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Hill stations are the perfect destinations to beat the summer heat
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THE MERCURY is up and climbing and everyone is looking to chill out. So beat the heat with hill station retreats, snow-capped mountains, adventure sports and more. Login to know about the most beautiful and enchanting hill stations in India.
Coorg
http://www.travelcoorg.com/html/about_coorg.html: Situated on Western Ghats of Karnataka, the hill station boasts of an exotic natural environment. It is a perfect summer retreat for wise travellers. Popularly called the Scotland of India and the Kashmir of the south, the beauty of Coorg is beyond description.
Dalhousie
http://www.indiantraveldestinations.com/hill-stations-india/dalhousie-hill-station.html: Dalhousie stands at the foot of the main spurs of the Dhauladhar range of Himalayas and is another exotic hill station of Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie still retains much of the style it used to have during the British Raj. Known for exotic locales like Panchpura and Bara Pathar, this place is also dotted with many churches that are worth visiting.
Kodaikanal
http://www.kodaikanalonline.com/: Situated at an altitude of 2133 m, this hill station is one of the most serene in India. Popularly known as the `Princess of Hill stations', Kodaikanal is the only hill station in India that was founded during the British Raj by Americans. Berjim Lake, Golf club, and Palani hills are some of the popular attractions of the hill station.
Manali
http://www.indiatravelite.com/hillstations/kulumanali2.htm: The `Queen of Hill Stations' by consensus, Manali is a veritable showpiece of nature with its unspoilt beauty. Manali is known as the Valley of Glaciers, as it has snow-capped mountains and waterfalls. For adventure freaks, Manali offers a variety of adventure sports that include rafting, skiing, and paragliding.
Kullu
http://www.caravantraveltalk.com/kullu-manali.htm: Kullu, better known as the Valley of Gods, is an exotic hill station that lies on the banks of river Beas. Jagatsukh, Naggar and Deo Tibba are some of the most popular places. Snow-clad peaks, trekking and fishing zones attract people in throngs to this heavenly hill station.
Munnar
http://www.munnar.com/: Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated at the confluence of the rivers - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundali. The hill station is well-connected through air, road and water.
The air route to Kochi is about 130 km from the exotic hills. From the rolling hills and lush mountains at Pothamedu, one will be able to see the emerging foliar spectacle of tea, coffee and cardamom plantations.
Ooty
http://www.ooty.com/: Ooty is the most famous hill station of South India. Ooty is well linked to all major cities through rail, road and air. The nearest airport is at Coimbatore, which is 89 km from the hill station. It has good rail as well as road network. The major tourist attractions are Botanical Gardens, Government Museum, Kalhatty Falls, Ooty Lake and Rose Garden.
Mussoorie
http://www.geocities.com/ranj74/Mussoorie.html: From the misty mountains, flowers blooming in profusion, streams rippling down the mountains, old architecture and the kaleidoscopic views of the Doon valley below Mussoorie, give the aura of a fairytale world. The ropeway ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak of Mussoorie, the horse rides and walks on the Camel's Back road, the water falls thundering down the mountains, snow view from Childer's Lodge, the highest peak in the hill station - all are very exhilarating and make the place very exciting to visit.
Shimla
http://www.himachaltourism.nic.in/shim.htm: Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is dotted by dense oak, pine and fir. It was once known for being the summer capital of the British Raj.
The temperature in summer is 25- 26 degrees, and the hills in this beautiful place offer panoramic views of the town, neighbouring hills and mountain ranges. There are many tourist spots in Shimla that are worth visiting including Chadwiack Falls, the Tibetan Monastery, and Kufri.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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