Darjeeling is also known as the dreamland of the east. Its natural beauty is enough to lure a tourist and keep him captivated all his or her life. The hill station has many exotic waterfalls, hills blossoming with flowers of every shade, and the tea gardens. The Darjeeling Tea is one of the most popular teas in the world.
Major Attractions:
Darjeeling Toy Train
Senchal Lake
Ghoom Monastery
Mahakal Temple
Observatory Hill
Mountaineering Institute and Darjeeling Zoo
Tiger Hill
Bhutia Busty Monastery
Dhirdham Temple
Where to Stay:
Budget Hotels Standard Hotels Luxury Hotels
North Star The Retreat RJ Resort
Shanti Palace Hotel Mohit Summit Grace Hotel & Spa
Riddhi Siddhi Residency Sonar Bangla Cedar Inn
16- Gangtok
gangtok
It is the capital of Sikkim. Gangtok is one of most serene and captivating cities in the world. Gangtok offers a lot of adventure thrilled activities. The scenic view of the five peaks of Kanchenjunga makes its topography really breath-taking.
Top Attractions:
Tsomgo Lake
Saramsa Garden
Cholamu Lake
Hanuman Tok
Seven Sisters Waterfalls
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
Ganesh Tok View Point
Kanchendzonga National Park
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel Tashi Sai Residency The Royal Plaza
Hotel Dew Pond Silk Route Orange Village Resort
Hotel Saikripa Sidlon Residency Denzong Residency
17- Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a live example of Colonial Architecture in India. The place is replete with many monasteries and churches. It has a very peaceful and calm atmosphere, where the hustle and bustle is only limited to the local “bazars” (market). Kalimpong is renowned for its beautiful orchids and nurseries that produce flowering plants.
Top Attractions:
Neora National Park
Mangal Dham
Lord Buddha Statue & Park
Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Gompa
Pedong Monastery
Lolegaon
Flower Nurseries
Deolo Hill
Thongsha Gumpha
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Garden Reach Kalimpong Park The Elgin Silver Oaks
Hotel Tres The Soods Garden Retreat Hotel Himalayan
Hotel Anjali Mountain View Summit Barsana Resort and Spa
18- Shillong
shillong-hill-station
The topography of Shillong has compelled the folks to call it the “Scotland of the East”. It is the capital of the India state of Meghalaya. It has one of the largest golf courses of Asia. The awe-inspiring beauty of the lakes in Shillong couldn’t be expressed in words.
Top Attractions:
Shillong Peak
Umiam Lake
Lady Hydari Park
Elephant Falls
Wards Lake
Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Culture
Mawjymbuin Caves
Laitlum Canyons
Mawphlang
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel Lake View Inn Alpine Continental Royal Heritage
Orchid Hotel Hotel Pegasus Crown The Eee Cee Hotel
Shireen Landmark Hills Center Point
19- Tawang
tawang-hills
Tawang lies in the state of Arunanchal Pradesh. It has India’s biggest Tibetan Monastery, and is a holy place for the Buddhism Pilgrimage. It is filled with numerous monasteries, nunneries, waterfalls, hot water springs and pristine lakes.
Top Attractions:
Sela Pass
Tawang Monastery
Gorichen Peak
Shonga-tser Lake
Nuranang Waterfalls
Bumla Pass
Bap Teng Kang Waterfalls
Jaswant Garh
Madhuri Lake, Tawang
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard
Hotel Zax Star Gakyi Khang Zhang
Monyul Lodge Tawang Inn
Tawang Regency Hotel Buddha
20- Mirik
mirik-hills
Jeweled with tea estates and orange orchards, Mirik is one of the mesmerizing hill stations in West Bengal. It is a place of remarkable natural beauty and the grandeur. The reflection of Kanchanjunga Peak in the crystal-clear lakes will certainly captivate your attention.
Top Attractions:
Mirik Lake
Deosi Dara
Rameetay Dara
Devi-Sthan
Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling Monastery
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel Ratnagiri Rangbhang Homestay Hotel Jagjeet
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The most adored Hill Stations in West India are as follows:
21- Khandala
khandala
It is one of the hill stations in Maharashtra that has attracted many tourists. It is very well connected to the cities of Pune and Mumbai. There are many beautiful caves, mountains and waterfalls that when mixed with the greenery of the hill station is one vista that anyone cannot afford to miss.
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel La Revival Zara’s Resort The Dukes Retreat
Fun & Food Hotel Sunrise Hill Resort Velvett Country
22- Lonavala
lonawala-hills
It is the twin hill station to Khandala. It is famous worldwide for the sweet “chikkis” that are made here. It has many caves, lakes and waterfalls. Karla caves are the must visit caves as they have connections to the Buddhism dating back to the 9th Century.
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
La Exotica Lonavala Mayur Loogana Resort
Adarsh Hotel Star Regency Fariyas Resort l
Lions Den Hotel Chandralok Della Resort
23- Mahabaleshwar
mahabaleshwar
Mahabelashwar is the perfect tourist destination in the state of Maharashtra. It is a most visited hill station of the state. There are umpteen numbers of lakes offering an opportunity to the visitors to try their hand in boating and fishing.
Top Attractions:
Pratapgarh Fort
Venna Lake
Mahabaleshwar Temple
Tapola
Panchgani
Lingmala Waterfalls
Elephant’s Head Point
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Rahi Plaza Saket Plaza Ramsukh Resorts and Spa
Hotel Poonam Gautam Evershine – A Keys Resort
Pratap Heritage Sunny International Royal Orchid
24- Matheran
matheran
It is Asia’s only automobile free hill station, providing the cleanest and freshest air and atmosphere to dwell in. The most mesmerizing part of the trip is the toy train ride from Neral to Matheran that covers the entire topography of the hill station.
Top Attractions:
Alexander Point
Echo Point
Charlotte Lake
King George Point
Louisa Point
Monkey Point
Porcupine Point
One Tree Hill
Chowk Point
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Royal Hotel Kumar Plaza Cecil Hotel
Sayeban Hotel Paramount Adamo Resort
Woodlands Hotel Horseland Anandritz
25- Panchgani
panchgani
Panchgani is the most popular hill station of Maharashtra. It is surrounded by the 5 hills from which Panchgani has derived its name. It is a marvellous spectacle of old British and Parsi homes. The prime landscape of Panchgani is the sight of the river Krishna from the Table Land a famous flat mountain range.
Top Attractions:
Kamalgad Fort
Sydney Point
Pratapgad Fort
Venna Lake
Table Land
Lord Karthikeya Temple
Connaught Peak
Lodwick Point
Dhom Dam
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel Sai Palace Lord Shashee Resort Ravine Hotel
Cliff Inn Blue Country White House
The Dhanhill Mount Castle Prospect Hotel
26- Mount Abu
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Apart from being the only hill station in Rajasthan, it is also the summer capital of the state. Mount Abu is renowned worldwide for the Dilwara Jain Temples. It offers many breathtaking sunsets points, from where you could cement the bond of love with your loved ones. Being close to Gujarat, it offers a good variety of Rajasthani and Gujarati handlooms, textiles, artifacts and the list goes on.
Top Attractions:
Dilwara Jain Temples
Wildlife Sanctuary
Nakki Lake
Abu Road
Achalgarh
Trevor’s Tank
Guru Shikhar
Peace Park
Adhar Devi Temple
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel Banjara Hotel Jaipur House Hotel Cama Rajputana
Hotel Chankya Colonial Manek Manor WelcomHeritage Connaught House
Hotel Crystal Inn Hotel Hillock The Palace Hotel
27- Panhala
panhala-hills
Panhala though being the smallest city in Maharashtra holds a very prominent place in the history of the state. It is the place to visit if you want to study the history or the culture of the great Marathas in detail. The pollution-free atmosphere of Panhala offers a very pleasant and cool climate that makes your stay very calm and peaceful.
Top Attractions:
Panhala Fort
Parashar Caves
Sunset Point
Mahalaxmi Temple
Sajja Kothi
Jyotiba Temple
Maruti Temple, Panhala
28- Saputara
saputara-hills
Apart from being the only hill station in Gujarat, it definitely is its “Aankhon Ka Taara”. It is the one place you should visit, if you want to enjoy the monsoons. The place is full of lush-green forests, enchanting waterfalls etc. The picturesque landscape of Saptura leaves everyone spellbound.
Top Attractions:
Saputara Lake
Gira Falls
The Ropeway
Sunset Point
Saputara Museum
Lake Garden
Nageshwar Mahadev Temple
Hatgadh Fort
Vansda National Park
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Chitrakoot Hill Resort Savshanti Lake Resort Lake View
SidArchie Palace Sejal Inn Shilpi Hill Resort
Surti Cottage Udai Hill Resort Aakar Lords Inn
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The must visit Hill Stations in South India are as follows:
29- Munnar
munnar-hills
Munnar, located in Kerala, is one place known for its well-preserved natural beauty of the virgin forests. The environment and climate of Munnar are very salubrious that compels you to just chill and relax. There are waterfalls, coffee gardens and scenic valleys where you can stroll and have the ultimate time of your life.
Top Attractions:
Mattupetty Dam
Eravikulam National Park
Kundala Lake
Top Station
Echo Point
Tea Museum
Marayoor Sandalwood Forests
Attukad Waterfalls
Blossom Park
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel Las Palmas Mountain Trail Mountain Club
Aruvi Resort The Tall Trees Spice Tree
Bella Vista Resort Blackberry Hills Retreat Windermere Estate
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30- Aruku Valley
aruku-valley
Aruku lies in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The magic of the valley could be felt right from the moment when you take the road to Aruku through the dense forests. The hill station is surrounded with the dense forests. The calm environment of this hill station will certainly help you to knock your stress. A trail to the Sangda Waterfall is said to be the one of the most beautiful trails you will ever come across in your life.
Top Attractions:
Borra Caves
Araku Tribal Museum
Katiki Waterfalls
Padmapuram Botanical Garden
Anantagiri Hills
Tyda Park
Bheemunipatnam Beach
Dumbriguda Waterfalls
Chaparai Waterfalls
Sangda Waterfalls
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard
Haritha Vijay Vihar Haritha Mayuri Resort
31- Coonoor
conoor-hills
Coonoor is a most charming hill station of the Nilgiri Mountain Range in Tamil Nadu. It has got it’s the name from the Kurinji Flowers that are found on the mountain slopes. The hill station is also renowned for its aromatic teas. Trekking and hiking are the two popular adventure activities that the visitors can indulge in apart from bird watching.
Top Attractions:
Heritage Train
Sim’s Park
Highfield Tea Factory
Dolphin’s Nose
Wellington Gymkhana Club Golf Course
Rallia Dam
Lamb’s Rock
Tiger Hill Cemetery
Pasteur Institute
Laws Falls
Tranquil Tea
Droog Fort
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Riga Residency MGM Resort Taj Gateway Hotel Church Road
Bella vista De Rock Jungle Living Resort Kurumba Village Resort
32- Coorg
coorg-hiils
Known as the “Kashmir of South”, what more reason one requires for visiting Coorg. The hill station is located in Karnataka. It is famous around the world for the variety of coffee and tea plantations. The landscape of the hill station is very mesmerizing with pleasant climate throughout the year.
Top Attractions:
Coffee Plantations
Abbay Falls
Irupu Falls
Trekking
Dubare Elephant Camp
Namdroling Nyingmapa Tibetan Monastery
Golden Temple
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Prashanti Resort Porcupine Castle Vivanta by Taj Madikeri
Misty Woods Resort Hotel Coorg International Orange County
Silent Valley Cottages The Windflower Resort & Spa Heritage Resort
33- Devikulam
devikulam-hills
Devikulam is located in Kerala, just 16km (approx) form Munnar. It is mostly visited by the tourists to enjoy the picturesque landscapes and the mineral water springs. It has many legends associated with Devikulam Lake, which gives the hill station its name.
Top Attractions:
Eravikulam national park
Sita Devi Lake
Mattupetty Lake
Blossom International Park
Hill View Park
Kundala Lake
Thoovanam Falls
Pallivasal Falls
Keezharkuthu Falls
Anayirankal Lake
Attala Rock Shelter
34- Idukki
idukki-hills
Idukki is one hill station of Kerala known for its exotic flora and fauna. It has several well protected sanctuaries. It is renowned worldwide for the Periyar Tiger Reserve that is an abode of many animals. Apart from the sanctuaries, the place is very peaceful and quite, offering tourists a unique relaxing experience.
Top Attractions:
Idukki Arch
Damthommankuthu Falls
Ramakkalmedu
Kulamavu Dam
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Cheruthoni Dam
Painavu,
Nadukani Hill View Park
Kurinjimala Sanctuary
Palkulamedu
Cheeyappara Waterfalls
Keezharkuthu Falls
Arch Dam
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Sandra Palace The Elephant Court Spice Village
Michaels Inn Abad Green Forest Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club
Coffee Routes Wild Corridor Carmelia Haven The Plantation Resort
35- Kodaikanal
kodaikanal-hills
Kodaikanal is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is often called “Kodai”. It is well-known for its spices, homemade chocolates, herbal teas and coffees, oils and the orchids. The landscape of Kodai has compelled people to call it the “Princess of Hills”.
Top Attractions:
Berijam Lake
Coakers Walk
Kodai Lake
Kurinjiandavar Temple
Ddolphin’s Nose
Bryant Park
Green Valley View
Kopdaikanal Solar Observatory
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Aarem Valley Castle GRT Nature Trails The Carlton
United 21 Kodai International Kodai by The Lake Resort
36- Ooty
ooty-hill-station
Ooty or Ootacamund is the capital of the Nilgiris. It is famous for the picturesque picnic spots, but; still the chief attraction remains the mile long tea gardens. Whether you are a kid or an adult, nobody skips the Nilgiri Toy Train ride. It takes you along the picturesque topography of the Nilgiris.
Top Attractions:
Droog Fort in Coonor
Avalanche Valley
Dolphin’s Nose
Lamb’s Rock in Coonor
Rose Gardens
Kalhatti Falls
Mudumalai National Park
Mukurthi National Park
Deer Park
Wax World
Tribal Museum
Where to Stay:
Budget Standard Luxury
Hotel Lakeview Hotel Gem Park Taj Savoy
Woodberry Residency Accord Highland Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
Hotel Khems Deccan Park Resort The Point
37- Peermade
peermade-hills
Peermade gets its name from the famous Sufi saint Peer Mohammad who is said to have visited the hills. It is known throughout the world for its marvelous medical treatments. The scenic vista is over-awed by the fragrance of Cardamom that trails throughout the hills.
Top Attractions:
Kuttikanam
Thrissanku Hills
Panchalimedu
Peeru Hills
Pattu Mala
Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre
Vagamon
38- Nandi Hills
nandi-hills
Nandi Hills known as the sunrise hills of Karnataka, offers the chance to see the memorable sunrise one can ever witness. The hill station is blessed with pleasant climate throughout the year. The monsoons are the most spectacular time of year in Nandi, as the hills are all covered up by the mists, giving it a mystical sense.
Top Attractions:
Tipu’s Drop
Tipu Sultan’s Fort
The Nandi Temple
Bhoga Nandishwara Temple
Amruth Sarovar
Yoga Nandeeshwrar Temple
Muddenahalli Museum
Brahmashram
Nehru Nilaya
39- Horsley Hills
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Horsley Hills is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh. They have a very picturesque and eye soothing landscape. It is one hill station that vouches for the relaxation it provides to the tourists.
Top Attractions:
Horsley Hills
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
Mallamma Temple
Gali Bandalu/Wind Rocks
Kalyani- Eucalyptus Tree
Chennakesava Temple
Talkona Waterfalls
Truly a visit to all these hill stations of India will certainly refresh your mind and provide unforgettable memories. The country is flooded with innumerable tourist places and hill stations; this will give you a golden opportunity to discover the places that you have only seen in your dreams or on the television sets.
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