Best Hill Station in India

Best Hill Station in India

Are you the one, who is bored of the usual schedule of life and yearning to get rid of them for a couple of days? If you are one of them and looking for a serene dwelling, your search ends here!

Mentioned below are some of the most visited hill stations in India, which are not only perfect to for a wonderful and memorable vacation. Visit these hilly retreats during the summer and beat the scorching heat, or enjoy their heavenly beauty during the winters and soak in their charm and appeal.

1.Nanital

Crowded around a deep, green volcanic lake, Nainital is Kumaon’s largest town and favourite hill resort.Plenty of hotels are set in the forested hills around the lake. There’s a busy bazaar and a spider’s web of walking tracks covers the forested hillsides to viewpoints overlooking the distant Himalayan peaks. For travellers, it’s an easy place to kick back and relax, eat well, and go horse riding or paddling on the lake. In peak seasons – roughly May to mid-July and October – Nainital is packed to the gills with holidaying families and honeymooners, and hotel prices skyrocket.

2.Shimla

Shimla abounds in natural bounty and looks picture perfect. The small hill station amidst the lofty snow-clad Himalayan ranges, surrounded by lakes and lush green pastures look as though an artist has painted them. This beautiful hill station derives its name from "Goddess Shyamla", who is supposed to be an avatar of Goddess Kali. This lovely hill station was 'discovered' by the British who immediately fell in love with this place. Infact, they went to the extent of declaring Shimla as their summer capital. So pack your bags, catch the next flight and visit to Shimla - A place where dreams come true!

3.Manali 

It is a retreat in Himachal Pradesh, well known for its bewitching beauty and numerous adrenaline pumping activities. From Heli Skiing to the Temples, it has a varied diversity of everything. Manali is also renowned as the “Prime Honeymoon destination”, of India. Last but not the least, it the starting point of the most fascinating and enthralling highways in India – The Leh-Manali Highway.

4.kullu

Kullu is a hot-spot for adventure sports. Trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, paragliding and hiking over the Himalayan glaciers are some of the activities that Kullu offers. Angling is another activity enjoyed a lot by locals as well as tourists. Mountaineering beginners can trek around the Beas Kund region, Hanuman Tibba and Deo Tibba.The most enjoyable meals would be at the dhabas on the highways. Small restaurants around the bus depot area that serve snacks like pakoras, chhole bhature and momos are popular here.

5.Mussoorie

The adjectives mystical hill station or the ‘Queen of Hills’ suit this hill station the best. A mere distance of 35km form Dehradun, Mussoorie is located at a height of 1,880m above the sea level. Be it spending quiet moments, admiring the heavenly beauty of the nature, witnessing panoramic views of the Doon Valley or enjoying an exhilarating ropeway cable ride, Mussoorie is the answer to all!

6.Almora

The beauty of the hills has captivated millions including Swami Vivekananda, who meditated here and wrote some of his popular speeches. It has provided a sanctuary for the people who visit the hills to find solace from the monotony of life. It was the serenity of the picturesque landscape that helped Rabindranath Tagore and many others in their conquest to rejuvenate the lost sparks of their lives

7.Chamba 

The town is known for its spectacular temple architecture and splendid natural beauty. The town is situated amongst beautiful valleys and has tourists visiting the place throughout the year. The area has rich flora and fauna in the Sub Himalayan ranges and is known for a pleasant climate throughout the year. The temples, lakes, and wildlife sanctuaries in the region makes it an ideal tourist destination. This place is also known as the Land of Shiva. It has a serene and untouched natural beauty.

8.Badrinath

Located between the two mountains Nar and Narayan, Badrinath Dham is a majestic sight as well as the the most important of all the Char Dhams. Lakhs of tourist come every year to this sacred Badrinath town to seek blessings and to get a glimpse of the famous temple of Shri Badrinathji.

Badrinath is the only Shrine which is part of both Chota Char Dham and India Char Dham. Badrinath is one among four pilgrimage centres in four corners of India. Among them were Badrikashram (Badrinath Temple) in the North, Rameshwaram in South, Dwarkapuri in west and Jagannathpuri in east

9.Ranikhet

Ranikhet is a place related with the legends of Himalayas. Historical accounts tell us the Queen Padmini of Kumaon was enchanted by this tiny hill paradise. King Sudhardev obliged her, by building a palace here for the queen and named the place Ranikhet (the queen's fields). 

anikhet has a cool climate all through the year and can be visited anytime of the year. But the best time would be from February to November avoiding the heavy snow months.

10.Gulmarg

The most popular and liked skiing destination in India, Gulmarg (meaning ‘meadow of flowers’) is located 52km from Srinagar. The once summer home of kings like Yousuf Shah Chak and Jahangir, on a visit to Gulmarg, you can witness how beautiful the world appears in white! Besides skiing and ice-skating, you can also chance a ride on the second highest cable car in the world.

11.Dharamshala

The variety Dharamsala offers for sightseeing ranges from temples, churches and monasteries to museums, ancient towns and places of natural beauty. Every season and every spot has its own special offering.

he High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamsala. This is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful.

12.Dalhousie

Known for its pleasant climate and natural beauty, Dalhousie is one of the most famous hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is located in the district of Chamba at an elevation of around 2,000 meters.his scenic hill station if framed by the river Ravi flowing at the base of the town. Dalhousie is a popular destination for honeymooners. Dalhousie also offers you the spectacular view of the majestic snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range located in Jammu and Kashmir, Sach Pass and Chamba’s Pangi Valley.

13.Lansdowne

Lansdowne Travel guide is the best alternative for the tourists get facts and highlights before visiting this hidden jem. The cool air and amazing vistas provide you with unforgettable experiences. The soothing and salubrious climate of this region attracts a good number of people to visit and spend their holidays here. Nature lovers and newlyweds love this hill station as it is considered a treasure trove of romance and scenic beauty.

14.Darjeeling

Darjeeling hill town is located at an altitude of 6,710ft in north east India and is part of the state of West Bengal. The nearest airport is Bagdogra and the nearest major railway junction is New Jalpaiguri (NJP). Unlike in Gangtok, there is no helicopter service from Bagdogra to Darjeeling town. You need to go by road and negotiate steep & winding mountain roads. No wonder you will see numerous sprawling tea estates in Darjeeling that produce world's best tea, as well as the amazing narrow gauge Toy Train - an engineering marvel which could overcome the steep gradients and curves of the mountains and provided a scenic railway transportation in the hills. 

15.Gangtok

Gangtok is one of the most picturesque places to visit in the whole of India. It presents the perfect image of India’s great and varied topography. This hold true to most parts of Sikkim.Gangtok, being Sikkim’s capital and most prominent tourist attraction, has loads to offer to tourists. Be it unparalleled natural beauty or an adrenaline rush through adventure activities Gangtok has several options for whatever visitors are looking for. Gangtok is also known as the land of monasteries due to the sheer number of monasteries it houses. It has emerged as a major Buddhist pilgrimage center and has some of the finest monasteries in India that you cannot afford to miss.

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