amidst this beautiful location. This place needs a short walk of about 200 meters from the motorable road.
2. Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple :- Located atop a hill at 2092 meters, TarkeshwarMahadev Temple is believed to be one of the ancient holy sites or SiddhaPitas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Mahashivarathri festival draws a huge crowd from across the country.
3. St Marry Church :- At a distance of 2.5 km from Lansdowne Market, St. Mary Church is an Anglican church situated near the Tip-In-Top hill point of Lansdowne. This Church is a beautiful structure with its Victorian style architecture. It attracts a significant number of visitors because of its beautiful stained glass windows.
4. Darwan Singh museum :- At a distance of 500 m from Lansdowne Market near Parade Ground, Darwan Singh museum, Regimental Museum is a historical defense museum named after the famous Victoria Cross holder Darwan Singh Negi. It has a picture gallery and a short 10 minute documentary on history of Lansdowne and Garhwal Rifles is played.
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 per person
5. Bhulla lake :- One of the most favorite picnic spots among locals and tourists, Bhulla lake is a well maintained serene lake made and maintained by Indian Army. Bhulla lake is loved for its tranquil atmosphere as it is not much populate and there are ample boating facilities available here.
6. Kaleshwer temple :- At a distance of 1.5 km from Lansdowne Market, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient temple situated in Lansdowne. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is maintained by the army.KaleshwarMahadev Temple is a major place of worship for the people of Lansdowne.
7. Jwalpa Devi Temple:- Surrounded by the beauty of nature, Jwalpa devi temple offers lush green ambience to tourist from different corners of the world. Jwalpa devi temple is a holy and religious place. It is a renowned Siddhpeeth and is located near the road between Pauri and Satpuli.
8. St. John Church :- At a distance of 2 km from Lansdowne Market, St. John Church is a Roman Catholic Church located at the Mall Road near St. Mary Church in Lansdowne. St. John Church is the only running Church in Lansdowne and was established in 1936 under the supervision of Agra Diocese. The beautiful interiors and beautiful surroundings of the church attract pilgrims and tourists.
9. Bhim Pakora :- It can be reached after a 2km trek downhill on a rough path and the place is quite surprising as there are two big stones one above the other in perfect balance and while the stone can be moved with a finger it never falls down.
10. Durga Devi Temple :- At a distance of 28 km from Lansdowne, Durga Devi Temple is an ancient temple situated on the bank of River Khoh at Dugadda in PauriGarhwal district of Himachal Pradesh. This temple is located inside a cave and is dedicated to Goddesses Durga and is considered to be one of the oldest Siddh Piths. The temple is situated on the slope of a hill near the road to Pauri.
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Lansdowne is a hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was founded as a military garrison under the British Raj, and the Garhwali Museum traces the history of the Garhwal Rifles regiment, which still trains in the town. Close to colonial-era St. Mary’s Church, Tip-n-Top viewpoint is perched up on a ridge overlooking forested hills. Hindu devotees worship Shiva at the centuries-old Kaleshwar Temple.
Lansdowne, is a cantonment town. Lansdowne or Lansdown is a town and a hill station situated on the Kothdwar - Pauri road at a height of 1,706 m in Uttarakhand, India.
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Lansdowne, is a cantonment town in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Lansdowne or Lansdown is a town and a hill station situated on the Kotdwar - Pauri road at a height of 1,706 m in Uttarakhand, India. Lansdowne is located in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand, 45 km from Kotdwar.Originally known as Kaludanda (Hindi: कालूडाण्डा) after Kalu (Black) and Danda (Forest) in Garhwali, Lansdowne was founded and named after then Viceroy of India (1888-1894), Lord Lansdowne in 1887, and by 1901 it had a population of 3943.Lansdowne was developed by the British for catering for the Recruits Training center of the Garhwal Rifles. Lansdowne was a major place of the activities of freedom fighters from British Garhwal during British period. Nowadays, the famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army has its command office here. Lansdowne is one of the quietest hill stations of India and is popular since Britishers came to India. Lansdowne is unlike other hill stations as it is well connected with motorable roads but remote in its own way. It is situated at an altitude of 1,706 m above sea level surrounded with thick oak and blue pine forests in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state.
On 5 November 1887, the first battalion of Garhwal Rifles migrated from Almora to Lansdowne. Lansdowne was the only city after Almora in the late 1870s. People of different culture and states came to do business in Lansdowne after it became popular. The buildings and church of Lansdowne built during British period, which dates back to the pre-independence period. Lansdowne is an ideal location for eco-tourism as it is well preserved by the Government of Uttarakhand and the Garhwal Rifles. There is a road situated between Jaiharikhal and Lansdowne which is called cool road( ठन्डी सड़क) where Indians were not allowed during the British times, it was only meant for Britishers. For the movement of Indians, a parallel road situated below this road was used.The War Memorial, at the Parade Ground of the Garhwal Rifles Center, is an attraction for the visitors. However, prior permission from the military authority has to be taken. Places of interest around the city include Tip n Top View Point, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple, which is the most visited Hindu Temple in Lansdowne and is flocked by thousands of devotees during the month of Sawan ( Indian Monsoon ), Santoshi Mata Temple, Regimental Museum (also called the Darwan Singh Sanghralaya), Bhullatal Lake, St. Mary's Church, and Lover's lane. The excursions from the city are Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhairav Garhi Temple, Bhim Pakora. The Annual ‘Sharadotsava’ (Festival of Autumn) is also organized at this hill station during autumn season. The old cemetery in Kitchner Lines is one of the more mysterious places and some even call it one of the most haunted places in lansdowne. Many war veterans have been laid to rest in the old cemetery and the graves are as old as 150 years.
The Garhwal Rifles regimental museum, also called Darwan Singh Sanghralaya, houses artefacts from the beginning of the Regiment. The Garhwal Rifles participated in the two world wars among countless other battles throughout its more than 100 years of history. All artifacts, including photographs, arms used by regimental commanders, captured weapons, campaign history and other information is displayed in this museum. There are many items, such as medals won by erstwhile Garhwal Rifle soldiers, that have been put on display, this includes the Victoria Cross awarded to Darwan Singh Negi and Gabar Singh Negi.Lansdowne is also famous for standard education.It is the nearest hill station from Delhi and can be reached from Delhi by either road or train. The nearest railway station is Kotdwar at a distance of 44 km situated an elevation of only 370 m. Since Lansdowne is more than 1,300 m higher than Kotdwara, the drive from Kotdwara to Lansdowne is quite steep and scenic. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, near Dehradun at a distance of 152 km via Kotdwar-Haridwar road. The other and better route to reach Lansdowne is from Delhi via Meerut, Bijnore, Najibabad, Kotdwar and on to Lansdowne. It saves about 50 km and the road quality is also good all the way to Kotdwar. One has to take a right turn from NH-119 at a place where The Garhwal Rifles has put a huge signboard by painting the directions on rocks. Lansdowne is 83 km from Pauri and about 250 km from Delhi. The drive through Blue Pine trees on hills near Lansdowne is a wonderful experience.
Lansdowne is located at It has an average elevation of 1,706 metres (5,686 feet). Surrounded by thick oak and blue pine forests, Lansdowne has scenic beauty and good surroundings.
Famous Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple with its special Shivalinga and a Kund (a small pond) known as Gauri Kund is situated 39 km away from Lansdowne. People take bath in Gauri Kund before entering the temple.
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