Hill stations in India

Biligiri Rangana(B.R.Hills)

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Biligiri Rangana hills are popularly known as the B.R.Hills.They are 120kms from Mysore,situated at a height of about 5, 091 feet above sea level. They are ideally located between Kapila and Cauvery rivers. It's lower hills are enveloped with rich deciduous forests. Tourist Attractions: A beautiful temple dedicated to Biligiri Rangaswamy is a must visit place, it is built in Dravidian style.

There are so many hill resorts, this beautiful hill station has a wildlife sanctuary that covers an area of about 550 sq.km. In this sanctuary, tourists will find more than 250 species of birds like Racquet Trailed Drongo, the Crested Hawk Eagle and the Paradise Flycatcher. They can enjoy Fishing, River rafting and Trekking. Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills is another popular place to visit.Another attraction is Dodda Sampige Mara means Big Champak Tree, it is a thousand year old tree.

How to get there:

* By Rail-The nearest Railway Station is Bangalore Railway Station.

* By Air-The nearest Airport is at Bangalore, it is 254kms from B.R Hills

* By Road-There is an easy access of Road Transport,there are couple of buses running from Mysore every day.

Kundadri

2010-07-24T06:13:00.000-07:00

Kundadri is a beautiful hill station located in Teerthahalli Taluk of Shimoga (Karnataka).This hill station is blessed with natural beauty. It is a large monolithic rock formation elevating 3200 feet above sea level. Kundadri Hill Station is a perfect destination for those who like mountain trekking.It is named after Jain monk Kundakundacharya.

Main Attractions of Kundadri Hill Station: A Jain temple of seventeenth century, situated on the hilltop. Beside the temple, there are two lotus pools. Kundadri is covered with dense evergreen woods. The back waters of Varahi Dam is one of the main attractions of this pristine hill station.Tourists can experience the cool breeze that blow from the west moreover they can enjoy the wonderful sight of the setting sun. Kundadri Hill Station has magnificent falls, it also offers trekking and bird watching.

How to get there: Kundadri is easily accessible from Teerthahalli via Nalur. This route provides easy transport. Those who start their journey from Srinagar, the route from Kammaradi-Begar-Hosagadde is best option.Those who prefer hiking can choose the route from Teerthahalli via Kammaradi- Nadabur-Halakunda.

'Solan' blessed with natural beauty

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Solan is a beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh, it is named after the Goddess Soloni Devi.This hill station is a perfect destination where you can enjoy your holidays. Solan is popularly known as “mushroom city of India". It is a largest producer of beer and quality whisky. It's Dyer-Meakin Brewery is well known brewery in the world.

Solan city was established by British, it is a place where Pandavas lived during their 'Agyatvas' period. Main Tourist Attractions of Solan Hill station are Shoiloni Devi Temple, Jatoli Shiv Temple and Bon Monastery. The monastery is situated 12 kms from Solan, it is the second largest Monastry in the world after Tibet. A beautiful picnic spot called Giri Picnic is located amongst the cool waters of Giri.

A must visit place is Karol Tibba, an ideal place for nature lovers. At the height of 1,600 km, Barog is located, it is place where you can enjoy the wonderful views around. There is a toy train ride specially for children. The surrounding areas of Solan are rich in tomatoes, ginger, peas and beans. Solan hill station is blessed with natural beauty, its exotic views will make you spellbound.

Bhandardara

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Bhandardara is a beautiful hill station. It is located in the Ahmednagar District of the state of Maharashtra.This hill station is blessed with natural beauty.Wonderful sight scenes, mountains, waterfalls, invigorating air,greenery and pristine ambiance are quite enough to catch your hold.

History:Legends say, Shri Agasti Rishi came here for mediation, he was surviving only on air and water. Pleased with his divinity and display of devotion, God blessed him with a stream of Ganga river which is called as the Pravara River. Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River.

Tourist attractions-Two most beautiful spots of this hill station are Arthur Lake and Wilson Dam. Bhandardara's other scenic spots are Mt. Kalsubai, Umbrella Falls, Amruteshwar temple and Agasti Rishi Ashram it is the Hermitage of Sage Agasti.For adventure lovers Bhandardara has most exciting trek known as Ratangad fort. Anandvaan Resort, a very popular resort of Bhandardara, it is located 2800 feet above sea level. Ghatghar, a popular viewpoint offers panoramic view of the Sahyadri ranges.Tourists can enjoy angling also.

How to go there-

* By Road-Bhandardara is easily accessible by road,it is 185 km far from Mumbai and from it is at a distance of 191 km.
* By Air -Nearest airport is Mumbai.
* By Rail-Igatpuri is the nearest railway station, it is 45kms away from Bhandardara.

Amboli

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Amboli is situated at an altitude of 690 m, in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. It is an offbeat hill station engulfed in tranquility and peace . Konkan coast lies on the one side of Amboli, the other three sides are flanked by beautiful valleys.

History: The history of Amboli is interesting. Its reflects the connection with British Raj. Amboli hill station was established by Colonel Westrop, a British political agent. He opened the Ghat Road from the coastal town of Vengurla, presently in Southern Maharashtra to Belagum.It is the last mountain resort of Maharashtra before the coastal islands settled.

Tourist Attractions: Amboli is blessed with natural beauty, it is a wonderful destination for getting lost among misty mountains.One of the main attractions is an unforgettable bird eye view of the Konkan beach atop Amboli hills. Other beautiful attractions are Mahadev and Narayan Gad,Historic botanical gardens,Hiranya Keshi, Sea view Point, Nagatta Falls and Bauxite Mines. Best time to visit Amboli is winter.

How to get there:

* By Rail- Sawantwadi is the nearest Railway Station,at a distance of 28km from Amboli.
* By Air-An airport at Belgaum at a distance of 64 km from Amboli. .
* By Road-Transport buses are available from Sawantwadi,Vengurla,Belgauma and Ratnagiri. Mumbai is 549 km away from Amboli.

Dharamshala

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Dharamshala is located in Himachal Pradesh. This beautiful hill station is known as 'Scotland of India'. Dharamshala, a hill station, surrounded by dense forests consists of Deodars.It has the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in Exile, these headquarters are led by the Prime Minister, Samdhong Rinpoche.

This beautiful hill station is the hub of Tibetan exile world in India. History: Before the British Raj, Dharamshala was ruled by the Katoch Dynasty of Kangra, this dynasty is called as the oldest serving Royal Family in the world.The Royal Family has a residence called 'Clouds End Villa', in Dharamshala. In he year 1848 it came under the British Rule. In the year 1860, Gurkha Light Infantry came to Dharamshala. They referred to Dharamshala as 'Bhagsu', they refer themselves as Bhagsuwalas..

Tourist Attractions: Dharamshala hill station has beautiful temples and Gompas. This hill station is enveloped by beautiful mountains from three side.In Mc Leod Ganj, there is Namgyal Monastery, called as little Lhasa is one of the major attraction. Various temples like Brijeshwari Temple, Chamunda Temple and Jwalamukhi Temple are must visit places. The Kotwali Bazaar is a shopping hub for shop lovers. Other places are Dal Lake,Chinmaya Tapovan, War Memorial, Kareri Lake, Sujanpur Tira and St. John church.

How to get there:

* By Air- Gaggal Airport is the nearest one.
* By Road- Major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and Shimla are very well connected to Dharamshala. One can easily access Air-conditioned, deluxe buses.
* By Rail-Nearest Railway line is from Pathankot to Jogindernagar, it is a part of Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh. Nearest Railway station is is Chamunda Marg , half an hour away from Dharamshala.

Siliguri

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Siliguri is the second largest city in the West Bengal, it is situated at the base of Himalaya mountains. Monsoon, winter and summer are three main seasons. Siliguri is a beautiful hill station, famous for its dense fog. It is a huge producer of tea,it has developed as a profitable hub for various businesses.

Siliguri is main commercial nerve center of West Bengal. History: Siliguri has grown into a big commercial town from a small village.In the year 1907, British administration declared it as a sub-division. After the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, Siliguri became a refugee center.It is one of the largest cities in the whole North East of India..

Tourist Attractions: Siliguri is known as "Shopper's paradise". Siliguri city is blessed with natural scenic beauty, white snow clad mountain peaks of the great Himalayan Ranges attracts the tourists. It has Kanchanjunga Stadium, hosts many cultural activities, national and international level competitions. Hong Kong Market of Siliguri is one of the major tourist attractions, the market is flooded with variety of commodities, a perfect destination for shopping lovers.

How to get there: Bagdogra is siliguri's domestic airport, it is air linked to Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. There are regular bus services from Kolkata. Its nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri, connected to all major stations of India.

Solan

2010-07-06T05:48:00.000-07:00

Solan ,a hill station of Himachal Pradesh is blessed with nature's beauty. Solan is named after the goddess Soloni Devi, whose temple is situated in the southern end of the town. Solan is a largest producer of quality whisky and beer. It has a well known Brewery called Dyer-Meakin Brewery. Its surrounding areas are rich in beans, tomatoes, peas and ginger.

History: British established the Solan city during their heydays in India. Solan is a place where Pandavas lived during their 'Agyatvas' period.It is mainly known as “mushroom city of India". Tourist Attractions: Bon Monastery is situated 12 kms from Solan , the second largest Monastry in the world after Tibet. Just 8 km away from Solan ,Barog is located at the height of 1,600 gives wonderful views . Temples are- Jatoli Shiv Temple, Shoiloni Devi Temple, a picnic spot called Giri Picnic amongst the cool waters of Giri.

Karol Tibba-A historic place were Pandavas lived during their 'Agyatvas' period, for nature lovers it is an ideal place. Children can enjoy toy train ride to cherish the moments. How to get there: Solan is 68 kilometers from Chandigarh and from Shimla it is at a distance of 48 kilometers. It is easily accessible both by train or bus. There are around 44 railway tunnels up to Solan. Best time to visit Solan is during Spring.

Kaza Hill Station

2010-07-05T04:59:00.000-07:00

Kaza Hill Station is located in Himachal Pradesh .It is a very quiet and calm place where you can go for a refreshing holiday.This hill station is a chief town and center of administrative importance. The town of Kaza is a subdivisional head quarter of the remote valley of Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. Kaza is situated at an elevation of 3800 metres along the Spiti River. In the new town of Kaza, there are many government buildings.

Places to visit: Kaza Hill Station has so many places for sight seeing.There is a monastery of Ki Gompa its distance from Kaza is 11 km this is the biggest Gompa in whole Spiti .Here almost 400 monks live and they take great care in maintenance of the monastery. Kibber village is situated at an altitude of 4250 m . It is known as the highest village in the world. You can visit Thang Yud Gompa. It is in the north of Kaza.At a distance of 45 km there is Tabo Gompa a monastery ,it was built by Ringchen Zangpo, the “Great translator in 99 A.D.Here you will find a wonderful collection of sculptures and murals.

How to get there: Kaza Hill Station is linked up with Shimla and Manali but in winters there is heavy snowfall . By Air Kullu and Shimla are the nearest airports.Nearest rail heads are Pathankot and Shimla and if you want to go by road National Highway No.21 connects Manali to Lahaul Spiti. There is also a facility of taxi and bus from Manali and Shimla.

Amarnath Hill Station

2010-07-02T01:10:00.000-07:00

Beautiful hill station that is going to fill you with the spirit of divinity, this hill station will call you again and again once you go there it is Amarnath Hill Station. It is regarded as one of the holiest shrines in India,as it is dedicated to Hindu Gods Lord Shiva, his wife Parvati and their son Lord Ganesha.

History: As per the first reference Aryararaja from 34 BCE- 17CE used to spend his summers in a lingam that is formes with snow ice.This ling has its place in the regions above the forests. If we believe on another reference Kalhana there was a wife of King Ananta named Queen Suryamati (1028-1063 ) was granted under her husband's name agraharas at Amareshwara and arranged for the consecration of Trishulas ans Banalingas.Sultan Zainu I abidin (1420-1470) came for a visit to this sacred place that is called Tirtha Amarnatha, he also constructed a canal known as Shah Kol.

Places to visit: Amarnath Hill Station has got its place at 145 kms to the east of Srinagar, the most important attraction is ice Shiva Linga and the most amazing fact is that is made naturally its formation , shape and size changes according to the season it is also said that it also changes with the waxing and waning of the moon. The must visit place is the cave of Amarnath located in a glacial valley at an altitude of 4,175 meters (13,700 feet).The cave is about 150 feet high and 90 feet long. Amarnath Hill Station has many asharams and meditation centers there are also historical temples.The region is wrapped with snow in the months of September to June, and the cave is accessible only in between July to August.

How to get there: By Air you can choose Srinagar, located 48 kms away, is the nearest airport.By Rail the nearest railway station is Jammu. By Rail the nearest railway station is Jammu. By Road you can choose Srinagar, the nearest major city to the shrine, is well connected to all the important cities in the region.

Palampur Hill Station

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A very beautiful place that is going to fill you with a new energy Palampur Hill Station. It is also called as tea capital of northwest India that contributing in making it a very special resort or perfect delight and refreshment.The climate is mild because of abundance of water. Palampur Hill Station has got its place in Kangra valley that is close to Dhauladhar Range,basically it is in the northwestern region of Himachal Pradesh and 30kms from hill station Dharmshala.

History: Previously Palampur was a part of local Sikh Kingdom but later on it came under the British. You would be amazed to know that Palampur has got its name from the local word "pulum' means lots of water.

Places to visit: Palampur Hill Station has got high ranges of Dhauladhar Mountains, it has a scenery that gives you very beautiful sublime contrast. Here you can visit fine specimens of colonial architecture or take a visit to tea factory.Avery important landmark of Palampur is St. John's church, Bundla Chasm is there if you are in a mood of having a little walk.Neogal Park will give you a breathtaking view of the Dhauladhar Range. Other attractions are wooded areas, you can also check pottery and local handicrafts.
Palampur Hill Station has got a wonderful place Sujanpur Tira,known for forts and ancient temples. Chamunda Devi temple, Tibetan monastery and a mini zoo are some of the must visit places.

How to get there: Maranda is the closest railway station at a distance of 2 km from Palampur, bus station in in the south of main bazaar. Also You can hire a taxi or cab to reach Palampur.

Devikulam

2010-06-24T05:57:00.000-07:00

History: Beautiful hill station located in the lap of Idukki District that is 16 km from Munnar that forms its place in the Southern State of Kerela in India, and it is above 1800 m sea level, a wonderful picnic spot that gives you a chance to refresh yourself in so my new ways,as per the legends Goddess Sita Devi took bath in the refreshing lake waters of Devikulam and that lake is now named as Sita Devi Lake.

Places to visit:

The scenic beauty of this hill station is really attractive like:

* The waterfalls of Pallivasa
* Green Tea Plantations
* Natural vegetation with slim blue and red gum trees
* Mineral Water lake Devi
* Spectacular views of Munnar
* Sita Devi Lake for fishing
* Trekking Spot Anamudi the highest peak

Nelelakurinji, the flower that bathes the hills,Eravikulam National park,Kumily located at a distance of 4 Km from Thekkady, u can enjoy jungle walks also, Manglam Devi Temple is really magnificent on 'Chaitra Pournami' a festival occurs here.Another place is Marayur that has got 'Sannyasi Caves , it is a Sandal Forest. Moolamattom an Electricity generating project. Idukki that has got dam and Wild life Sanctuary and Rajamala a part of National park

How to get there: Well the weather is pleasant all over the tar and you can enjoy the cold breeze , if you want to reach Devikulam you are suppose to climb a steep mountain track, from Kochi distance is 149 km and Kottayam 132 km and takes 4 and ½ hours 4 hrs respectively.

Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh

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Located at an altitude of 926m , this beautiful hill station was founded by Raja Varman he named the town after the name of his daughter Champavati. Chamba is embedded with outstanding architectural style and the beauty of this hill station is unmatched really famous for its architectural superiority, this wonderful hill station has got a grassy promenade that forms a wonderful shelter for Sui Mata and Minjar festivals.

Chamba has got very fascinating places to visit like Laxmi Narayan Temple, the most famous attraction of Chamba, it has got six temples of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, Brajeshwari Devi Temple dedicated to goddess Durga and hs got really astonishing fine carved sculptures, it has specially got the Shikara Style at the top it has got wooden amalaka. Beautiful Hill station Chamba is in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India .

Chamunda devi temple made for goddess Chamunda, you will get fine wood carved ceiling having animal and floral motifs, here the devotees offered little brass bells to get all the wishes, Sui Mat Temple for Sui Mata, the local princess of Chamba there are colourful painting that pictures the life of Sui Mata.Main gateway of Chamba is Gandhi gate and collected with Basohli and Kangra style of paintings here is Bhuri Singh Mueseum.

And if you are a trekking lover then Chamba has really got something for you to let you enjoy well-defined snow ranges of Pir Panjal, Laskar and Dhauladhar.

Tabo Hill Station

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Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, as this amazing hill station is called as Tabo Hill Station that has got its place in the wonderful valley of Spiti it is in Himachal Pradesh, as this place is very popular for Tabo Monastery, and this monastery is placed at an elevation of 3050 meters above the level of the sea.Tabo Hill Station gives you very exotic view of snowclad mountain ranges.

As this hill station is embedded with Tabo Monastry, is the main educational institution in the eastern part of Spiti, and was founded by Rinchen Zangpo sucn a noted scholar he did all his possible efforts to make it a developed and advance centre of studies, as Tabo monastery has got an enormous collection of so many beautiful paintings along with the scriptures. The most unique feature is that it is made up of mud and blocks of bricks.

From Kaza hill station, at a distance of 50 kilometers you will find Tabo Hill Station, Kullu and Shimla are the nearest airports, if you are really looking for utmost pleasure and happiness then there is no other perfect place than Tabo Hill Station, the beautiful and eyecatchy sight scenes will make you fill with an unforgettable experience so to have a close interaction with nature just switch to Tabo Hill Station.

Toranmal Hill Station

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This wonderful and natural beauty has got its place at an altitude of 1461 m called Toranmal Hill Station,really can be defined as most peaceful place on this earth well it would be better to call it as a heaven on the earth, this hill station is located in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra and has got the surroundings of Satpuda hills as Satpuda hills is embedded with 7 hills.

Toranmal Hill Station is not at all crowded by people a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate yourself, it has got the gift of narrow hill roads,they are fanned by thick wood, this heaven on earth has got beautiful lakes and temples, a must visit place is Yashvant Lake it is a natural lake that really gives you breath taking sights and delightful views, the temples of Nagarjun and Goraknath will fill you with utmost divinity.

Most memorable and grand fair of Maha Shivratri takes place, pilgrims from all parts come to visit the fair, wonderful and mesmerising spots of Toranmal Hill Station are Machindara Gumpha which is a natural lake, Kamal Talao , Khadki Point and very fascinating Lotus Lake that is really blessed with natural scenic beauty, and if you are a trekking lover then there are two trekking points mainly dedicated to trekking are Seetalhai and Khadki .

So get ready to have a refreshing delight the perfect destination is Toranmal Hill Station.

Malshej Ghat Hill Station

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A wonderful place that is going to fill you with a refreshing feel yes it is the beauty of Malshej Ghat Hill Station, Malshej Ghat has got its place in Pune district on Maharashtra. A place that gives you a blend of happiness and pleasure, this incredible hill station is situated at a height of 700m above the level of the sea, if you are an adventure lover then it is a must place for you to visit.

Yes it will definitely become your favourite destination as so can enjoy here trekking, Malshej Ghat Hill Station is blessed with real beauty of hill station, it gives you a real panoramic and exotic views, you would be welcomed with , charming mountains and a very rejuvenating as well as refreshing climate, a real holiday retreat to make therm most memorable ever. Most fascinating attraction is migratory flamingoes they usually come in monsoons.

If you want to enjoy with real spirit them go there in winters, the cozy climate also makes you more cozy and you will get a wonderful gift of greenery that is quite enough to mesmerise you, to fill you with immense -pleasure there are lakes along with meandering waterfalls, a perfect place to relax, its other attractions are Shivenri Fort, Buddhist caves, Harishchandragadh, Shiva temples, Lenyadri and Bhima River..

Jawahar Hill station

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A wonderful place that is going to fill you with more energy and enthusiasm, a place where you would love to go again and again, yes it is Jawahar Hill station, that has got its place in Thane district, well this beautiful and live hill station is called as Mahabaleshwar of Thane, really the beauty is incredible, and fills you with majestic effect, there is a wonderful variety of flora to keep you stunned.

Jawahar Hill station has got the gift of exotic valleys, it has got all the required stuff that needs to make your trip more memorable and pampered, if you are fond of tribal kingdoms and want to explore tham in a new way, then Jawahar Hill station is going to give you the chance to explore it in a new way, as it is one of the tribal kingdoms of Maharashtra.

A perfect gateway is Jai Vilas that gives you the new dimensions to find out and explolre the fascinating tribal livinbg in a unique way, here you cal also see the famous Warli painting of Jawhar ,other fascinating places are Dadar Kopra Falls and to fill oyur days with more warmth and pleasure there are wonderful sunset points, Jawahar Hill station is a place that you would like to visit again and again, really cant afford to miss it.

Dooars Valley

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A beautiful place for a perfect hangout, and if you are planning and looking for a wonderful place to make your holidays special then this is your destination, a place that is embedded with widespread lush green tea gardens, and so many mesmerising silvery mountain streams with wonderful rolling hill slopes, very beautiful and eye catchy sights.

There are small quiet ethnic villages to welcome you from the bottom of their heart as they have got their place in an out line of the magnificent Himalayan ranges, from where you can witness the eternal beauty of endless sky. Dooars Valley is a gateway to Darjeeling hill stations, this green beauty has got so many places of interest like Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary.

Another must visit place is Gorumara National Park, and the place that you can't afford to miss it is Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve, Lava an another destination that has got its place at an altitude of 7200 ft, at a distance of 32 km from Kalimpong, it is really going to fill with so much breathtaking views that you wont forget till long

It forms a gateway to the Neora National Park. Lolay Gaon gives you an ultimate panoramic view of Kanchenjunga along with memorable view of Sunrise over Kanchenjunga.

Lava and Lolegaon

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To have a mystic feel and want to get spell bounded with the scenic beauty around here is a perfect destination for you that is Lava and Lolegaon, this beautiful hill station has got its place on the foothills of the eastern Himalayas, this place is really blessed by the wealth of nature,lava has got its place at a height of 7200 feet
above the sea-level where as Lolegaon has got its place at an altitude of 5500 feet.

These hill stations are very lose to the nature, you can have the fun of this mesmerising beauty by taking Jeeps, they are available in Darjeeling, with enchanting roads they are embedded with deep valleys,trickling mountain streams along with towering mountains ,this hill station is lined up by tall pine trees.You should see the wonderful Lolegaon forest that is dominated by pines and Tall oaks.

A place that is must visit is Lava Monastery really gives you a charming mystic feel,it is a very colourful building from outside, most vibrant place is Lava Bazaar, Lava and Lolegaon has got a place called Tiffin Dara, this place is suitable for driving but to thrill you with an adventure there are also pine covered wild roads that are most suitable for trekking, a little queer spot in Lava and Lolegaon
act as a window to have a wonderful sight of major peaks of the Himalayas.

This hill station is fully equipped with comfortable resorts, this place has also got very beautiful log huts really an unforgettable experience and will remain in your memories for forever, the glorious sunrise of beautiful Kanchenjunga range is going to fascinate you.

Sonamarg

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To get refreshed in the summers a wonderful destination is waiting for you it is Sonamarg that brings you the reason for spectacular vacation, a very famous hill resort has got its place in Jammu and Kashmir, it serves as a gateway to Ladakh such a popular destination to enjoy all kind of adventure sports, this place is also gifted with a spectacular valley , amazingly there is a well in the valley that can turn anything into gold.

Wonderful sight seeing at Sonamarg- to mesmerise you it gives you a blend of smells and , sounds , a must visit place is Nilagrad, basically it is a colony of Baltics that makes a small river meet river Sindh, the colour of the river is red because it is embedded with curative properties, you can enjoy mahseer fishing and if you are looking for adventures then you may go for trekking trails.

A wonderful gift that is an add on to the beauty of Sonamarg is Krishnasar Lake and Bisansar Lake, just check out these lakes for ultimate pleasure, Sonamarg has some beautiful options for excursions like Baltal , another point that has got its place at a distance of 20 kms from Sonamarg named Zoji-la pass, if you travel further you will reach to holy cave Amarnath, through out the year pilgrims use to
come here.

Yushmarg a happening picnic spot here you will find green pastures along with pines, if you are on the trip to Sonamarg, then don't forget to visit glaciers they are located at Thajiwas, it is a good place to have an interesting walk, main Sonamarg lies on the Srinagar Leh highway.

Kodaikanal Hill Station

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If you really want to interact with natural beauty then you can choose very beautiful hill station of India named Kodaikanal, a very popular hill resort that has go its place in Tamil nadu, this hill station is proudly situated at an altitude of 2100 meters. Gifted with an ample amount of natural beauty and you will really feel yourself very close to the nature only at Kodaikanal Hill Station.

Kodaikanal is also called as Kodai, well is it a favourite destination for honeymooners and holidayers, a place that calls you again and again if you have been there once. It is natural treat to eyes, embedded with natural scenes that is going to fill you with utmost pleasure an delight, you can witness pure beauty there, this hill station has got magnificent and mesmerising landscapes.

Fascinating waterfalls with cascades that gives you breathtaking views, and if you are expecting some kind of adventure there then you can carry on with great trekking trails they have got their place in the forest surroundings, that gives you 17 trekking routes. Kodaikanal is famous for Neel Kurinji Flower that is also known as Strobilanthus Kunthanus, a very special flower that exclusively blossoms once in twelve years, and when ever it comes out it converts the hill slopes of Kodaikanal, onto blush purple sheen.

There is a Kodai Club where you can enjoy fireplace, piano a vast library, there is a restaurant that has got a glowing hearth-fire and an old English plates.Most exciting spot is lake in the heart that gives you a chance to enjoy angling and boating, another spot is called Dolphin's Nose, there is a chain of wonderful tourists spot like Kukal Cave, Golf Course, Pillar Rocks and Bryant's Park.

Kerala Vythiri

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If you are in search of good hill station to refresh yourself then your search ends up here, a wonderful destination to cheer you up is Kerala Vythiri , and you are a nature lover then this place is particularly for you, here you can also enjoy trekking, this beautiful place has got its place 1300m above the sea level her you will find wonderful Thamarassery Ghat that is going to give you perfect feel of
pleasure.

Kerala Vythiri has got wildlife sanctuary and you would be gifted with heart touching sounds of birds and animals, to re-energize your soul and senses it is the only destination. And you can enjoy more at the times of Monsoons as it increases the beauty of western ghats, best time to visit May to September. Kerala Vythiri is an evergreen rain forest.

You will find here conifer,fir trees and pine,along with wild animals like thrush, Malabar squirrel and Nilgiri langur, to mesmerise you there are water bodies and small streams, you can see wonderful tree houses the main attraction of this place, there are Small lodgings they are made of wood are perched at the top of the trees, going to give a wonderful sight to view.

Other beautiful places are Edakkal Caves made from Ambukuthi Hills,Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary,Chembra peak, a fresh water lake The Pookot Lake lets you enjoy boating with a fresh water aquarium. There are Likkidi hills you can enjoy trekking here, so this place is absolutely not to miss, just go and feel the magic.

Kodaikanal

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Just relax and feel the magic around yourself , to feel the real
pleasure these summers the perfect destination is Kodaikanal, that has
got its place on the southern crest of the Palani hills, this hill
station is surrounded by wooden slopes, precipitous rocky outcrops and
waterfalls, this is a place that gives you so many wonderful views and
you would fall in love being there for once even.

Kodaikanal has got the Coaker's Walk that gives you an ultimate view
of surrounding plains, second superb destination is Kurinji Andavar
temple,that is basically dedicated to Lord Murugan, there are lofty
hills that hugs Kodaikanal, there are wonderful picnic spots to give
you an ultimate pleasure like , Pillar Rocks, Bear Shola Falls and
Green Valley View.

Nature has showered the blessings on Kodaikanal, here you will also
find the flora and fauna, a mesmerising collection of Orchids that has
got its place at the Shenbaganur Museum, it has earned an
International fame for Kodaikanal, its main attraction is its highly
exclusive Kurinji flower, that blooms once in 12 years.

It offers so many wonderful places for you excursion like Dolphin’s
Nose,Berijam Lake,The Perumal Peak and Kukal Cave. Kodaikanal is a
wonderful destination for honeymooners, regular tourists and
trekkers, the beauty which is breath-taking, blessed with star-shaped
lake .

Idukki Hill Station

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A hill station that gives you a feeling of relaxation and makes you more close to the nature is Idukki Hill Station, the word has been taken from e Malayalam word Idukku that means a narrow ravine , there is a river periyar that rages down the gorge between the two lofty peaks of the Idukki..there are around 14 peaks in the district of Idukki and their height is 2000 meters.

In this region there are three important rivers Thodupuzhayar, Periyar and Thalayar, a beautiful river Pamba has got its place in the wonderful scenic surroundings,you will also find the tribes like Malampandaram, Malayarayan,Paliyan,Mannan, Malavedan, Ulladan and Urali, these tribes follow their culture they preserve their heritage which is somehow different from another castes.

One of the main attraction of Idukki is wonderful Idukki Arch Dam that has been made between Kuravathi and Kuravan hiils they have got their place across the Periyar River, it is Asia's biggest dam well it is very famous picnic spot, another beautiful spots are Kulamavu Dam and Cheruthoni Barrage, very beautiful picnic spot is Malankara Dam. Idukki Hill Station has also got Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary that preserves the wildlife of this region.

A sandal wood forest called Marayoor has so many medicinal herbs, the place that is going to catch your hold is Kuthumkal Waterfalls another is Keezar Kuthu is a beautiful waterfall, Idukki Hill Station is vary famous for coffee, tea, spice and rubber plantations.A must place to visit really.

Gangtok

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If you are planning something different these summers then give your
hold to Gangtok here you can experience the magic, the beautiful hill
stations lets you to interact with nature directly and you can feel
ultimate relax as this gives you ultimate delight like in the heaven ,
so here is a green destination called Gangtok.

It has become a hot spot of tourists, Gangtok is the capital of
Sikkim, having a population of 50,000, it has developed its
cosmopolitan flavour , here you will get the blend of old-world charm
as well as hospitality, being there you can feel the experience of
both, there are so many cultures exists here.

There is a perfect harmony and synchronisation in all of them, really
it proudly presents the example of "Unity in Diversity", it is sticked
to its old tradition and customs even in this fast age of
modernisation, it is walking with hands in hands with the rest of the
world, this capital has urbanised with flyovers, state-of-art
hospital,fast food outlets, Broad roads, discotheque's and all kinds
of modern facilities.

Gangtok has so many outstanding places to visit like a landmark
located at Enchey Monastry below Ganesh Tok,Rumtek Monastery ,Tsongo
Lake that has got its place at an altitude of 3780 meters, it is one
kilometer long, 50ft deep and oval in shape. IIn the winters it
freezes,Nathula,Namgayal Institute of Tibetology,Enchey Monastery
,Flower Exhibition Centre ,Do-Drul Chorten (stupa),Jawaharlal Nehru
Botanical Garden,Tashi View Point and Hanuman Tok .

So this time have a memorable trip to this beautiful place called Gangtok.