Unexplored
Hill Stations in India -
Offbeat Holidays!
India offers
an amzing wealth of the
hidden gems, a choice of
hill stations off the beaten
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Hill
Station - Anant Hills
Walk
across meadows of wild flowers
and apple orchards in full
bloom, see rushing streams
cascade down the mountainside,
and the snow-capped Himalayas
in the distance, and enjoy
exquisite views of sunrise
and sunset at Anantagiri
Hills.
Anantgiri
is wrapped by many mango
graves and orchades...
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Hill Station Chamba Valley
Situated
at the height of 996 m.
above sea level on the south
bank of the Ravi River,
just 56 km from Dalhousie
,the ancient Pahari capital
was founded in 920 A.D.
by Raja Sahil Verma, who
named it after his favourite
daughter Champavati. Chamba,
the land of antiquity, art
and scenic beauty, is a
wonder in itself for every
tourist.
Chamba
valley is noted for the
magnificence of it's scenery-touching
the fringe of the Shivaliks
and having three well-defined
snowy ranges, the Dauladhar
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Hill
Station Dharamsala
Dharamsala,
the land of Dalai Lama,
a charming little town with
elegant bungalows. Dharamsala
enjoys the unique distinction
of being the chosen home
of the spiritual and temporal
head of the Tibetan people.
While Dharamsala
is synonymous with the Tibetan
Government in excile,the
actual headquarters is about
4km above Dharamsala at
Gangchen Kyishong, Click
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Chikaldhara
Hill Station
Valleys
full of velvet mist and
majestic trees. An abundance
of natural scenery. Exciting
wildlife. Breathtaking waterfalls.
A placid lake.Chikhaldara,
tucked away 1118 metres
amid the Satpura mountain
range is the sole hill resort
in the Vidharba region.
It has the added distinction
of being the only coffee-growing
area in Maharashtra ...Click
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on Chikaldhara
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Hill
Station Chopta
Chopta
one of the most picturesque
spots in the entire Garhwal
region, provides a breathtaking
view of the Himalayan ranges
and the surrounding areas.
It is a tourist hotspot
rich in alpine vegetation,
orchids, rhododendrons and
other high-altitude vegetation....Click
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on Chopta
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Hill
Station Coonoor
Coonoor
is the second largest hill
station in the Nilgiris,
surrounded by tea plantations.
It stands at an altitude
of 1839 metres. It is essentially
a small tea garden town
where the weather is pleasantly
cool through the year. It
falls on the toy-train line
between Mettupalayam (28
km) and Ooty. A popular
pastime here is birdwatching
as it is home to an extensive
array of birds. Click
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on Coonoor
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Kullu
Hill Station
Kullu,
the town is one of the most
preferred summer destinations.The
most charming and beautiful
Kullu valley spreads out
its charm on either side
of river Beas. Kullu was
once known as Kulanthpitha,
which means the end of the
habitable world. The sun-scorched
souls of the plains take
refuge in the Kullu Valley
of Himachal Pradesh... Click
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Hill
Station Coorg
252
kms from Bangalore and 1525
m above sea level lies Coorg,
. Coorg or Kodagu (originally
called Kodaimalenadu) It
is beautiful hill country
most of which is between
3000 and 4000 feet high.
The tallest mountain peak
is around 6000 feet high.
Coorg is famous for coffee
plantations. The coffee
estates here produce some
of the world's best coffee...
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Hill
Station Dhanaulti
At
an altitude of 2286 m ,
Dhanaulti is a woody paradise.
It is work like a balm for
weary souls in search of
peace and quiet. Dhanaulti
lies on a ridge at an altitude
of 2286 m. Caressed by a
bracing mountain zephyr,
this hill station is just
ideal for long walks up
shady slopes or quiet tête-à-têtes
in grassy meadows...
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Hill
Station Binsar
Once
the ancient capital of the
Chand Raj kings who ruled
in the 7th and 8th centuries
Binsar is an epitome of
solitude, quietness and
natural beauty for today's
traveler. Perched on top
of Jhandi Dhar hills, a
notified forest reserve
and bird sanctuary. There
is no town called Binsar,
not even a settlement of
huts or anything, it is
just the forest reserve.
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Hill
Station Kalimpong
Kalimpong
is located at an altitude
of 1250 meters. Kalimpong
attracts its travelers through
is its quiet atmosphere.
Kalimpong is famous for
its monasteries, Churches
and a private library for
the study of Tibetan and
Himalayan languages, culture
etc.. Kalimpong has some
of the best Gladiolis and
orchid producing nurseries...
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Hill
Station Kausani
Kausani
is located 53 km north of
Almora in Uttaranchal. Delhi
is 410 km away, a journey
of 14 hours by road. A 300km
wide view curves across
the Himalayas from Kausani,
a breathtakingly beautiful
hill station in the Kumaon
Hills. The eye sweeps past
dense forests and glowing
hills lit up by the setting
sun. The panorama unfolds
over the snow-covered peaks
of Nanda Devi and Trishul.
Summer - April to June -
is the best time to be in
Kausani, with temperatures
ranging between 11°C and
26°C.
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Hill
Station Mukteshwar
At
8000 ft, Mukteshwar is an
idyllic sojourn in the lap
of the mountains and rolling
meadows. Surrounded by fruit
orchards and thick coniferous
forest it provides a majestic
view of the Himalayas. It
is popular for the centuries
old Shiva Temple, Chauthijalli
rock formations, Angora
wool sheep farm, rejuvenating
forest walks and enchanting
sunsets...Write
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on Mukteshwar
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Hill
Station Tawang
Tawang,
the land of Monpasis situated
at a height of 10,000 ft
from the sea level. It is
believed that, the name
Tawang was given by Mera
Lama in the 17th century.
Tawang is famous for its
natural beauty, which attracts
and fascinates the traveler.
The place is a beautifully
landscaped hill station
in the Arunacha ...Click
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on Tawang
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Hill
Station Yercaud
Yercaud,
at a height of 1515 metres,
is situated in the Shevaroy
Hills of Tamil Nadu. A serene
little hill town, Yercaud
is located on the Eastern
Ghats and promises a unique
experience because of its
unusual topography.While
the rest of this region
is more or less dry, Yercaud
stands out in welcome contrast
with its cool climate ...Click
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