Top 10 hill station in India

Top hill station in India

  India has number of tourist attraction from old Palace to heritage village, hill station temples, beaches, cities and many more. But hill station are the favorite of every person to spend holidays. India also has number of hill station that has become the favorite of tourists not from India, but also from other countries. These hill station has a lot to offer you from clear weather to snow and trekking to camping sites and many more. So today I am going to tell you 10 best and most famous hill station in India. 

1. Srinager.

2. Shimla. 

3. Manali.

4. Ooty.

5. Nainital.

6. Darjeeling.

7. Mussooire.

8. Shillong.

9. Gangtok.

10. Munnar.

1. Srinager. 

Srinager the "Paradise on Earth" is largest city and capital of union territory Jammu and Kashmir of India. It lies on the bank of Jhelam river and in Kashmir valley.at an altitute of 1585m. The city has a lot to offer for it's tourist. Dal lake is main attraction in city there are also number of attraction like Shikara ride, houseboat, environment, gardens, Sonmary, Gulmarg etc. So, Srinager must be in your list for next trip.

Ideal duration. 3 to 5 days.

Best time to visit. March to September is best time to visit Srinager. 

How to reach.  Srinager is well connected with road, railway and airport. You can book flights from major cities of India like Delhi, Amritsar, Lucknow Mumbai etc. 

Places to visit in Srinager.  Dal lake, Nishat bhag, lndra gandhi memorial Tulip garden, Char Chinar, Wular lake, Shankaracharya temple, Mugul garden, Nehru garden, Shalmir bhag, Shikara ride, Shopping, Trekking, Paragliding, Kathi darwar, Chatti Padshahi Gurydwara, floating vegetable market, houseboat, Kheer bharwani temple, Sinthan top, Pari Mahal, Chalo point, Anantnag, Hazratbal Shrine etc.

Gulmarg, Pulwama, Sonmary, Pahalgam, Khilanmarg are near places to visit in Srinager.

2. Shimla. 

Shimla the "Queen of hill station" is a hill station located at an average altitute of 2220m in northern state Himachal Pradesh of India. The place is famous from British era at the summer capital of India. The place is rich in Flora and fauna. The place is mostly famous for Ridge, Mall road,Jakhu hill and many more. Jakhu hill is the highest peak of Shimla. Shimla is located on seven hill that provides Shimla rich in valley views. 

Ideal duration. 2 to 5 days.

Best time to visit.  March to September, but you can also visit in winter for snow.

How to reach.  Shimla is well connected by road, railway, and airport. But I suggest you visit by road and by Shimla kalka toy train.

Places to visit.  Ridge, Jakhu temple, Jakhu hills Observatory hills, Castle in Shimla, St John's Church, lakkar bazaar, lower bazaar, summer hill, toy train, Shoghi, Gurudwara, Tara Devi hills and temple, Sanjauli, Rani janshi park, Kufri, Skiing, Wildlife senctuary, waterfalls, Buddhist Monestery, Chail, Naldehra, Golf course, Mashobra, Fagu, Apple gardens, Kandaghat etc.

3. Manali.

  Manali is the best hill station that has every for you that you want from a hill station.Manali is located in Himachal Pradesh in upper Himalayas at an altitute of 2085m on the bank of Beas river. Manali has its cultural and historical values. Hidimba Devi temple Manu temple are the oldest temples. Manali has also unique it's culture and values. Manali is favorite of every adventure, peace, beauty and nature lovers. So, if you have not visited till now then must plan a trip to Manali.

Ideal duration. 5days 4 nights.

Best time to visit.   Summers from March to September is best time to visit Manali.

How to reach.   Best way to reach Manali is by road. 

Nearest airport is at Kullu bhuntar. 

Nearest railway station is at Palampur.

Places to visit.   Mall road, Van vihar Manali, Hidimba Devi temple, Manu temple, Solang valley, Jogni trek and waterfall, old Manali, Vashist temple, paragliding, rafting, Trekking, camping, hiking, trail car ride, snow, Rohtang pass, Nagger, Nagger Castle, Buddhist temple and Monastries, Brigu lake and trek, Beas kind trek etc. 

Kullu, Bijli Mahadev, Manikarn, kasol, bhuntar, Malana village, Parvati river and valleys arener please to visit in Manali.

4. Ooty. 

 Ooty is a resort hill station in of Nilgiri hills located in Western ghats at an altitute of 2240m in Tamilnadu.Ooty is famous for is pleasant weather, tea gardens, lakes and Nilgiri toy train. The famous Bollywood song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' was also shot down in Nilgiri hills and train. Ooty is famous from British era as capital of South Indian. So, if you are planning a trip to Ooty then I will tell you place to visit and things to do in Ooty.

Ideal duration. 2 to 4 days.

Best time to visit.   Ooty has average and pleasant temperature all the year, so you can visit any time of year.

How to reach.   Nearest airport is at Coimhatore ( 88 km from Ooty ). Ooty is connected with toy train railway.

Best way to visit is by bus. You can book both luxary and government buses from Chennai, Bangalore and Mysore.

Places to visit.   Avalanche lake, Doddabetta peak, Kamraj Sager dam, Tribal research center, wax world Ooty, Ooty Stone House, Today huts Ooty, Parson's valley, St Stephen's church, toy train, Botanical garden, Mukurthi National Park, Needle Rock view, Pykara waterfall, Rose garden, Kalhatti waterfalls, Madwmalai national Park, Emerald lake, Ooty lake etc.

5. Nainital. 

 Nainital is himalyan resort town famous from British era located at an altitute of 2084m in Uttarakhand. The lake City is famous for it's boat ride, Naina peak, Snow, Naina Devi temple and Naina lake. The highest peak of Nainital is 2270m from sea level. Nainital has pleasant temperature all the year so tourist can visit all the year and if could be lucky to have snow in December and January.

Ideal duration. 2 to 4 days.

Best time to visit.   You can visit nainital any time of year. But best time to visit is from March to September.

How to reach.   Nainital is well connected by road and this trip has road views.

Nearest airport is at New Delhi. 

Nearest railway station is at Kathyodham, 34km from Nainital.

Places to visit.   Nainatal lake, Naina Devi temple, Naina peak, Eco cave, trekking and camping, Mall road , Tibetan market, Snow view point, Jeolikot, Hanuman Ghari, Peora, Khurpa taal, St John wilderness church, Sariyataal, Tiffin top, Paragliding, Pangot, Ropeway etc.

6. Darjeeling.

  Darjeeling is a famous hill station in the Eastern part of india located at an altitute of 2042m and is famous from British era when they send their soldiers to Darjeeling

Darjeeling is also called as Queen of Himalayas has diverse in culture and religions. The place has got recognition internationally for it's black tea and heritage toy train. 

Ideal time to visit. 3 to 5 days

Best time to visit.   The best time is from March to June and September to January.

How to reach.   Nearest airport is at Bangdora, 95km from Darjeeling. 

Well connected with roads.

A narrow gauge railway line between Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri.

Places to visit.   Tea gardens, Ropeway, Himalayan Mountaineer Institute, Sandhakphu trek, River rafting, trekking, Ghoom monastery, Bengal natural history museum, Shopping, toy train, Tinchuley, Dari peace Pagoda, Tiger hill, Nightingale park, Singalila national Park, zoological park, happy valley tea estate etc.

7. Mussooire

. Mussooire also called as Queen of hills is a hill station resort located in Uttarakhand near Dehradun at an altitute of 2005m from sea level. The hill station is rich in nature, valleys and mesmerizing views. The is best for weekend plan and Honeymooners trekkers and for camping.

Ideal duration. 2 to 3 days.

Best time to visit.   Mussooire has pleasant temperature all the year, So you can visit in any season.

How to reach.   Nearest airport and railway station is at Dehradun, 34km from Mussooire.From Dehradun you can book personal cab or visit by bus.

Places to visit.   Lal tibba. Kempty falls, mussooire bazaar, Gun hill, Jwala Devi temple nag tibba trek, trekking, Bhattu falls, Jharipani falls, Happy valley, Mussooire lake, Rock climbing and Rappelling, K Dev bhumi wax museum, Mussooire church, Cloud's end, Dhanaulti, Benog wildlife senctuary,Soham heritage and art centre, Buddhist temple, company garden, George Everest house etc.

8. Shillong. 

 Shillong is a hill station in Northeast state Meghalya of India located at an altitute of 1525m. The place has pleasant temperature all the year as it locates in a place which get rainfall all the year. Shillong is rich in waterfall, gardens, lakes, pleasant weather, and heavy rainfall. Over the years, Shillong has become the favorite of tourists not from India but also from foreign tourists.

Ideal duration. 3 to 4 days.

Best time to visit.   Any time and season of year.

How to reach.   Well connected by road, railway and by air.

Places to visit.   Police bazaar, Cathedral of Mary help of Christians Shillong, Butterfly museum, Air Force museum, All saints church, David Scott trail, Lady hydari peak, Eagle falls, Mawjymbuin cave, Jaintia hills, Garo hills, Nohsngithiang falls Mawphlang, Mawlynnong umiam lake, keyllang Rock, Lartlum canyons,Khasi hills, Diengien peak, Don Bosco museum etc. 

Cherrapunji, Dwaki river, Jowai Nangpoh, National wildlife senctuary are near places to visit.

9. Gangtok. 

 Gangtok is a hill station and capital of Sikkim in one of the best hill station in India. Gangtok is famous as the permit base for trekking and camping in upper Sikkim. Gangtok is the Buddhist centre located at an altitute of 1650m from sea level. Gangtok has best road trips, valleys, nature's beauty, and environment. Gangtok is best to visit all the year.

Ideal duration. 2 to 3 days.

Best time to visit.   March to June and September to January is best time to visit Gangtok.

How to reach.   Nearest airport is at Bangdora,124 km from Gangtok. 

Nearest airport is Jalpaiguri at Shillong.

Best way to visit is by road. The curves of Hill area and valleys will mesmerize you in.

Places to visit.   MG road, Rumtek monastery, Nathula pass, trekking and hiking, Tsomgo lake, Ganesh too, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, baba Harbhajan Singh temple, Rashi hot springs, Tashi view point, Ranks monastery, paragliding  and many more.

10. Munnar

. Munnar is a hill station in Kerela of India. Munnar is famous for it's tea gardens, Nilgiri hills,lakes, dams, culture and is located at an altitute of 1500m. If you are thinking to plan a trip to a place in winter which has pleasant temperature and cool environment the munnar is best for you.

Ideal duration. 2 to 3 days.

Best time to visit.   September to March. Summers are little warmer.

How to reach.   Well connected with road.

Nearest airport is Cochin international airport, 125 km from Munnar. 

Nearest railway station is at Aluva 110 km from Munnar.

Places to visit.   Tea gardens, Mattupetty Dam, kundala lake, Meesapuli mala, Cheeyapara waterfall, Top station, Eco point, Blossom international park, lakkon waterfall, Pothamedu view point, Life of pi church, Anamudi Lockhart gap, Marayoor Dolmens etc.

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