Top 5 Hill Stations in India

 

• Hill Stations in India 

A Hill Station is a high altitude towns than plain and valley. Hill stations climate is usually cold and hill station has a low temperature. It is suitable for meditation and health restoration activities. 

 Here is the list of famous hill stations in India with beauty of nature and peaceful environment.

1. Dal lake, Kashmir:

Dal lake is the most popular attraction in Srinagar. It is a freshwater lake. Dal lake was truly a breathing experience for visitors. The surrounding mountains created an incredible backdrop, making me feel peaceful and beautiful . Being on the lake itself, with calm water and majestic view, was unforgettable for travelers. It is known as the “Lakes of flowers”, “Jewel in the crown of kashmir” or “Srinager’s jewels”.  Dal lake is an important source for commercial operations in Fishing and water plant harvesting. 

Best Time to Visit: September-November; March-May.

2. Darjeeling, West Bengal:

      

Darjeeling is one of the Wonderful places to visit in India, which is surrounded with tea gardens, orchid gardens, and rolling mountain ranges. It is located in lesser Himalayas and is a beautiful combination of lush green hills, tea plantation, and amazing toy train. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna as it is a part of east Himalayan range. 

Best Time to Visit: September-December; March-June

3. Ooty, Tamil Nadu:

 Ooty is also called “Queen of Hill Stations”. Its original name is Udhagamandalam. It’s the capital of Nilgiris district. Ooty is one of the Most popular hill stations of India. In its background is Nilgiris, the Blue Mountains. Ooty has beautiful plantations, conifers, lavenders, Eucalyptus trees and graciously flowing cold breeze. 

Best Time To Visit: April to June and September to November. 

4. Manali, Himachal Pradesh:

 Manali is one of the most attractive spots in India. Manali is identical to streams and birdsongs, forests and orchards, and gardens of snow-capped mountains.

Best Time: April to Mid-July and September to November.

5.Mussoorie, Uttarakhand:

Mussoorie, Queen of the hills, because of its Beauty splendor, location among the gorgeous Himalayan Mountains and it is famous for scenic beauty, climate, good social life, and entertainment. It’s climate makes it more attractive and beautiful. Mussoorie lake is a newly developed picnic spot. It is the gateway to ‘Gangotri’ and ‘Yamunotri’ shrines. Another place for tourists in the town is Depot hill, popularly known as ‘Lal Tibba’. It is the highest point in Mussoorie. There is Camel’s Back Road which offers a best view of sunset and a life-like resemblance of a sitting camel and enjoy horse riding. It is one of the Best vacation places in India. 

6. Munnar, Kerala: 

Munnar is called “Kashmir of South India”. It is known for its “Tea plantations”, and “Neelakurinji”. “Neelakurinji” is a rare plant where flowers bloom only once in Twelve years. The hills and valleys are filled with the blue of the Neelakurinji blooms. In ‘Kurinji season’ in Munnar is a magnificent sight when It's popular for honeymoon destinations and for Art lovers. Munnar is the most viable tourist spot in India.