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HILL STATION - DALHOUSIE Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is built on around five hills.

Established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats, the town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy in India at that time. Dalhousie is situated at 6000-9000 feet.
above sea level. It has charming architecture, including beautiful churches. This hill region is a repository of ancient Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest running single dynasty since the mid-6th century. Tall Oak and pine trees, serene atmosphere, cool weather, less populated is one of the most fascinating hill stations of India.

Darjeeling Hill Station


Darjeeling , the queen of all hill stations and also the 'Dream-land of the East', famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air, year round plesent weather and above all, tea estates and the famous Darjeeling Tea... Darjeeling gets its name from Dorje (Thunderbolt) and Ling (Place). One of the most popular hillstations of India, Darjeeling is strategically very important due to its proximity with Nepal and Bhutan borders.

The hill station was popularized from the times of British rule. Every year at the start of summer, the Viceroys of India would move to Darjeeling. Covering an area of 1,200 sq. miles and surrounded by the Himalayan peaks, its a fascinating place rich in natural beauty. Some of the most beautiful tea estates are here. The Kanchenjunga peak can be seen from the town.

Gangtok Hill Station

HILL STATION - GANGTOK The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok (which means 'hilltop'), sprawls down the west side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipul River. The scenery is spectacular and there are excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga Range from many points in the environs of the city. Its picturesque mountain range with several beautiful monasteries attracts thousands of tourists from all parts of India. In Gangtok one can both experience the age old tradition and culture along with its urbanization in terms of modern facilities

Gulmarg Hill Station The meadow of flowers About 50 kms away from Srinagar, it is a cup-shaped meadow 3 kms long, and over 2000 metres high. Then natural beauty of Gulmarg has attracted tourists since long. The snow-clad peaks and the lovely landscapes of Gulmarg have provided background for several Bollywood ventures. The slopes of Gulmarg make it Asia's only heli-skiing resort. There are immense beauty and adventure activities that make Gulmarg much more than a cool hill resort. It is a golfer's paradise in summer and a skier's delight in winter.

HILL STATION - KODAIKANAL Kodaikanal referred to as 'The Princess of Hill Stations', is situated amidst the folds of the verdant Palani hills in the Western Ghats at an altitude of about 2133 m. Kodaikanal is one of the most frequented hill resorts in India. With its spectacular rocks, tranquil woods, lovely lake and intoxicating air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for the tourists from all over.

The pride of Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinjiflower', which blossoms once in 12 years. The hill-plantain fruits and plums are known for their freshness and taste. Kodaikanal lies pretty in the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. The summer retreat of Kodaikanal literally means gift of the forest.

Lonavala - Khandala Hill Station Lonavala or Lonavla and the adjacent Khandala are beautiful, charming and twin hill stations, 622 m. above sea level and 5 Kms a part from each other are situated in the Sahyadri ranges. They are located around 64 km away from the city of Pune and 96 km away from the city Mumbai, popular getaway from Mumbai and Pune.

Lonavala is also known as the 'Jewel of the Sahyadri' is situated in the western part of Maharashtra. Khandala is smaller, quieter and calmer of the two, though browsing through Lonavala's bazaar could yield some wonderfull surprises. Both the hill stations are known for their scenic beauty, green hills, deep valleys,historic forts, lakes and waterfalls.

Mahabaleshwar Hill Station

t 1,372 meters above sea level, around Lake Venna, is the highest hill station in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra Mahabaleshwar is one of the most spectacular and the largest of Maharashtra hill-stations. Mahabaleshwar in Sanskrit meansGod of Great Power. It was summer capita of Governor of the old Bombay Presidency The Britishers built various mansions, cottages and bungalows around the town, lending it a charming, sophistication. There are 30 valley viewpoints with panoramic vistas scattered around the hill station and their access roads make for shady, pleasant walks and treks. Mahabaleshwar along with Panchgani makes the most popular hill resorts in the Maharashtra state of India. Far way from the madding crowds the hill resort makes an excellent holiday destination. The natural beauty of Mahabaleshwar attracts nature lovers, film directors, holidaymakers, peace seekers and adventurers alike. The heat and the dust of the plains give way to the cool breezes and the gorgeous greens of Mahabaleshwar. The hill resort of Mahabaleshwar derives its name from the God "Mahabali". There is a temple dedicated to Lord Mahabali namely the old Mahabaleshwar Temple.

Manali Hill Station

Manali which lies in the lap of the Kullu valley is one of the most visited tourist spot.It is located at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is spread along the banks of the river Beas
Manali derived its name from Manavalaya meaning the abode of Manu or "Home of Manu" and here, the temples are treated as pilgrimages. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers

Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, para gliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Manali is quite famous for its lush green forests of deodar and snow capped mountains.

Munnar Hill Station Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Located in the hill ranges of Kerala 1600 m above the sea, where three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala come together, Munnar is a vision in green. Some of the highest tea estates in Kerala can be seen in Munnar, as the hills surrounding this scenic town are carpeted with tea bushes, spice plantations and greenery. There are also opportunities for nature walks, trekking and bird watching tours in Munnar.

This is a perfect place for trekking. Tea and coffee plantation further add to the beauty of the hill station.
There are wide range of tourist attractions including Mattupetty, Devikulam, Attukal, etc.

Mussoorie Hill Station

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie gets its name from the Mansur shrub that is commonly seen in here. Mussoorie Popular as Queen of the Hills, is at an altitude of 2000m and 34 km beyond Dehradun. Mussoorie is a popular destination for tourist throughout the year with its green hills, varied flora & fauna & Infrastructure enough to accommodate hordes of tourists jostling for it to escape the heat of the plains.
Mussoorie is a premier tourism destination among tourists especially as it is the nearest hill station to Delhi. It has snow in winter and is quite peaceful at that time. It offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east and the Doon Valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the South. Excellent climate makes it an attractive holiday resort. Thronged by holidayers, it vibrates with gaiety and merry making during the summer season. The Badrinath, Kedarnath, Bandarpoonch, Sri Kantha and Nanda Devi peaks can be seen from here

Nainital Hill Station Need a break from the heat and the dust? Well the answer could be Nainital. The popular summer retreat of India, Nainital attracts innumerable tourists during the summer heat. The hill resort is indeed a pleasure.

The city of lakes or the lake district of India, Nainital has such titles to its credit because of its scenic landscape dotted with lakes. Nainital is located at a height of 1938 meters above the sea level. Nainital also known as India 'Lake District' because of some 60 lakes out here that spread across its boundaries. Gorgeous greens and the majestic mountains add to the beauty of the hill resort. A small town in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital is a lovely hill station surrounded by mountains on three sides.

Ooty Hill Station Ooty (Ootacamund) the Queen of the Hill Stations, also known as Blue Mountains is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. This hill station has splendid green downs and lofty hills of extraordinary scenic beauty and is endowed with a salubrious climate similar to the English summer. Located in the Western Ghats at a height of 7,500ft.

Ooty nestles in an amphitheater created by four majestic hills-Doddabetta, Snowdon, Elk Hill and Club Hill. These hills are part of the Nilgiri ranges that are really the meeting point for the Western and the Eastern Ghats.

Shimla Hill Station Situated at an altitude of 2159 meters above the sea level, Shimla is a popular tourist destination in India for a splendid summer vacation. A heaven for adventure seekers who wish to indulge in adventure sports and activities like river rafting, angling for trout trekking and rock climbing and those looking for a quieter holiday with friends and families may settle for camping and golfing following Popular Sightseeing spots in Shimla Shimla city Kufri Tatta Pani

Summer Hill
Naldehra Places of worship in Shimla:Jakhoo Temple, Kali Bari, Sankat Mochan

Srinagar Hill Station Situated on the bank of Jhelum, Srinagar is a treasure trove of beauty and it will be a pleasure for many travellers to explore the bounteous beauty of the city. The major beauty of this city are its waterfalls and gardens which were made by the Mughal emperors. Snow capped mountains, chinar trees and beautiful valleys give a spectacular view to the city.

following Popular Sightseeing spots in Srinagar:

Dal Lake
Nagin Lake Mughal Gardens Shankaracharya Hill

Shalimar Bagh

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