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Hill stations are the perfect destinations to beat the heat
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THE MERCURY is climbing up and everyone is looking to chill out. So beat the heat with a trip to a hill station retreat or enjoy adventure sports and other activities. Login to know about the most beautiful hill stations in India.
Coorg
http://www.travelcoorg.com/html/about_coorg.html: Situated in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, the hill station boasts an exotic natural environment and is a perfect summer retreat. Popularly called the Scotland of India and the Kashmir of the South.
Dalhousie
http://www.indiantraveldestinations.com/hill-stations-india/dalhousie-hill-sta tion.html: Dalhousie stands at the foot of the Dhauladhar range of the 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 such as Panchpura and Bara Pathar, this place is 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 Raj by Americans. Berijam Lake, Golf club and Palani hills are some of the attractions.
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.
Kulu
http://www.caravantraveltalk.com/kullu-manali.htm: Kulu, 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 to this destination.
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 by 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 by rail, road and air. The nearest airport is at Coimbatore, which is 89 km from the hill station. It has a good rail and road network. The major tourist attractions are the Botanical Gardens, Government Museum, Kalhatty Falls, Ooty Lake and the Rose Garden.
Mussoorie
http://www.geocities.com/ranj74/Mussoorie.html: The misty mountains, flowers blooming in profusion, streams rippling down the mountains, old architecture and the kaleidoscopic view of the Doon valley give Mussoorie a fairytale aura. The ropeway ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak of Mussoorie, the horse rides and walks on the Camel's Back road, snow view from Childer's Lodge, the highest peak in the hill station are exhilarating.
Shimla
http://www.himachaltourism.nic.in/shim.htm: Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is dotted with oak, pine and fir trees. It was once the summer capital of the Raj. The temperature in summer is 25-26 degrees, and the view of the town, neighbouring hills and mountain ranges is panoramic. There are many tourist spots in Shimla that are worth visiting, including Chadwick Falls, the Tibetan Monastery and Kufri.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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