India is a country that breathes unity in diversity in healthy balance at all levels; climate is no exception and the hill stations of India have been the cause of several pleasant climatic conditions around the country. Let us take a peek into the various tourist spots under this category in various parts of the country.
Amongst the most popular hill stations of India are:
Auli Uttar Pradesh – Located in the lap of the ice-capped mountains, it is one of the newer and major hill stations of India where skiing is a major leisure activity.More »
Dalhousie Located at 80 km from Pathankot, it is spread over five hills and has its own distinctive flavor of peace and tranquility amid natural bliss.More »
Darjeeling A haven of natural beauty of a different level altogether, this place with colonial charm intact, in the northern part of West Bengal exudes a refreshing air of innocence.More »
Dehradun Located in the state of Uttaranchal about 235 km from Delhi in the heart of the Doon valley, this city has the holy Ganges to its east, the Himalayas to its north, and the Shivalik range to its south. More »
Gangtok Capital city Sikkim, it is much traveled for its numerous monasteries and the scenic views of the majestic Himalayas. Gangtok is actually one of the important hill-stations of India.More »
Khandala Set amidst the Sahyadri Mountains in the state of Maharashtra, it exhibits a profusion of natural riches. A flight from the everyday toil and commercialism, it serves as a great outing on your tour to India.More »
Kullu Cradled in the charming Kullu valley in the backdrop of the Himalayas, this town is well-known for its temples and the celebrations of the annual Dussehra festival, both of which ensure huge influx of tourists.More »
Lonavala Commonly known as the ‘jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains’, Lonavala is set in the heart of the green hills of the Western Ghats and serves as a popular outing from Mumbai.More »
Manali Formerly termed as the “end of the habitable world”, this is one of the important India hill stations in the northern region. The pleasant climate provides for a perfect holiday getaway.More »
Mount Abu Atop an altitude of 1,220 meters above sea level, Mt. Abu is Rajasthan’s pride as a hill station. It is located around 180 km from Jodhpur, which is the second largest city of the state, and 509 km away from the state capital, Jaipur. More »
Munnar One of the major tea trade centers in Kerala, it is set at an altitude of 1520 meters, in the eastern side of the state.More »
Kodaikanal Set amid the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu, it is one of the choicest hill stations of India towards the south.More »
Coorg Locally called Kodagu, it is a lovely piece of land rarely explored, near the beautiful blue Sahyadari Mountains and densely vegetated valleys.More »
Coonoor A part of the famous Nilgiri Hills, Coonoor is located in the upper region of the Hulikal ravine at an elevation of 1,800 m above sea level at 19 km from Ooty.More »
Kasauli Located in the lower Himalayas, Kasauli is one of the favorite hills stations of India today. More »
Kashmir Travel to this state in the northern India and you will feel heaven on earth itself. Lakes, flowers, lots of greenery and vast expanses of snow during winters are absolute delights.More »
Khajjiar Located in the picturesque Chamba valley, it is a delightful stopover for the tourists traveling between Dalhousie and Chamba. More »
Mussoorie Often called the “Queen of the Hills”, and located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie derives its name from the Mansur shrub that grows in abundance here.More »
Nainital Developed around a lake, Nainital is simply heavenly bliss with cottages, steep sylvan mountains.More »
Ooty Referred to as the ‘queen of southern hill stations’, Ooty (also Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam), the summer resort, is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It was founded and developed into thus by the British Collector John Sullivan.More »
Shimla The capital city of Himachal Pradesh, and located about 343 km from Delhi at an altitude of 2,213 meters above sea level, it was founded by the British in 1819 and developed accordingly.More »
Srinagar The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, it is aptly the pride of the picturesque valley of Kashmir. Its lakes, the charming rows of houseboats, the lovely gardens and clear climate will mesmerize you.More »
Mahabaleshwar Set along the western ghats of Maharashtra, the refreshing resort of Mahabaleshwar is a perfect holiday getaway.More »
