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.
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 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 plesent
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.
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 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.
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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.
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 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 favorite
with holidayers
and honeymooners.
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 Lonavala
- Khandala
Hill Station
Lonavala
or Lonavla
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.
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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.
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 Manali
Hill Station
Manali
derived its
name from
Manavalaya
meaning the
"Home
of Manu"
. It is an
important
hill station
of northern
India and
is the destination
of thousands
of tourists
every year.
Manali offers
unparralled
opportunities
for trekking,rock
climbing,angling
and winter
sports. Manali
is a town
surrounded
by lovely
forests. Its
cool atmosphere
provides a
perfect heaven.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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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'.
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 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
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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.
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