Hill Stations

Fascinating millions of people from all corners of the world, India is a country where many religions were born and flourished. A land of varied diversity, India is favorably blessed with some of the major tourist destinations; the prominent ones being its hill stations. The hills of India are alive with the sound of music. India is dotted with the awe-inspiring hills all over the country starting right up from Jammu and Kashmir to Tamil Nadu, encapsulating over 20 mountain ranges. In a country full of amazing hill stations, it?s quite difficult to pick which one to explore. We have fished out some of the popular hill stations of India for you.

Top places to visit in Hill Stations

North India
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir ? With abundance of natural beauty, historic gardens and prominent religious attractions, Srinagar is hands down one of the best hill stations of India. With a long list of attractions available, Srinagar makes for a perfect holiday destination.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh ? World renowned for its scenic beauty, beautiful flowery gardens, snow capped mountains and orchards of red and green apples, Manali is one of the best hill stations of India, and serves as a perfect escape from the summer heat.

South India
Coorg, Karnataka ? A perpetual misty landscape with imposing mountains, Coorg in Karnataka is the place to be for all the nature lovers. The hill station stands as a popular destination and is well known for its exotic scenery and lush greenery. A visit to Coorg also lets you experience the beautiful concept of “homestays” to make your experience memorable.

Munnar, Kerala ? The idyllic hill station of Munnar is famous for its tea estates, and exotic lush greenery and craggy peaks. Munnar also houses many protected areas which are home to endemic and highly endangered species like the Nilgiri Thar and the Neelakurinji. Apart from its tea plantations, Munnar is also blessed with natural view points.

West India
Lonavala, Maharashtra ? Lonavala is the hill station to explore during the monsoons. Close to Pune and Mumbai, Lonavala is blessed with waterfalls, lakes and hills around. The hill station is surrounded by dense forests, waterfalls, dam alongside lakes, and offers an alluring and bewitching experience.

Saputara, Gujarat ? A quaint little hill station in the Dang district of Gujarat, Saputara is popular for its lush green forests, undulating mountains, dazzling waterfalls, and livid landscapes. It is a beautiful hilly region enriched with enormous greenery offering magnificent panaroma, tribal culture of a different sort and great trekking opportunities.

East India
Shillong, Meghalaya ? The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong derives its name from Lei Shyllong, an idol worshipped at the Shillong Peak. Known for its picturesque sights and traditions, Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya and is home to numerous waterfalls. The exciting mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes, breathtakingly beautiful golf courses, museums and the zoo are the key reasons why people visit Shillong.

Gangtok, Sikkim ? Cheerfully perched along a steep mountain ridge, Gangtok offers a spectacular view of the Kuchenjunga. This beautiful capital of Sikkim is blessed with scenic sights, and is also a base for a whole lot of trekkers to the Himalayan mountain ranges. Gangtok is abundant in natural beauty and has various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Ban Jhakri falls, Tashi viewpoint and more.