The hills have been successful in holding up the century-old
traditions and cultures that have prospered the lives of the people in
Incredible India. 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. Here's a list of top 7 hill stations of India.
1. Shimla
Shimla, formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of
Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India. One of the most famous tourist
destinations of India; Shimla located in Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill
station. Also known as Simla, your travel to this place will be one event of
your life that you shall never forget. This beautiful hill station derives its
name from "Goddess Shyamla", who is supposed to be an avatar of
Goddess Kali. This lovely hill station was 'discovered' by the British who
immediately fell in love with this place. Infact, they went to the extent of
declaring Shimla as their summer capital. Read about Shimla tourism and know
more about Simla travel.
2. Ooty
Located in the Western Ghats at a height of 7,500 ft. Ooty
is known for its extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate amidst the
"Nilgiri's" or "Blue Mountains". Ooty is the most popular
hill station in the South.
3. Darjeeling
Darjeeling, one of the most wonderful hill stations in India
surrounded by huge Himalaya, Mount Everest & Kanchenjunga and well known as
the Queen of hill stations.
4. Mussoorie
Mussoorie - The Queen of Hills. Located at a distance of 35
kms from Dehradun, Mussoorie is a wonderful hill station in Uttarakhand
situated at a height of 2005 mts above the sea level. It is situated at the
foothills of the Himalayas and is known as the Queen of the Hills.
5. Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is a hill town in the southern Indian state of
Tamil Nadu. It’s set in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes,
waterfalls and grassy hills. At 2,000 meters above sea level, it has a cooler
climate than the plains below and is a popular holiday destination. The town
centers around star-shaped, man-made Kodaikanal Lake, bordered by evergreen
forest.
6. Dehradun
The capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun has a picturesque
location with a beautiful view of the Himalayan ranges and river Ganga flowing
on the either sides of the city. Mussoorie is located at a distance of about 38
km from Dehradun. It is touted to be the ‘Queen of Hills’ and attracts many
tourists every year.
7. Kullu and Manali
Beautiful valleys with mesmerizing effect. Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort
town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a
backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a
gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's
also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir
Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
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