With the great Himalayas bordering
the the north of India, the country is host to beautiful hill stations
which have their own unique identity. Due to this presence of the mighty
Himalayas, right from the Eastern tip of Arunachal Pradesh stretching
far to the extreme North western part of the country most of ten popular
hill stations in India are confined to Northern part of the country.
Apart from that, the Southern part and the Central western of the country
that is criss-crossed by numerous hill ranges which also houses many
picturesque hill stations. The North eastern part of India in the picturesque
foot hills of the Himalayas that comprises seven states also known as
the "Seven Sisters" also provide an ideal setting for some
of the most beautiful hill stations most of which are still unexplored.
One special thing about the hills stations in India is their diversity
in topography and culture of the inhabitants of the hills unlike the
other places around the world. Even down South of the country, Hill
Stations known for their beauty and serenity pull not only domestic
but also international tourists, who gets the experience of an life-time.
Hill Stations of India are abundant in scenic splendours, pacific and
soothing greenery, and the congenial climate and are therefore, renowned
throughout the world. The hill stations of Himanchal Pradesh, West Bengal,
The North-east, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Kerala and Tamil Nadu,
are alluring enough to entice you obsessively.
The beauty of India's hills are parallel
to no other. Which place on earth can be better than the hills that
adores the beauty of nature as it does in India. The picturesque hill
stations of India are rated among the top hill stations of the world.
Kashmir also known as the abode of heaven on earth is one of the prized
possessions in India and is renowned for it's class apart exquisiteness
throughout the world. The hill stations of Himachal Pradesh are also
equally beautiful. These places are popular resorts not only among the
Indian tourists but also for the foreign tourists. The hill stations
in India are perfect for a break from the dean and bustle of the daily
life as they provide a relaxing and salubrious retreat.
The norther part of India is the host
to the best Hill Stations. It is better to start from the extreme North
from the state of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is estimated
that the most visited hill stations in India are located within this
belt. Nestled in the lofty Himalayas the popular hill stations like
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Shimla, Nainital, Manali and many more that are famous
for splendid natural beauty. The Central part of the country that
is towered by the Deccan Pleatue, the Aravalli hills, and the Vindyas
also houses many beautiful hills station such the Lonavala and Khandala,
Mahabaleshwar and Matheran. Some hill stations in the southern part
of India like Ooty, Kodaikanal, Mysore, Coonor, Munnar and Nilgiri are
also for their serenity and mystic beauty.
In the east and the extreme North East
is Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Shillong and many other remote hill station
sin the foot hills of the Himalayas that are unexplored and remains
as virgin destinations.
Here are some of the best Hill Stations
in India:
(i) Shimla (ii) Manali (iii) Dharamsala
(iv) Gulmarg (v) Pahalgam (vi) Mussoorie
(vii) Nainital (viii) Mount Abu (ix)
Pachmarhi
(x) Dalhousie (xi) Munnar (xii)
Idukki
(xiii) Kodaikanal (xiv) Ooty (xv) Darjeeling
(xvi) Kalimpong (xvii) Arunachal (xviii)
Shillong
