Best Hill Stations In India

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You go to Mountains to take a break from your hectic life and you come back with full enthusiasm ready to take life by its horns. These beautiful and serene hill stations in India are bound to take you on a journey which will leave you speechles. 

1. Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

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A place of splendid natural beauty, historic gardens and distinctive mosques, Srinagar is without a doubt one of best hill stations in North India.

Best Experiences: Get enchanted by the beautiful Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Make a visit to the tranquil Shankaracharya Mandir, the beautiful Khanqah Shah-i-Hamadan mosque and Pari Mahal. And finally, spend a day exploring life on Dal lake and Nigeen lake. It is among the coldest hill stations in India during winter.

Best Time To Visit: April to October

Ideal Duration: Visit for a minimum of 4 days for a good trip.

How to reach: Take a flight directly to the Srinagar International Airport. Or take the train to Jammu followed by a taxi or a J&K State Road Transport Corporation bus to Srinagar.

Things To Do: Trekking, Birdwatching

Places To Stay: Four Points, S Group Of Houseboat, Hotel Fabulous Kashmir, Radisson Srinagar, Hotel Ashai.

2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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Popular for its scenic beauty, flowery gardens, snow-capped mountains, and orchards of red and green apples, Manali is one of the best hill stations in India in May & June. This is one of the highest hill station in India.

Best Experiences: Visit the Rohtang Pass, the highest point on the Manali-Keylong Road. Some of the other great spots here are Kalath Hot Water Springs, Vashist Hot Water Springs, Jogini Falls, and Solang Valley.
Best Time To Visit: October to February
Ideal Duration: Plan for a 4 day trip to one of the famous hill stations in India to visit in May.
How to reach: Fly to Bhuntar airport followed by a 2 hour taxi or bus ride. Or take the Himachal Pradesh State bus from Delhi to Manali (553 km) which takes 10 hours.
Things To Do: Ride A Yak, Bike Ride, Rafting
Places To Stay: Solang Valley Resort, Hotel Mountain Top, Apple Country Resorts, Royal Hadimba Palace Manali, The Orchard Greens.

3. Nainital, Uttarakhand

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Located in the Himalayan Belt amidst the Kumaon Hills and blessed with beautiful lakes, Nainital is amongst the list of top hill stations in India in May & June. The lush green oak, pine, and rhododendron forests make it a perfect destination to relax amidst nature.

Best Experiences: Go for a picnic at the beautiful Kilbury or The Tiffin Top. Visit the Land’s End to enjoy the mesmerizing views of Khurpatal Lake and trek the Naina Peak, the highest peak of Nainital.
Best Time To Visit: March to June
Ideal Duration: Visit for a minimum of 3 days for a good trip.
How to reach: Take a flight to Pantnagar (72 kms) followed by a 1.5 hour taxi ride. Or take the train to Kathgodam (41 kms) followed by a 1 hour taxi ride. Buses from ISBT Anand Vihar run to Nainital in 9 hours.

Places To Stay: The kumaoni karavan, Conifers Villa, J Resort Dolmar Nainital, Fern Villas, Pragati Resort.

4. Triund Top, Himachal Pradesh

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Triund is easily one of the most popular treks around Dharamshala. The best part about Triund trek is it can easily be done solo due to its well defined route. The relatively easy trail and with magnificent views of Dhauladhar ranges on one side and of Kangra valley on another side it becomes an easy introduction to the treks for beginners.

Best Experiences: Go for a Triund Trek at Dharmshala and after reaching thr top of the trek just feel and enjoy the View. It will surely make you feel like Heaven.

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Triund is from March to June because of the cozy and comfortable weather and clear views.

Ideal Duration:Triund is an excellent one-day mountain trek to do ! But take 2 to 3 days just to enjoy Weather.

How to Reach: It usually takes 3-4 hours from Dharamkot. The trek at Triund starts from the base camp of Galu, which can be reached either by taxi or bus from McLeodganj. Triund is located around 18 kms from Dharamshala.

Place to Stay: Zostel, Triund View Homestay, Shalom Backpackers Mcleodganj, Holidaydada Triund Camps.

5. Auli, Uttarakhand:

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Auli is a beautiful tourist spot which is famous for skiing all across the country. This scenic place, well is known for its oak edged slopes and verdant coniferous forests is amongst the best hill stations in India.

Best Experiences: Visit Nandaprayag, a popular attraction of Auli which is situated at the meeting point of the River Alaknanda and Mandakini. Also see the natural spring in the village of Saildhar Tapovan, the Auli Artificial Lake, and the Chattarkund Lake. Travel on the Gondola for a beautiful aerial view of the place.
Best Time To Visit: November to March
Ideal Duration: Visit for a minimum of 4 days for a good trip.
How to reach: Take a flight directly to the Jolly Grant Airport (279 kms) followed by a 5 hour taxi ride. Or take the 8 hour bus to Joshimath situated at a distance of 16 kms from Auli.
Things To Do: Skiing, Shopping, Hiking
Places To Stay: Dwarika, Barahbeesh Villa, Kanasar Ecolodge, Apple Farm Stay, Zostel Homes, LivingStone Ojuven Treehouses.

6. Darjeeling, West Bengal:

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The hugely commercial but equally breathtaking Darjeeling boasts of snowcapped peaks and endless tea gardens. Spend your days here exploring the colonial-era architecture, visiting Buddhist monasteries and of course sampling the fabulous tea.

Best Experiences: Visit a tea estate such as the Happy Valley Tea Estate, take a toy train ride through the Batasia Loop and War Memorial, watch the spectacular Khangchendzonga from the Tiger Hill and spend an afternoon at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Museum. Other great destinations here are the Observatory hill, Buddhist monasteries in Ghum and the Japanese Peace Pagoda.
Best Time To Visit: March to May
Ideal Duration: Visit for a minimum of 4 days for a good trip.
How to reach: Take a flight directly to the Bagdogra Airport lowed by a 4 hour taxi ride. Or take the train to New Jalpaiguri followed by a 4 hour taxi.
Things To Do: Go River Rafting, Trekking
Places To Stay: Tinchuley Ratna Vajra Vatika Resort, Summit Hermon Hotel & Spa , Darjeeling homestay Mangkhim, Summit Swiss Heritage Hotel & Spa.

7. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya:

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Once the wettest land on Earth, Cherrapunji is blessed with mesmerizing hills, waterfalls and panoramic view of the Bangladesh plains, making a visit here no less than memorable.

Best Experiences: A trip here is incomplete without a trip to the Nohkalikai Falls, one of the tallest in the country. Enjoy visits to other waterfalls like Mawsmai Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, and Dain-Thlen Falls. Also, go for popular treks that lead to Double Decker Living Root bridge in Nongriat village.
Best Time To Visit: October and May
Ideal Duration: Visit for a minimum of 3 days for a good trip.
How to reach: Take a flight directly to the Cherrapunji Airport. Or take the train to Guwahati followed by a 4 hour taxi.
Things To Do: River Canyoning, Boating
Places To Stay: Ibankordor Jungle Resort, Vamoose Lalaiker, SAN NAEL LA RESORT, Four Season Homestay, Nalgre Guest House.

There are many others. I will upload a seperate blog for other hill stations with full details.