Summers in India are usually long, hot, sweaty and exhausting. But our country boasts plenty of beautiful hill stations that can give you the relief you need. Not only can you enjoy the pleasantly cool climate in these places, but also soak in nature’s beauty, get your adrenaline rushing with some adventure activities, flaunt your stylish winterwear, and dig into yummy cuisines
Most of the hill stations in India were developed by the British around a central mall to get respite from the oppressive summer heat. Many have picturesque lakes as their focal point, making them excellent places for boating activities.
Most of the hill stations in India are located in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya in the Himalayas and in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu in Western ghats.[2] Some are located in Eastern ghats of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
Ladakh
Ladakh is a union territory in the Kashmir region of India. Formerly falling in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh was administered a union territory on 31st October 2019. Extending from the Siachen Glacier to the main Great Himalayas, Ladakh is a land like no other. Dominated by dramatic land...
Best Time: Jun to Sep
Places To Visit =
- Pangong Tso Lake
- Thiksey Monastery
- A confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers
- Hall of Fame
- Gurdwara Pathar Sahib
- Shanti Stupa
- Hemis National Park
- Khardung La Pass
- Nubra Valley
- Tso Moriri Lake
- Magnetic Hill
- Spituk Gompa
- Diskit Monastery
- Hemis Monastery
- Kargil
Manali
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
Best Time To Visit=March To June
Places to Visit in Manali:
Sikkim
Sikkim is the smallest state in India and is located in the northeastern part of the country. Sikkim is bordered by Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet and hence there is no dearth of tourist places in Sikkim, undoubtedly. Being the gateway to the Himalayas, Sikkim is known for its beautiful scenery, green meadow, crystalline lakes and towering mountain ranges. This kingdom of mountains has a personality of its own, you will be lost in the captivating destinations in the state, and also see the coexistence of Hinduism and Buddhism which has given rise to a unique and peaceful culture to the state of Sikkim.
Best Time To Visit = between March and May or October and mid-December.
Places To Visit =
| 1. Gangtok | The Capital City |
| 2. Tsomgo Lake | Healing Lake |
| 3. Nathula Pass | Friendly Indo-China Border |
| 4. Kanchenjunga Base Camp | World’s 3rd Highest Mountain |
| 5. Pelling | Flower Valley |
| 6. Zuluk | Serene Hamlet |
| 7. Teesta River | Magical River |
| 8. Gurudongmar Lake | Mystic Spot |
| 9. Ravangla | Peaceful Town |
