Hill Stations in India

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India is a favorite tourist spot and has picturesque hill stations. It is a perfect tourist destination for nature lovers.

The misty, mystical and serene hill stations in India are a perfect holiday option and are found in most parts of the country. Most of the hill stations or resorts of India are situated at heights ranging from 600 m above the sea level to 3500 m above the sea level.

These hill stations are popular with both Indian and foreign tourists and offer a relaxing and wholesome break from the heat and dust of the cities. To make these hill stations a luxury trip for tourists, there are various hotels and resorts to cater to lodging requirements. Indian Hill Resorts offers world-class accommodation facilities to the travelers at reasonable rates and invite them to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the hill stations of India. These hill stations act as travel guides to the world of peace and serenity.

Here one can walk across the fields of wild flowers and see the blooming apple orchards, witness the rushing streams cascade down the mountainside, and watch the serenity of the snow-capped Himalayas. Go mountaineering, camping, trekking and paragliding in these hill stations of India and have a holiday of a lifetime. Some of the popular hill-stations in India are Gangtok, Darjeeling, Dharamshala, Dehradun, Auli, Kasauli, Kashmir, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Mount Abu, Munnar, Kodaikanal, Dalhousie, Kullu, Lonavala, Manali, Coorg, Coonoor, Khajjiar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Ooty, Shimla and Srinagar.

Popular Hill Stations in India

Dharamshala

Dharamshala or Dharamsala is one of the most popular hill stations in northern India. Previously known as Bhagsu, Daharamshala is situated in the hill slopes of the Kangra Valley. The town over the years has attracted travelers from all over the world for its natural climatic conditions, location, colorful temples and Gompas.

What to see in Dharamshala

How to reach Dharmshala?

By Air

The nearest airport to Dharamshala is the Gaggal Airport which is situated at a distance of 13-km from the town

By Train

Kangra is the nearest railway station which is located at a distance of 17 Km from the main town.

By Road

There are also a number of direct buses that ply from and to Dharamsala from major Indian cities such as Chandigarh, Shimla, Dehradun, Manali and Pathankot

Kullu

Kullu is also a major hill station located in North India. Situated in Himachal Pradesh Kullu is nestled on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley.

What to see in Kullu?

How to reach Kullu?

By Air: Bhuntar is the nearest airport to Kullu and is situated at a distance of about 10 km from the town.

By Rail: The closest railway station is at Jogindernagar, 95-km away from Kullu.

By Road: Buses from Delhi ply almost daily to Kulu.

Shimla

Shimla is undoubtedly among the most frequented hill stations in India. Known as the "Queen of Hills," Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Placed cozily on the Himalayas Shimla boasts of snow covered peaks and unending expanses of greenery.

What to see in Shimla?

How to reach Shimla?

By Air: The Jubbarhatti airport is the closest airport to Shimla. It is located at a distance of 23-km from the city. You can get direct flights to the Jubbarhatti airport from Delhi.

By Road: Shimla is also well connected to most of the cities and major towns in India. There are regular buses that ply from Delhi and Chandigarh to Shimla.

By Rail: Shimla also connects to most of the Indian cities and towns by rail. Kalka is the nearest railway station to Shimla. It is situated at a distance of 96 km from Shilmla.

Ooty

Ooty or Udhagamandalam is a famous hill station in south India. Situated in the Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu Ooty is situated at a distance of 105 km from Coimbatore.

What to see in Ooty

How to reach Ooty?

By Rail: The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Ooty to Mettupalayam (47 km). Mettupalayam is directly connected to cities like Coimbatore and Chennai.

By Road: Ooty is connected to the rest of the country by a strong network of roads and national highways. There are frequent buses that ply from Coimbatore, Trichy, Palghat, Bangalore, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Mysore, Calicut, Tirupati and other important destinations in South India to Ooty .

By Air: Coimbatore is the nearest airport. It is situated at a distance of 105 km from Ooty,

Panchgani

Panchgani is among the most promising hill stations in Maharashtra. Lazily nestled in the lap of the idyllic Krishna valley Panchgani is one of the most popular weekend getaways for the people living in and around the state.

What to see in Panchgani?

How to reach Panchgani

By Air: The closest airport is Pune, situated at 160-km from Panchagani.

By Rail: Pune is the nearest railway station.

By Road: There are frequent luxury bus services operated by MTDC to Panchgani from Mumbai and Pune.

Unexplored Hill Stations in India

Anantagiri Hills

Anantagiri is one of nature's gifts to India. It is situated 75 km away from Hyderabad. It is a quaint little town that offers breathtaking views of nature. This is still one of the unexplored hill stations in India.

What to see in Anantagiri?

How to reach Anantagiri Hills

By Air: Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam both are situated close to Anantagiri. Almost all the cities in India have frequent flights to these two cities.

By Rail: Srikakulam is the nearest railhead. It is located at a distance of 3-km.

By Road: Regular buses ply from Vishakapatnam to Anantagiri

Chamba

Chamba is another gem in the crown of Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Ravi River, Chamba is often referred to as the land of antiquity and scenic beauty.

What to see in Chamba?

How to reach Chamba?

By Road: Chamba can be reach by bus from Dalhousie. There are frequent buses and jeeps that travel to Chamba from Dalhousie which is situated at a distance of 56 km from the hill station.

By Air: Gaggal is the nearest airport; it is 180 km from Chamba. There are daily flights from Indian Airlines to Delhi.

By Rail: Pathankot is the nearest rail head. There are direct trains from Amritsar, Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta to Pathankot. Chamba is located at a distance of 122-km Pathankot.