Popular Hill Stations In India

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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India is a vast country with diverse topography – from mountainous terrain in the North to vast beaches in the South and plains plus plateau in between. The hill stations of India are blessed with immense natural beauty attracting tourists from across the globe and are a big hit with honeymooners. These are tiny towns surrounded by hills and mountain peaks all around. These hill stations are perfect getaways, far from the scorching summer heat that exits in the plains of India. The nature is as its best here and these hills stations are a must see. The majestic hills, snow-capped mountains, gorgeous valleys, lovely waterfalls, lush greenery, salubrious climate are the highlights of these hill stations.

Indian hill destinations are the most sought after tourist destinations for both Indian and foreign tourists. There are several destinations which are located amidst the Himalayan mountain ranges. Due to their proximity to Himalayas they have a pleasant atmosphere throughout the entire summer season. Some of the popular hill stations of northern India are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Shimla, Dehradun, Nainital, Manali etc.

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... India is also rich with several charming hill stations which are blessed with natural beauty and cool environment as well. Few of the renowned South India hill stations are Munnar, Kodaikanal, Ooty, Horsley hills, Coorg, Coonoor and many more. All the hill stations are also counted as perfect honeymoon sites for newly wedded couples.

Hill stations of India are thronged by the adventure-enthusiasts because they offer plentiful range of adventure sports activities, such as mountaineering, trekking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking skiing and paragliding. Given below is a list of the major hill stations of India. These must not be missed on your holiday to India.

Kashmir, Paradise on Earth, is the perfect destination of the nature lovers. The miraculous beauty of Kashmir makes visitors spellbound. The several lovely and stupefying attractions of the place will add more charm in your journey. The famous attractions of Kashmir are: Jama Masjid, Gulmarg, Shalimar Bagh, Shikaras, Pari Mahal, Shankaracharya Temple, Chashma Shahi, Pahalgam, Mughal Gardens, Martand, etc.

Manali is a popular hill station of North India.It lies in Uttranchal. Many tourists visit this destination throughout the year to spend a peaceful holiday. It enjoys a pleasant atmosphere for most of the time of the year. It houses some good temples too.

Shimla is a wonderland located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Aptly called the Queen of Hill Stations, it boasts of snow-capped mountain peaks, lakes, valleys, waterfalls and much more. The Ridge road, the Mall and Jakhu hill are its main highlights.

Ladakh is a unique destination like none other. It is packed with several adventure sports opportunities.

Darjeeling is another very popular holiday spot. The name Darjeeling infers its name from the Tibetan word Dorje which stands for a precious stone or the thunderbolt and ling entailing place. Darjeeling and Gangtok are a tremendous combination of placidity, verdant hills, panoramic views and most especially the bewitching beauty of the mighty Kanchanjunga. These towns are notable for ambiance of desolation and they offer magnificent view of the immense plains, beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations and orchard lying below. The holidays to Darjeeling become more enchanting and spellbinding when the journey is covered by Toy Train. Its tracks ascend from sea level to an elevation of over 7,500 ft in just about 70 km. It covers about 83 km in six or seven hours while passing through the breezes of mountains.

Ooty is one of the highly visited places in India. It is located in Tamil Nadu. The Ooty is also acknowledged as the best known honeymoon site for couples. This cool place encompasses some mesmerizing hotels and resorts as well.

Fondly known as the Tea Country, Munnar in Kerala is a popular holiday destination, a hit among the honeymooners. Located in the Idduki district, the quaint hill station is known for its high mountains, deep valleys and sprawling odoriferous tea gardens. The town is also blesses with various wildlife attractions like Eravikulam National Park and many religious centers as well. Located close to Cochin, the town is best visited during the months of September to May.

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