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Hill Stations in India
India is guarded on the North and North-East by the mighty Himalayan range. This comprises of states like Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Uttaranchal, West Bengal, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. There are other hills stations at other parts of the country as well, but the natural beauty of Himalayas is so mesmerizing that people keep on coming back to explore more.
It’s a far cry from the noisy, dusty, concrete jungles of the big cities. These places are just perfect for a laid back holiday up in the mountain with lush greenery, picturesque locales and snow-capped peaks around.
The hill stations are also very popular amongst adventure junkies, coming from various parts of India as well as abroad. There are a number of options ranging from trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing, kayaking, mountain biking and paragliding, offered by tourism boards of these states at comparatively low cost. This resulted in making these places haven for nature freaks, poets, photographers, tent dwellers and also families. Some of these places have added spiritual attractions for pilgrims as well.
Almora is one such popular hill resorts of North India. It is well connected by road, railways and air from all major Indian cities. The nearest airport is at Pant Nagar in Nainital and the nearest railway station is Kathgodam. The beauty of Almora is spellbinding and it compels people to come back again and again. more...
Darjeeling is situated at the upper regions of West Bengal. Although it is at a very high altitude, yet it is very easily accessible. The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport and is only 100 km by road from the airport. If you wish to travel by train, the nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri from where you can either travel by Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train or by road on a jeep. This is a wonderful place and a must see tourist hot-spot. more...
Mount Abu, located in the western Indian state of Rajasthan is only 187 km away from the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. There is direct railway communication facility from Delhi, Jodhpur and Agra. Being the only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu occupies a special place in this unforgiving desertscape. People from all over India as well as from all over the world come in this relatively cool climate amidst the Thar desert. This pleasant resort is built around a lake. The entire area has a number of forest resorts. more...
Nestled snugly in the Nilgiris, Ooty is an ideal summer retreat for the people of southern India sweltering in the heat waves of the summer. Ooty is in many ways a typical hill station. It has orchards of peaches and palm, terraced tea garden and rows of eucalyptus and pine. Ooty was founded by the British who fell in love with the climate that resembled to some extent that of Britain. Enveloped in perpetual mist, Ooty has a timeless appeal. It is the gem of the Nilgiris that is often referred to as the "Blue Mountain". more...
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