Garhwali Museum
About This Museum
People find their way up our winding mountain roads to Lansdowne for the quiet and the views, but they always end up here, at this old stone building. It doesn't feel like a typical museum; it feels more like stepping directly into an officer's mess from a century ago. You're surrounded by the heavy, dark wood furniture and the silent gaze of animal trophies from another era. The whole place has this incredible, hushed atmosphere that makes you want to speak in a whisper.
Collection Highlights
The real draw is the historic weaponry—you can get right up close to polished Lee-Enfield rifles and other arms that have seen history unfold. Don't miss the personal effects on display; seeing a soldier's carefully preserved uniform or a handwritten letter from that time makes it all feel so immediate.
Visitor Information
It's right on the main Kotdwar-Pauri Road, you really can't miss it. Just pop in during daylight hours—there's no fuss, no hefty ticket price, just a small donation is appreciated to help keep the lights on.
Architecture & Building
A classic colonial-era stone structure built by the British Raj, sturdy and unpretentious, designed to last in the Himalayan climate.
Contact & Location
Address: Uttarakhand Open University, Keshav Kunj, Haldwani Talli, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139, India
Phone: +91 75005 88928
