Top 10 Hill Stations in India
Shimla- Queen of the Hills
Located at an altitude of approximately 7000, feet Shilma is one of the most beautiful hill stations of India. The entire city is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests.
Main Attractions: Arki Fort, Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, Scandal Point, Viceregal Lodge, Jakhoo Temple and Christ Church
Nainital-Land of Lakes and Hills
Commonly known as the Lake District of India, Nainital is one of the most popular Honeymoon destinations in India. This famous Uttarakhand hill station is popular for enchanting lakes and lush green hills.
Attractions in Nainital:Nainital Lake, Naini Peak, Tiffin Top, Snow View, Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo, Gurney House, Sattal, Naini Devi Temple, Ghorakhal
Ooty- Jewel of Nilgiri
It was once the summer Capital of madras by the British. The place is famous for Nilgiri Mountain Railway- the world heritage toy train route that moves through the beautiful Nilgiri Mountain.
Main Attractions in Ooty: Avalanche Valley, Dolphin’s Nose, Lamb’s Rock, Rose Gardens, Kalhatti Falls, Doddabetta Peak, Nilgiri Mountain Railways, Botanical Gardens, Emerald Lake.
Shillong- A pristine Beauty
The beautiful hill station is the capital of Meghalaya and is famous for green forests and beautiful water falls
Tourist Attractions in Shillong: Umiam Lake, Botanical Garden, Ward’s Lake, Elephant Waterfalls, Spread Eagle Falls, Mawlynnong Village, Mawphlang Sacred Forest.
Mount Abu- A Oasis in the desert
The beautiful hill station is located in the desert state of India, Rajasthan.
Attractions in Mount Abu: Dilwara Jain Temples, Guru Shikhar, Nakki Lake, Wildlife Sanctuary, Trevor’s Tank, Toad Rock, Abu Road.
Kalimpong- Solitude to enjoy
Located at the foothill of Himalayan Mountain range Kalimpong is a calm and quite hill station in West Bengal famous for tea gardens and monasteries.
Gangtok- The Paradise of North East
This beautiful hill station is famous for its charming valleys and monasteries.
Daringbadi- Kashmir of Orisa
The beautiful place is in Kandhmal district of Orisa. It is famous for its production of organic turmeric.
Almora- A Gem of Kumaon
Located on a horse shoe shaped hill at an altitude of 1682 meters, this is the place where you can find happiness and can communicate with a nature.
Munnar- Land of Teas
Located at the confluence of three mountain valleys- Mudrapuzha, Nallathani, Kundala-Munnar is one of the enchanting hill stations in Kerala.