Top Best Hill Stations to Visit in India ~ Travelling Tips:
Not many of the travellers have started visiting the Hill Stations in India, the stunning locations in Himalayan ranges from Shimla, Mussoorie, Manali to Coorg & Nandi Hills in Karnataka large number of Hill Stations are yet to be explored by many of you. So you can enjoy some of the best time with your partner, friends & family and can feel unbothered by the regular crowd in metro cities. There are about hundreds of acres of eco-friendly ranges are at various parts of India especially from Himachal, Uttarakhand, Kashmir to Meghalaya and in South Karnataka, Kerala are having big Hill Stations to enjoy as these are entirely secluded, pollution-free, relaxing and refreshing.
Top Best Hill Stations
So, you can enjoy not just lovely hills, jungle getaway but you can also enjoy the true beauty of nature & its purity traveling to Hill stations. You would be truly mesmerized by the ensemble of nature, its sounds which you can purely hear at Hills. Today, these hill towns spread across India are some of the top tourist places to travel to India. In fact in summer these hill stations also become popular places to go for parties for Indians and foreigners.
Some of the best Hill Stations in India are as follows-
Shillong, Meghalaya
The capital city of Meghalaya, Shillong is one of the most attractive hill station of India, it’s famous for receiving the highest rainfall in the world and for its dynamic natural beauty, lush green surroundings & music scenes, being home to the country’s favorite Blues band & many others. Shillong is amidst the Khasi Hills and a hill town perched at a height of 1496 meters above sea level.
Among the Top sightseeing spots or top tourist destinations in Shillong there areUmiam Lake, Botanical Garden, Ward’s Lake, Nohkalikai Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Elephant Waterfalls, Mawlynnong Village, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures and Lady Hydari Park.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla “Queen of the Hills” is located deep in the foothills of Himalayas, located at an altitude of 2159 meters, is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. Shimla city is looped across a single ridge with sharp hillsides surrounded by oak and rhododendron forests stretched in all directions. Snow-capped Himalayan peaks surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Great hills blend with structures from the colonial era, and impact of Shimla’s beauty can be observed in local lives of People.
There are lots of exploration sites including- The Ridge, Rashtrapati Niwas, The Mall Road, Himachal State Museum, Sankat Mochan Temple and Gordon Castle & Christ Church.
Coorg, Karnataka
Spread out on the Western Ghats, the misty valley of Coorg is enveloped in emerald landscapes and acres of coffee, tea and spice plantations. Coorg has stunning landscapes, covered with widely spread coffee farms and misty lush green forests and when forests are partially penetrated by the sun rays, come as a delightful sight to the visitors. Referred as the ‘Scotland of India’ due to its lush beauty and pleasant weather conditions, Coorg is also a major centre for spice and coffee production. So, just back and watch the fog roll by. Among the Top sightseeing spots there you will get Abbey Falls, Namdrolling Monastery, Iruppu Falls, Burude Falls, Tadiandamol Lake, Mallialli Falls and Nalakunda Palace are among top & Nagarhole National Park and Talacauvery also emerging for visitors per season.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Summer heat and humidity is a problem you would better found everywhere specially in Asia, but the hill stations in India come to your rescue welcoming you with incredible landscapes. Manali evokes visual of snow-covered mountains where bountiful nature offers variety of pleasures to tourists having varying tastes. It is a nature lover’s paradise. Because of its location against stunning backdrops and a cold climate all the way through, Shimla has its own place in Natural beauty. With mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is one of the best hill stations in North India for those looking to unwind.
Backpackers come to hang around in the villages near the main town and adventure tourists come for trekking, Paragliding, Rafting and Skiing. And just around 50 km away from Manali there is the famous Rohtang Pass which offers breathtaking sights of glaciers, peaks and valleys.
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Nainital is a small town settled amidst Uttrakhand Kumaon range. There’s a busy town bazaar and a web of walking tracks around the forested hillsides, which have enticed travellers since pre-independence days to retreat to Nainital.
To see the best sightseeing places at Hill Station Nainital you can go for boating here and take a stroll around the lake. Another amazing point in Nainital is the Naina Peak or china peak which is the highest peak in Nainital. It is located at an elevation of 2, 615 metres and is a popular trekking destination. The panoramic view from the top is also stunning.
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Nothing felt more peaceful than letting your fingers glide through the chill waters of the Dal Lake, while chatting with family or friends on a boat. The Dal Lake is surrounded by a variety of deciduous trees that promise a colorful show in their fall season. The weather in Kashmir is an experience of its own. The scenic splendor of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir has attracted people to this hill station since time immemorial. Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir after revoking Article 370 has also become favorite place for Indians & others to mesmerize its beauty. The sun rose at five in the morning and set at nearly eight at night, giving its tourists enough time to enjoy the valley, the people and the cuisine.
Srinagar is also famous for its charming houseboats, historic gardens and a mild summer climate, Srinagar rests in the Kashmir Valley along and around the banks of the Jhelum River and ranks among the best hill stations in India.
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Offering stunning view of the green Doon Valley and the distant white-capped Himalayan peaks, Mussoorie is located 34 km from Dehradun. Mussoorie is also known as ‘Queen of the Hills’ and among the most popular hill stations of the country. It is a captivating paradise for leisure travellers and honeymooners. A perfect summer resort and a major educational and cultural centre have been rolled into one hub.
There in Mussoorie you can walk up to the famous Mall road and also can admire the mist-covered hills from Mussoorie’s highest point called Lal Tibba. Whereas among the top visiting and mesmerizing places Jharipani Fall, Camel Back Road, Soham Heritage Art Centre, Kempty Falls and Clouds End are surveyed.
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang has its own
culture and beauty. There you will find a mix of religion, history and culture
with natural. Tawang is one of the least discovered towns in Arunachal Pradesh.
Dotted with Buddhist monasteries and mystical gomp as on one end and a war
memorial on another, it begins to work its magic on travellers the moment they
ascend the hills.
Among the Top searched spots in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh some of them are Bum
La Pass and Sela Pass, Madhuri Lake, Nuranang Falls, War Memorial and Tawang
Monastery etc.
Nandi Hills, Karnataka
Nandi Hills is a favored spot for couples, friends because of its stunning, mesmerizing beauty and secluded spots. Visitors from all parts of the country & foreign embark on trips to this Karnataka’s hill station. Nandi Hills is easily accessible from the capital city of Bangalore. The destination gets its name because the hills are shaped like a sleeping bull. Once upon time, these hills served as the best getaway resort for Tipu Sultan, and now it is the hottest destination for travelers across the India & Foreign.
There are a number of tourist attractions in Nandi Hills which are visited by plenty of tourists. Some of the popular points of interest in the town are – Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Sri Bhoga Narasimha Temple, Gavi Veerbhadra swamy temple and Summer Residence of Tipu Sultan
The Amrita Samovar is one of the main attractions of Nandi Hills.
