Popular Hill Stations of India

Dalhousie Hill Station Sprawling over five hills at around 2000m,Dalhousie was, in the British era, a sort ‘second string’ hill station, mainly used by people who lived in Lahore. It was acquired from the Raja of Chamba by the British and was named after Lord Dalhousie, then viceroy of India, by David Mcleod.

Darjeeling Hill Station Located at 6,800 feet above sea level, with picturesque tea plantations all round, Darjeeling is one of the most popular hill stations in the country. The queen of all hill stations, famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air, year round pleasant weather and above all, the ever smiling and welcoming local people. The spectacular sunrise and sunsets are unforgettable sights at Darjeeling India. The hill resort has attracted botanists, ornithologists, trekkers, photographers and holidaymakers alike. Darjeeling is famous for the magnificent mountains of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu.

Gangtok Hill Station 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. In Gangtok one can both experience the age old tradition and culture along with its urbanization in terms of modern facilities.

Gulmarg Hill Station 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.

Kodaikanal Hill Station Located on the southern ridge of the Palani Hills in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is one of the most beautiful, serene and picturesque hill stations in south India. Situated at an altitude of 6,854 ft above sea level, Kodaikanal is a very quite and charming hill resort. It is also known as Kodai. It is famous for its lovely starfish-shaped lake, undulating wooded hill slopes and enchanting waterfalls and the place is a hot favourite with holidayers and honeymooners.

Lonavala - Khandala Hill Station Lonavala or Lonavala 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.

Mahabaleshwar Hill Station At 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. There are 30 valley viewpoints with panoramic vistas scattered around the hill station and their access roads make for shady, pleasant walks and treks.

Mount - Abu Hill Station Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is a scenic hill-station which is a green oasis in the barren desertscape. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora.

Munnar Hill Station Munnar, a quiet and restful resort at an altitude of 1524 meters 136 km off Cochin, lies snuggled in the green and serene Kannan Devan Hills. It is famous for its lush green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea estates.

Mussoorie Hill Station Mussoorie, a charming hill station, located at 34 kms from Dehradun at an altitude of 2003 mts in the Garhwal hills above sea-level. It is , popularly known as the Queen of Hills. Mussoorie is one the beautiful hill stations in India .Blessed with immense natural beauty, Mussoorie derived its name from plants of 'Mussoorie', which were found in abundance here. Mussoorie is a best hang out for summer-stricken North Indians and young honeymooners.

Nainital Hill Station Nainital is a lovely hill-station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Once this area had many lakes and it was called the 'city of 60 lakes' or 'Chakta', though most have disappeared now. Situated at an altitude of 1,938 meters the hill resort of Nainital offers several places of interest to the tourists.

Ooty Hill Station Located in the Western Ghats at a height of 7,500ft. Ooty is known for its extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate amidst the "Nilgiri's" or "Blue Mountains". green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South. Ooty is the only hill station in India, which attracts visitors during all seasons. It has built up a fame as the `all-seasons -hill resort' and the `queen of hill stations'.

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

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.