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Top 10 Hill Stations In India That Offers An Enjoyable Vacation

India is the land of majestic hills and snow-covered mountains. There is no scarcity of pleasant surprises in hill stations of India. Most of the top hill stations in India were established by the European colonists to find vacation from the torrid summer in India. Mentioned below are some of the topmost hill stations in India to plan a perfect vacation -

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India - Land Of Majestic Hills

India - Land Of Majestic Hills

India is the land of majestic hills and snow-covered mountains. There is no scarcity of pleasant surprises in hill stations of India. Most of the top hill stations in India were established by the European colonists to find vacation from the torrid summer in India. Nowadays, these hill towns tract across India are some of the top tourist places to travel. The deep valleys, lush green gardens, and meadows, viewable mountain peaks, snow-capped mountains, beautiful climate, long trees, craggy landscape, several temples, and monasteries make these hill stations much more attracting and fascinating to spend a long vacation. There are some of the delightful and primitive hill stations situated in India which are not only perfect to take off and settle down, but also make an amazing and unforgettable vacation. Mentioned below are some of the topmost hill stations in India to plan a perfect vacation --

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Shimla (Queen of the Hills)

Shimla (Queen of the Hills)

Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in India and it is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The long devious main street, the mall, runs east and west just underneath the spine of the hill. Walking is much more pleasant here even on the uphill as traffic is banned from the central part of town. This hill station is mainly surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Main attractions of this place are the Arki fort, Christ church, Jakoo temple, Gaiety heritage cultural complex etc. Furthermore, to stay here inexpensively Shimla homestay is the best accommodation.

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Sikkim (Hub of adventure):

Sikkim (Hub of adventure):

Sikkim is located in the Himalayan mountain and it is also the paradise for the tourists. The snow-capped mountain, captivating landscape, lush and thick forests, blooms of exotic flora make Sikkim so much attractive to tourists. Skiing, river rafting, biking, trekking are some of the adventure sports in Sikkim provide a memorable experience for the adventure lovers. Mount Kanchenjunga is a guardian deity of this place. Our homestays in Sikkim can provide the best view of some the high mountains. Gangtok, Pelling, Lachung, Namchi, Nathula pass are the foremost attraction of this place.

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Shillong (The Scotland of the East):

Shillong (The Scotland of the East):

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It is called ‘The Scotland of the East’ as it reminds the Scotland of British because of the town encompassed by the rolling hills. Lush green forests, whitish-grey cloud, rolling mountains make Shillong a prominent place of charm. The attractive places to visit in Shillong are the Elephant falls, Shillong peak(the highest point of the state), Wards Lake, Don Bosco Centre of Indigenous Culture, Shillong Golfs etc.

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Kalimpong (Treasuries of orchids):

Kalimpong (Treasuries of orchids):

Kalimpong is a hill station of West Bengal famous for its panoramic valley views, green environment, snow-capped mountain, Churches and Buddhists monasteries and Tibetan handicrafts and a private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, culture etc. Kalimpong has some of the best Gladiolus and orchid producing nursery. Dupin Dara, Kalibari, St.Theresa Church, Flower Nurseries are the best places to visit here.

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Mussoorie (Queen of Hills):

Mussoorie (Queen of Hills):

This place derived its name from ‘Mansoor’ plants and it is situated in the foot of Himalayas. The heavenly beauty of nature, waterfalls, ropeway cable ride admires its entire beauty a lot more. Shivalik Range of Himalaya and Doon Valley are the places famous for film shooting spot. Some of the most charming landmarks of this place are the Doon Valley, Mussoorie Lake, Nag Tibba, Company Garden etc.

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Ooty (The Gem of Nilgiri):

Ooty (The Gem of Nilgiri):

Ooty is a bustling hill station in Nilgiri Mountain Range in Tamil Nadu. The scenic beauty of Ooty makes it a perfect hub for honeymooners and nature lovers. Sunset points, Raj-era Bungalows, Well equipped park and gardens are the Ooty’s charm and its surroundings spotted with pines and moss. Its main world heritage is “toy train” that devious through the beautiful scenery of Nilgiri Mountain. Several interesting places can be seen here like Dolphin’s Nose, Avalanche Valley, Rose Gardens, Emerald Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railways etc.

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Darjeeling (Enticement of Black Tea):

Darjeeling (Enticement of Black Tea):

Darjeeling is a fairyland for hill lovers because of its magical surroundings. The inspiring views of the Himalayan peaks, verdurous tea estates, toy train, walk through the clouds, meandering road, monasteries and awesome views of Kanchenjunga peak of Himalaya refresh the mind and soul. Darjeeling is famous for its world-class tea plantations. Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Himalayan Zoological Park are some of the viewable places here.

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Mount Abu (Oasis in the Desert):

Mount Abu (Oasis in the Desert):

It is the only hill station of Rajasthan lies beautifully in the middle of the Aravalli Range. Salutiferous weather, several lakes, Waterfalls make Mount Abu an oasis in the desert. Nakki Lake in Mount Abu is a sanctuary in the desert kingdom of Rajasthan. The staple attractions are the Dilwara Jain temples, Guru Shikhar, Nakki Lake, Abu Road etc.

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Manali ( Treasuries of Natural Beauty):

Manali ( Treasuries of Natural Beauty):

Manali is the popular hill town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh reputed as a backpacking and honeymoon center nestled in between the snow-capped slopes of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges. Lush green forests, stretching meadows with flowers, gushing streams, picturesque valleys, landscape, paragliding, skiing make Manali an extraordinary scenic place. Manali’s best places to visit are the Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monasteries, Beas River etc.

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Nainital (City of Lakes):

Nainital (City of Lakes):

Nainital is also a well-known hill station of Uttarakhand nestled amidst the Kumaon hills famous for its vivid beauty and striking lakes and hills. The pleasant weather all over the year, the adventure, misty lakes, and hills make Nainital like a coruscating jewel of a Himalayan necklace. Nainital Lake, Naini Peak, Tiffin Top, Naini Devi Temple, Altitude Zoo are the most attractive place of Nainital.

One need not worry about accommodation to stay in these hill stations as there are several homestays exist for tourist and homestay is very beneficial for everyone nowadays due to its pocket-friendly manner like homestay in Sikkim, Shimla homestay which offers travelers to roam the selective places without any a headache. So, if one is keen to enjoy some moments of life without any worry should travel these mesmerizing hill stations of India and for online homestay booking in India you can visit the website of bookyourhomestay.com