Top 11 Hill Stations of India

Friends, when the heat rises, the thought of hill station comes into everyone's mind. Everyone wants to spend their summer vacation in the hill station. Every man would like to visit Best Hill Stations in India.

On hearing the name of the hill station, one thinks of pleasant weather, natural beauty, and fun there. This is the reason that every year people like to visit various hill stations of India. It is very nice to visit these hill stations in the summer season and enjoy them there.

By the way, there are hill stations in many states of India from Kashmir to Kanya Kumari. But today we will describe here 11 Best Hill Stations in India about some selected hill stations so that you can easily choose your favorite place. So let's know.

1. Leh (Jammu and Kashmir):

 Going by road will be a very thrilling experience. Keylong is the first important stop from Manali via Rohtang Pass, where the hills are visible all around. There are two ways to reach Leh by road - one from Manali and the other from Srinagar. From Manali to Leh, there are five passes like an array, in which one pass has the distinction of being the highest pass in the world. It houses the Vijay Mahal and Stupa, apart from looking at the tall beautiful mountains, trees, waterfalls, and the beautiful river. The peace and beauty here cannot be compared with any other place in the world. There are many monasteries around Leh. There are many monasteries here and each mutt has its specialty. There is Shankar Math in the north direction adjacent to Leh. In it are the figures of the Ishta Avalokiteshvara Padmahari of Buddhism whose thousand heads are depicted. Thiksey Monastery falls on the way to Hemis Monastery, 20 km from Leh. The view of the Leh Valley from this 12-story monastery built on the top of the mountain is very beautiful.

2-Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir):

On hearing the name of Srinagar located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, the view of Dal Lake, beautiful tall trees, and snow-laden mountains pass before our eyes. Truly seeing Srinagar is like seeing Paradise. Although the city is famous for houseboats, historic gardens, and valleys. The valleys situated on the banks of river Dal Lake and Jhelum are very beautiful and heaven-like.Some distance away from Srinagar is a very old Martand (Sun) temple. Some distance away is the Amarnath cave dedicated to Shiva in the Anantnag district.

Thirty kilometers away from Srinagar is the shrine of Muslim Sufi saint Sheikh Nooruddin Wali, Charar-e-Sharif. Hazratbal Masjid is situated on the banks of the famous Dal Lake located in Srinagar. Kheer Bhavani Temple located in Tullamulla of Srinagar district is one of the major religious places here.Srinagar is connected to many major cities by National Highway 1A. It is 293 km away from Jammu. It is 876 km away from the country's capital Delhi. To reach Srinagar, after reaching Jammu by rail, you can catch a new train from Jammu and reach Srinagar. There is an airport in Srinagar. For Srinagar, you can get Indian Airlines flight information from Delhi, Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.

3. Shimla and Manali (Himachal Pradesh):

Most of the tourists from India go to visit Himachal. Shimla and Manali are the most famous places for a honeymoon in Himachal. Here one has a beautiful view of the valley and the Himalayan Mountain peaks all around. You don't need to go on a honeymoon only. Shimla: Shimla is also known as the city of seven hills, surrounded by greenery that relaxes the mind. Even in summer, the maximum temperature here remains around 25 degrees. The best time for snow skiing is between January and March. Along with fishing and golf, you can also enjoy trekking by coming here.

Narkanda to Banjar and Sarahan to Sangla are the famous track routes in Shimla-Kinnaur region. Both the routes are about three and a half kilometers away. There are places to visit here like The Mall, Taradevi Temple, Summer Hill, and Shimla State Museum. The Mall is Shimla's shopping street with many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, post offices, and tourist offices.

Shimla is not far from Delhi. Delhi is just 345 km away. It is easily accessible by car by the road. There is also the facility of air travel from Delhi to Shimla. If you want to go by rail, then the narrow gauge line goes from Kalka to Shimla.

Manali:

Manali is about 275 km from Shimla. Seeing Manali surrounded by mountains from all sides, one experiences adventure and romance. This is a great spot for adventurous people. The visitors who come here stay in the village located in the town of Partake and enjoy trekking, skiing, and rafting here. About 53 KM from Manali. The famous Rohtang Pass, located far away, gives tourists adventurous and breath-taking views of glaciers, peaks, and valleys.

The places to see in Manali are Vyas River, Jogini Waterfall, Hadimba Devi Temple, Manikaran Gurudwara, Solang Valley, Vyas Kund, Rohtang Pass, and Himvali Manali.

4. Nainital(Uttarakhand):

Nainital is so-called because it has a temple of Naina Devi and a famous pool. The word Naini means eyes and 'Tala' means lake. Surrounded by lakes amidst snow-capped mountains, Nainital is a famous honeymoon spot in the state of Uttarakhand. Coming here, you will feel calm and like being near nature. Nainital Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Naina Peak, Governor's House, Tiffin Top, and Pandit GB Pant Zoological Park are the famous places here. For shopping, you can go to Market Mall Road. The famous lake here is Naina Lake which is also known as Tal.

Herds of ducks in the pool, colorful boats, and the cool breeze blowing from above present a wonderful sight here. The water of the pool appears green in summer, muddy in the rainy season, and light blue in winter.NH 87 road connects Nainital to the whole country. Nainital does not have rail and air services, but the nearest railway station is at Kathgodam, just 34 km from here. State transport trains are available from Kathgodam to Nainital at all times of the day. From here you can take a taxi. This place is 320 km from Delhi and 68 km from Almora.

5. Mussoorie (Uttarakhand):

This hill station is located at a distance of about 40 km from Dehradun in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The weather here is very pleasant during summers.

Apart from this, tourists also enjoy snowfall during the winter season. The major places of interest here are Kempty Falls, Lal Doon, Jwala Devi Temple and many waterfalls spread around.

6. Shillong(Meghalaya):

Meghalaya means the home of clouds. By coming here all the worries of life end. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is the most beautiful hill station in India. It is called the Scotland of the East. Shillong has the highest waterfall in the whole world, which is visited by people from all over the world. Nestled amidst the beautiful Khasi Hills, this place is also the home of India's famous bluesman, Lou Majaw (Singer and Guitarist). There are many places of interest in Shillong such as Elephanta Falls, Shillong View Point, Lady Hydari Park, Wards Lake, Golf Force, Museum, Catholic, Cathedral, Archery, and Anglican Cemetery Church. Kilometers away.

It is a small town situated on the southern bank of the Khasi Hills. Cherrapunji is a world-famous tourist destination due to heavy rains for only 12 months. Some of the important tourist places in Cherrapunji are the view of Mac dock-Dimpep valley which lies between Shillong and Cherrapunji, Sohra Bazaar and Ramakrishna Temple, Museum, Nokhalikai Waterfall, First Pre Siberian Church, Welsh Missionaries' Dargahs, Anglican Cemetery, Echo Park Double Decker Root Bridge, Cherrapunji Meteorological Observatory.

Aroha has an airport, 35 km from Shillong. Shillong is 1490 km away from Delhi.

7.Darjeeling (West Bengal):

Known as the 'Queen of Hills', Darjeeling has always been a great honeymoon destination. The biggest feature of this hill station, once a part of Sikkim, is the tea gardens here. Green tea fields spread far and wide as if a green sheet was spread on the earth. Darjeeling was once famous for its spices but now it is known globally only for tea. Each tea garden located here has its history and its specialty. Tea is exported from all over the world from the beautiful and lush green tea gardens here, but the beauty of this magnificent hill station of West Bengal

is not only its tea gardens but the valleys are also very beautiful. Beautiful mountains covered with snow, pine forests, natural beauty, gurgling waterfalls captivate everyone's mind. Due to its beauty, it has been called the 'Queen of the Hills' and it is counted among the famous and beautiful hill stations around the world. Darjeeling's journey starts from the famous toy train, which is between the hills and beautiful plains. Passes through. During its visit, the beautiful views of tea plantations, pine forests, the confluence of Teesta and Rangit rivers captivate the tourists. While passing through the Batasia Loop, the train moves in a circular motion here, and the passengers can see the hills in 180-degree extension.

Another famous place in Darjeeling is Tiger Hill, which is located at a distance of about 13 km from the city. From here the wonderful view of sunrise is very beautiful. This is the reason why tourists from all over the country and abroad gather here every day to see the colorful view of sunrise from behind the hills of Kangchenjunga. Not only this, when the weather is clear, the world's highest peak Mount Everest is also visible from here.

There is also Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park in Darjeeling, where many rare species of animals, animals, and birds can be seen including Red Panda and Black Bear. Tourists can also enjoy seeing the Siberian tiger and the Tibetan wolf here. Darjeeling also has Ranging Valley Passenger Ropeway, which is the first passenger ropeway in the country.

8.Munnar (Kerala):

The Munnar hill station of Kerala is like heaven. Munnar is situated at the meeting point of three mountain ranges- Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundal. The hallmark of this hill station is the spread of tea cultivation, colonial bungalows, small rivers, waterfalls, and cold weather spread over a wide area. It is a great place for trekking and mountain biking. You will be enthralled by the vast tea gardens and winding lanes. Apart from tea, it is also known for the cultivation and aroma of spices. Houseboating is quite popular among tourists here.

Tea Gardens, Wonderla Amusement Park, Kochi Fort, Ganpati Temple, and House Boat are the major adventures. The Eravikulam National Park, just 15 km from Munnar, is known for the endangered animal – the Nilgiri tar. Spread over 97 sq km, this park is home to many rare species of butterflies, animals, and birds. Due to the blooming of Neelakurinji flowers, when the slopes of the mountains are covered with blue sheets, then this park becomes a summer tourist destination. This plant is a native plant of this part of the Western Ghats, which flowers once in twelve years. The last time it fed was in 2006.

Apart from this, Anamudi peak, Mattupetty for the beautiful lake, Pallivasal full of natural beauty, Chinnakanal famous for waterfalls, Anayirangal famous for tea gardens and sports, Munnar and Tamil Nadu and Neelakurinji flowers are the best places to see Top Station here It is a major tourist attraction.

To reach here: Nearest railway station: Theni (Tamil Nadu), is about 60 km away while Chengancherry, around 93 km away. Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu) is about 140 km away. Cochin International Airport is approximately 190 km away.

9 Ooty (Tamil Nadu):

The world-famous city of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is the most suitable place for a honeymoon. It is called the queen of mountains. Here the greenery, tea gardens, variety of vegetation spread far and wide will mesmerize you. Ooty consists of the Nilgiri mountain ranges. Dodabetta Peak, Lamb's Rock, Kodanadu View Point, Botanical Gardens, Upper Bhavani Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Century Avellan, and Ooty Lake are worth seeing here. Go boating in Ooty Lake or you can also fulfill the hobby of fishing. Apart from this, there are beautiful cottages, fenced flower gardens, thatched-roof churches, and beautiful

roads. You will find yourself surrounded by lush green nature after walking a few kilometers here. Pine trees have been grown here in abundance.There are also many places to visit around Ooty. How to reach: - Mettupalayam is the railway station of the broad line. The major rail junction of the Big Line is Coimbatore, which is connected to all the major cities. The nearest airport from here is Coimbatore, which is 100 km away. You can take direct flights from Chennai, Kozhikode, Bangalore, and Mumbai to Coimbatore. You can stay at Deccan Park Resort, Hotel Well back Residency, Hotel Lake View, Hotel Ooty, etc.

10. Coonoor (Tamil Nadu):

If you have already reached Ooty then there is no harm in visiting Coonoor. It is situated at a short distance from Ooty. Coonoor is a small town situated on the Nilgiri Mountains in a small area, which is surrounded by its winding hills, tea and coffee plantations on all sides. Here the toy train runs from Coonoor to Ooty, which is convenient and enjoyable for the tourists. Wellington cantonment area along with beautiful scenery can be seen in a train journey between Coonoor to Ooty. Places to see here include Heritage Train, Sim Park, Wellington Golf Course, Dolphin's Nose, Highfield Tea Factory, Lamb Rock, and Droog The fort is the main one.

11. Mount Abu (Rajasthan):

Mount Abu is a unique place situated in the Aravalli Mountains in Rajasthan. Here there is another natural beauty and on the other hand spiritual peace. According to mythology, this is the place where the great sage Vashistha used to live. It is considered to be the abode of sages and sages. Apart from the view of mountains and forests in Mount Abu, Guru Shikhar, Raghunath Temple, Gomukh Temple, Adhar Devi Temple, Dilwara Jain Temple, Sunset Point, Brahma Kumari Shanti Park, Honeymoon Point, Trevors Tank with dense forests, etc.

Tourists can reach Abu Road station near Mount Abu by rail. Buses from Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, and Ajmer take tourists directly to Mount Abu. Mount Abu is connected by road. It is near National Highway No. 8 and 14. A short road connects the city to National Highway No. 8. If you are in Delhi, there is a direct bus service from Delhi's Kashmere Gate Bus Stand to Mount Abu.