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Hill stations are the perfect destinations to beat the summer heat
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Kala Top, a favourite picnic spot at Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh.
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. 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-sta tion.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 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 founded during the Raj by Americans. Berjim Lake, Golf club, and Palani hills are some of the popular attractions here.
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 in south India. Ooty is well linked to all major cities through rail, road and air. The nearest airport is at Coimbatore, 89 km away. 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 make the place exciting.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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