{"id":615,"date":"2017-03-30T18:03:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T18:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/?p=615"},"modified":"2026-02-23T07:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T07:34:23","slug":"20-fascinating-hill-stations-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/20-fascinating-hill-stations-in-india","title":{"rendered":"20 Most Fascinating Hill Stations in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vibrant towns enveloped by verdant forests and offering breathtaking mountain vistas are the destinations that individuals in India flock to when the heat in the plains becomes unbearable. From the icy summits of Gulmarg in North India to the flourishing plantations of Munnar in South India, there exists a multitude of remarkable hill stations in India. In terms of elevation, the Himalayan hill stations rank as the highest, closely followed by those in the southern and northeastern regions. However, each area possesses its unique allure and distinct atmosphere. Whether you are in pursuit of adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/india\/best-places-to-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tourist destinations in India<\/a> provide unforgettable holiday experiences. If you are planning a summer retreat, here is a compilation of the finest hill stations in India that you should include in your travel itinerary as part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"0\"><strong>Watch Video:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cgEa5IedGjs\">Cheapest Hill Stations in India<\/a><\/pre>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Least Expensive Hill Stations in India\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cgEa5IedGjs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Shimla, Himachal Pradesh<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shimla1.jpg\" alt=\"Shimla\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shimla1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shimla1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shimla1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shimla1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vardaanshimla.in\/images\/shimla.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/india\/hill-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hill stations in India<\/a> and among the popular places to visit near Delhi. Lies at an altitude of 7238 feet, Shimla is popularly referred as the \u2018Queen of Hills\u2019, and was developed by the British and served as their summer capital. Shimla, amidst the lofty snow-clad Himalayan ranges surrounded by lakes and lush green pastures. The toy train between Kalka and Shimla was built in 1924 and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ridge, Mall Road, Vice Regal Lodge, Christ Church, Annandale, Chadwick Falls, and Jakhu Hill are some of the best places to visit as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/shimla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shimla tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 160px;\"><strong>         Book Here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/shimla-from-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shimla Packages from Delhi<\/a><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ooty, Tamilnadu<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Ooty.jpg\" alt=\"Ooty\" width=\"888\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Ooty.jpg 888w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Ooty-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Ooty-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/images.oyoroomscdn.com\/uploads\/city_image\/Ooty%20image.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also known as Udhagamandalam, Ooty is often referred to as \u2018Queen of hill stations\u2019. Situated at an altitude of 7,440 feet, it is the capital of Nilgiris district in Tamilnadu. It is one of the famous places to experience Tamilnadu Tourism and also one of the best hill resorts to visit in South India. A land of picturesque picnic spots &amp; lakes, it was a popular summer getaway for the British during colonial days. Its stunning beauty and splendid green deep valleys inspired the British to name it Queen of Hill Stations. Ooty is also one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit\u00a0near Bangalore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several <strong>tourist places in Ooty<\/strong> like Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Wenlock Downs, Pine Forest, Doddabetta Peak, Emerald Lake, Pykara Dam, Pykara Falls, Avalanche Lake &amp; Sanctuary, etc. The toy train, known as Nilgiri Mountain Railway that runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must be experienced as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/ooty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ooty tour packages<\/a>. The sanctuaries of Mudumalai and Bandipur provide ample opportunity to explore the wildlife of Western Ghats. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival (Jan) and Summer Festival (May) attract crowds in huge numbers to Ooty, among the most scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Coimbatore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Nearest City:<\/strong> Coimbatore (89 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"1\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tamilnadu\/ooty\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Ooty Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"center\">Most Popular Tours<\/h3>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/shimla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shimla Tour Packages<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/shimla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Shimla1_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 8250<\/span><br \/><span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 6750<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/shimla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/manali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manali Tour Packages<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/manali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Manali2_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 10300<\/span><br \/><span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 9250<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/manali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/ooty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ooty Tour Packages<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/ooty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Ooty2_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 8500<\/span><br \/><span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 6550<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/ooty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/nainital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nainital Tour Packages<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/nainital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Nainital5_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 8450<\/span><br \/><span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 6700<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/nainital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/munnar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Munnar Tour Packages<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/munnar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Eravikulam3_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 7100<\/span><br \/><span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 5250<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/munnar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/mahabaleshwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mahabaleshwar Tour Packages<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/mahabaleshwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Pune_Mahabaleshwar_Kates_Point_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 7050<\/span><br \/><span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 6100<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/mahabaleshwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Nainital, Uttarakhand<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nainital.jpg\" alt=\"Nainital\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nainital.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nainital-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nainital-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nainital.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/DSC_0176.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nainital is a beautiful hill station in the state of Uttarakhand situated in the Kumaon foothills of Himalayas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/uttarakhand\/nainital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nainital<\/a> is famous for its scenic mountain views and is commonly known as the Lake District of India. It is one of the best hill stations in India and among the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-hill-stations-near-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hill stations near Delhi<\/a>. Situated at an altitude of 1938 m, Nainital derives its name from Naini Lake. The highest point is Naina Peak or China Peak, with an elevation of 2,615 m. Nainital is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the town is spread around the beautiful Naini Lake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nainital attracts large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year. Nainital Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Mall Road, Naina Peak, Snow View Point, Kainchi Dham, Raj Bhavan, High Altitude Zoo, Bhimtal and Sattal are among the must include places in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/nainital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nainital holiday p<span class=\"il\">ackages<\/span><\/a>. Naini Lake has facilities for boating and yachting. Nainital is also famous for its various schools and research facilities. The best time to visit Nainital is from March to May &amp; December to February.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>New Delhi (294 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"2\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/uttarakhand\/nainital\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Nainital Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Munnar, Kerala<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-616 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/munnar1.jpg\" alt=\"Munnar\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/munnar1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/munnar1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/munnar1-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ismailfootloose.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/07\/munnar-43.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Munnar is a fascinating hill station located in Idukki district of Kerala. It is one of the best summer getaways in India and also the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/kerala\/hillstations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hill stations in Kerala<\/a>. Munnar is also called as the Swiss of South India. It was once the summer resort of the British Governors of South India. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India \u2013 Anamudi, which towers over 2695 meters. Trekking facilities are available to reach Anamudi on foot. Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji flowers, which blooms once in 12 years. This is also one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-kochi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekend getaways from Kochi<\/a>, Coimbatore &amp; Madurai and also among the most visited places as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kerala tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Munnar is a trekker\u2019s paradise too, which offers both soft and mountain trekking. Visit the wildlife sanctuaries around Munnar. Some of the major attractions of Munnar are Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Kundala Lake, Top Station, Anamudi peak, Devikulam, Nyayamkad falls, Thoovanam falls, Eravikulam National Park and Attukal Waterfalls are some of the best places to include in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/munnar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Munnar <span class=\"il\">holidays packages<\/span><\/a>. Munnar offers different experience throughout the year, while March to May is the peak season.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Kochi (120 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 240px;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/kerala\/munnar\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Munnar Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Manali, Himachal Pradesh<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/manali.jpg\" alt=\"manali\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/manali.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/manali-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/manali-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/image3.mouthshut.com\/images\/Restaurant\/Photo\/-36869_8287.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Manali is a breathtakingly beautiful hill station nestled in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. It is located at an altitude of 2050 m and is spread along the banks of the river Beas. Manali is renowned for its snow-covered mountains, scenic beauty, history, and culture. Often referred to as the \u2018Valley of the Gods\u2019, Manali is one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Chandigarh<\/a>, and among the popular places to visit as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/himachal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Himachal tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Manali is famous as a Honeymoon destination among Indian tourists. It is one of the best summer getaways in India and one of the top-visited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/himachal\/hill-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hill stations in Himachal<\/a>. Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Hidimbi Temple, Bhrigu Lake, Vashist Temple, Manu Temple, Naggar Castle, and Manikaran are among the must-include places in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/manali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manali tour p<span class=\"il\">ackages<\/span><\/a>. Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, kayaking, and mountain biking. September to May is the best time to visit Manali. Dussehra and Hidimba Devi Festival (May) are the two major festivals here. Winter carnival (Jan\/Feb) is the most famous event in the valley.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City : <\/strong>Shimla (255 Km) &amp; Chandigarh (295 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 240px;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/himachal\/manali\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Manali Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Darjeeling, West Bengal<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-617\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/darjeeling1.jpg\" alt=\"Darjeeling\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/darjeeling1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/darjeeling1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/darjeeling1-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swantour.com\/north-east-india\/gifs\/darjeeling-tour-package.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Darjeeling is a beautiful hill town in the state of West Bengal. Situated an elevation of 6,700 feet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/west-bengal\/darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darjeeling<\/a> is one of the most visited destinations in the state of West Bengal and one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/india\/hill-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best hill stations in India<\/a>. It is surrounded by tall Himalayan Mountains and beautiful valleys. This splendid hill station is renowned for its tea plantation and the spectacular views of Kanchenjunga, the world&#8217;s third-highest mountain. One of the main Darjeeling attractions is the Toy Train, which is now a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The hill station has many tourist attractions which attracts tourists from all over India. Some of the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/west-bengal\/darjeeling\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">places to visit in Darjeeling<\/a> are Ghoom Monastery, Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, Batasia Loop, Mahakal Temple, Bengal Natural History Museum, Happy Valley Tea Gardens, and Himalayan Zoological Park. Apart from tourism, Darjeeling is also popular for its many British style public schools, which attract students from across India and even neighbouring countries.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City:<\/strong> Siliguri (63 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"3\"><strong>Book Here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/manali\">Darjeeling Tour Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Srinagar, Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/srinagar1.jpg\" alt=\"Srinagar\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/srinagar1.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/srinagar1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/srinagar1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/8\/7198\/6880639073_306003e782_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu &amp; Kashmir. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and\u00a0Anchar lakes. The city of Srinagar is one of India\u2019s popular tourist attractions because of its historic gardens,\u00a0beautiful houseboats, meandering river and pleasant climate. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts\u00a0and dry fruits. It is among the top hill resorts in India and also one of the most beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/10-best-hill-stations-in-north-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">summer getaways in North India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many places to see in Srinagar and hence the city has lots of tourists all year round. Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Amarnath Cave, Shankaracharya Temple, Wular\u00a0Lake, Nagin Lake, Jama Masjid, Hazratbal Mosque, Nishat Bagh, and Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary are the must visit at\u00a0tractions in Srinagar. Srinagar is also home to Asia\u2019s largest tulip garden. One can see the dazzling rainbow colours of the Tulip Festival in Srinagar during the first two weeks of April.The best time to visit Srinagar is between\u00a0the months of April and October.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Distance from Delhi: <\/strong>842 Km<\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mahabaleshwar.jpg\" alt=\"Mahabaleshwar\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mahabaleshwar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mahabaleshwar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mahabaleshwar-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/image3.mouthshut.com\/images\/imagesp\/925003648s.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mahabaleshwar is a popular hill station in Satara district of Maharashtra. Situated at an altitude of 1,353 m in the Western Ghats range, Mahabaleshwar is one of the top monsoon destinations in India and among the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Pune<\/a>. This is the source of the Krishna River that flows across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This pretty hill station is often referred as the queen of <a href=\"\/maharashtra\/hill-stations\">hill stations in Maharashtra<\/a>. It offers panoramic view of the plains with the imposing sloppy peaks a\u00a0nd surrounding woods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mahabaleshwar attracts large number of tourists for\u00a0its lovely views, beautiful landscapes and pleasant temperatures. There are many tourist attractions in Mahabaleshwar like forts, temples, lakes, and many more. Pratapgarh Fort, Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar\u00a0Temple, Krishnabai Temple, Lingamala Falls, Tapola, Panchgani are are some of the best places to include in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/mahabaleshwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mahabaleshwar tour packages<\/a>. There are several viewpoints that are strategically located to capture the panoramic views created by the majestic Sahyadri Mountains and deep valleys. Arthur\u2019s Seat, Wilson Point, Kate\u2019s Point &amp; Elephant head Point, Connaught Peak and Bombay Point are popular viewpoints. Mahabaleshwar is famous for cultivation of strawberries and mulberries.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Pune (123 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"4\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/maharashtra\/mahabaleshwar\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Mahabaleshwar Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trawell.in\/admin\/images\/upload\/852687354Kodaikanal_Main.jpg\" alt=\"Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kodaikanal, often referred to as the \u2018Princess of Hill stations\u2019 is located in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. Kodai is a beautiful hill station at an altitude of about 7000 feet on the southern tip of upper Palani hills. It has several scenic natural attractions which are enjoyed by its visitors and make it a popular romantic destination. Kodai is undoubtedly among the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/south\/hill-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hill stations in South India<\/a> and also one of the top tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-madurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Madurai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kodaikanal is not extensively commercialized like Ooty and it offers a pleasant experience to tourists with relatively less crowd. Kodai Lake, Bryant Park, Coaker\u2019s Walk, Bear Shola Falls,Silver Cascade, Pillar Rocks are some of the best places to include in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/kodaikanal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kodaikanal holiday packages<\/a>. The hills offer beautiful views all around, especially from the Coaker\u2019s Walk. Best time to visit Kodaikanal is April to June during the summer.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Madurai (95 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 200px;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tamilnadu\/kodaikanal\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Kodaikanal Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Mussoorie, Uttarakhand<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mussorie.jpg\" alt=\"Mussorie\" width=\"830\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mussorie.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mussorie-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mussorie-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/mwlc.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/925003652s.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mussoorie is a popular hill station in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand State and also one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/india\/hill-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hill stations in India<\/a>. Mussoorie is situated atop a horseshoe crest on the mountains of Garhwal at an average altitude of 1880 m. Mussoorie offers commanding views of the underlying Doon Valley and the magnificent Himalayas. The highest peak in the region is Lal Tibba in Landour, at an elevation of over 2,275 m. Mussoorie is called the gateway to the Yamunotri and Gangotri. It is one of the most visited summer getaways in Uttarakhand and also the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/uttarakhand\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tourist places in Uttarakhand<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kempty Falls, Camel\u2019s Back Rock, Mall Road, Cloud\u2019s End and Bhatta Falls are among the must include places in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/mussoorie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mussoorie tour p<span class=\"il\">ackages<\/span><\/a>. Mussoorie also offers adventure and shopping opportunities. Tourists can enjoy horse riding or a leisurely walk across Camel\u2019s Back Road and a rope-way ride to the top of Gun Hills. Snow Adventure Zone offers adventure activities like Sky Ride, Valley Crossing, Zip Swing, Paragliding, Night Camping &amp; Safari.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>New Delhi (278 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 240px;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/uttarakhand\/mussoorie\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Mussoorie Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Coorg (Madikeri), Karnataka<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.trawell.in\/admin\/images\/upload\/206806310Coorg_Main.jpg\" alt=\"Coorg, Karnataka\" width=\"800\" height=\"590\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coorg or Kodagu is a district in Karnataka and Madikeri is the district headquarters. At an altitude of 1525 m on Western Ghats, it is also known as the Scotland of India. Coorg is the most famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/karnataka\/hill-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hill station in Karnataka<\/a> and one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Mysore<\/a>. Madikeri is the heartland of Coorg region and was the seat of ruling dynasty. Coorg is the largest producer of Coffee in India and one of the places with highest rainfall in India. It is one of the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/karnataka\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tourist places in Karnataka<\/a> and one of the popular 2 day trip near Bangalore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Misty hills, lush forest, tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views have made Coorg one of the top hill resorts in India. Coorg has many tourist places to visit. Raja\u2019s seat, Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls, Omkareshwara Temple, Golden Temple at Bylakuppe, Talacauvery and Dubare, Mallali Falls are the major attractions in Coorg to visit as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/coorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coorg Holiday Packages<\/a>. The famous Cauvery River is originated in the hills of Coorg at Talacauvery. It has three wildlife sanctuaries \u2013 the Talacauvery, Pushpagiri and Brahmagiri Sanctuaries, and one national park, the Nagarhole National Park. Coorg is also famous for trekking activities with peaks like Tadiyandamol, Brahmagiri and Pushpagiri. Elephant rides at Dubare Elephant camp and white water rafting in Upper Barapole River are other interesting things to do in Madikeri. While in Coorg, travelers must enhance their trip by choosing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/resorts\/coorg\">best Coog Resorts<\/a> to pamper themselves with opulence amidst picturesque vistas.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Bangalore (265 Km)<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Full Details:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/karnataka\/coorg\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Places to Visit in Coorg<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Shillong, Meghalaya<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Shillong.jpg\" alt=\"Shillong\" width=\"829\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Shillong.jpg 829w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Shillong-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Shillong-768x556.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/c4.staticflickr.com\/8\/7173\/6499494411_0c3f532ff6_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shillong is the capital city and a hill station located in the north \u2013 eastern state of Meghalaya. Also known as the Abode of Clouds, it is one of the smallest states in India and one of the best places to visit in summer. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of 1,496 m, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet. Shillong remained the capital of Assam until the new state of Meghalaya was formed in 1972. It is among most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/meghalaya\/best\">tourist places in Meghalaya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The British called Shillong the \u2018Scotland of the East\u2019 because of its beautiful lakes, waterfalls, pine forests and green mountains. There are several interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/meghalaya\/shillong\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">places to visit in Shillong<\/a> including Umiam Lake in Barapani, Shillong Golf Club, Bara Bazaar, Botanical Survey of India Orchidarium, Wards Lake, Lady Hydari Park and Zoo, Meghalaya State Museum, Shillong Peak, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Grotto Church, All Saints Church and Butterfly Museum. Shillong also houses several waterfalls, the prominent ones being Spread Eagle Falls, Crinoline Falls, Elephant Falls, Beadon Falls and Bishop\u2019s Falls.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest Airport: <\/strong>Guwahati (100 Km)<\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Mount Abu, Rajasthan<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mount_Abu.jpg\" alt=\"Mount_Abu\" width=\"894\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mount_Abu.jpg 894w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mount_Abu-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mount_Abu-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/image3.mouthshut.com\/images\/Restaurant\/Photo\/-70215_9508.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/rajasthan\/mount-abu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mount Abu<\/a> is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state near the border with Gujarat. At an altitude of 1220 m, this is the only hill station in the deserts of Rajasthan and also one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/rajasthan\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tourist Places in Rajasthan<\/a> during summer. The ancient name of Mount Abu is Arbudaanchal. In the Puranas, the region has been referred to as Arbudaranya (forest of Arbhuda). Mount Abu is also one of the best hill stations in India, and among the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Ahmedabad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It has been a popular retreat from the heat of Rajasthan and neighbouring Gujarat for centuries. Mount Abu has many tourist attractions in the form of temples, lakes and forts. Dilwara Jain Temples, Guru Shikhar Peak, Adhar Devi Temple, Sri Raghunathji Temple, Achalgarh Fort, Nakki Lake, Durga Temple, Gaumukh Temple, and Mount Abu wildlife Sanctuary are the top most tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/rajasthan\/mount-abu\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">places to visit in Mount Abu<\/a>. Mount Abu has the World Spiritual University and head quarter of the Bhrama Kumaris, a well known sect. February to June and September to December is the peak tourist season of Mount Abu.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/gujarat\/ahmedabad\">Ahmedabad<\/a> (226 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 200px;\"><strong>Book Here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/mount-abu\">Mount Abu Tour Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/trawell.in\/admin\/images\/upload\/368054368Dharamshala_Main.jpg\" alt=\"Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dharamshala is a beautiful hill station in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It lies at an average altitude of 1,475 m above sea level. This is the gateway to the Kangra valley and also the headquarters of Kangra district. The city was destroyed by a massive earthquake in the year 1905 and was reconstructed to become a health resort and a popular tourist destination. In the year 1960, Dharamshala became a temporary headquarters to His Holiness Dalai Lama. It is one of the best places to visit in summer in India and also one of the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/11-most-romantic-honeymoon-destinations-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">honeymoon places in India<\/a>. Tourists flock to this place in large numbers as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/himachal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Himachal Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/himachal\/dharamshala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dharamshala<\/a> consists of two distinct parts \u2013 Lower Dharamsala and Upper Dharamshala. Lower Dharamsala is a bustling civil and commercial center whereas Upper Dharamshala, known more commonly as McLeod Ganj, is the seat of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. It has a lot to offer ranging from ancient temples, churches and monasteries to museums and beautiful trekking trails. The ancient Chamunda Temple, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/himachal\/mcleod-ganj\/tsuglagkhang-dalai-lama-temple-complex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalailama Temple<\/a>, Namgyalma Stupa, Bhagsunath Temple, Norbulingka Institute, Gyuto Monastery and Indru Nag are some of the prime tourist attractions to visit as part of Dharmashala 2 day trip. Dharamshala is a starting point to a number of trekking trails. Bhagsu Falls, Dharamkot, Triund Hill, Ilaqa, Toral Pass, Bhimghasutri Pass, Dunali and Kareri Lake are the important trekking trails here.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Chandigarh (248 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"6\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/top-10-indian-destinations-popular-with-foreign-tourists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 Indian Destinations Popular with Foreign Tourists<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Lonavala, Maharashtra<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lonavala.jpg\" alt=\"Lonavala\" width=\"896\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lonavala.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lonavala-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lonavala-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/maajhibhatkanti.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/08\/dsc_0017.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/maharashtra\/lonavala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonavala<\/a> is a beautiful hill station in Pune district of Maharashtra. It lies 622 m above sea level in the Sahyadri Ranges which separate the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan Coast. Lonavala and <strong>Khandala <\/strong>are the twin hill stations located near to each other and are very popular monsoon getaways in India and also one of the top tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Mumbai<\/a>. Lord Elphinstone, who was the Governor of the Bombay Presidency, developed Lonavala along with Khandala in 1871.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/maharashtra\/lonavala\/lohagad-fort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lohagad Fort<\/a>, Rajmachi Point, Karla Caves, Valvan Dam, Lonavala Lake, Tiger\u2019s Leap, Tungarli Lake and Dam, Bhaja Caves, Rajmachi Fort, Bhushi Dam, Korigad Fort, Tikona Fort, Bedsa Caves, Visapur Fort and Tung Fort are some of the best places to include in Lonavala holiday. The best time to visit Lonavala and Khandala is during the monsoon, between July \u2013 October, when the scenic spots become lush green and the waterfalls are in full flow.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Pune (67 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"7\"><strong>Related tours:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/maharashtra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Most Popular Maharashtra tour packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Wayanad, Kerala<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Wayanad.jpg\" alt=\"Wayanad\" width=\"841\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Wayanad.jpg 841w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Wayanad-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Wayanad-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/6\/5728\/22408076305_f064756e14_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wayanad is one of the famous<strong> hill stations in Kerala<\/strong>. At an altitude ranging between 700m to 2100m, Wayanad is the biggest foreign exchange earners of Kerala with its production of cash crops like pepper, cardamom, coffee, tea, spices and other condiments. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/kerala\/wayanad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayanad<\/a> is also famous for Tea and Coffee plantations. Kalpetta, Sulthan Bathery and Mananthavady are the largest towns in Wayanad and are the base stations to visit different parts of the Wayanad district. It is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/15-least-expensive-hill-stations-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">least expensive hill stations in India<\/a> and also one of the top summer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-kochi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Kochi<\/a>. With several rain forests, Wayanad is also a wonderful monsoon destination and one of famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/kerala\/best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kerala tourist places<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wayanad has a pleasant weather throughout the year and is one of the popular tourist destinations in Kerala. It has several Waterfalls (Meenmutty Falls, Soochipara Falls, Kanthampara Falls), Dams \/ Lakes (Pookote Lake, Banasura sagar dam, Karappuzha Dam), Wildlife Sanctuaries (famous Wayanad WLS), Peaks \/ Trekking Destinations (Brahmagiri \/ Pakshipathalam, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/kerala\/wayanad\/chembra-peak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chembra Peak<\/a>), Hill Stations (like Lakkidi) and several Pilgrimage centers (like Thirunelly Temple). Edakkal Caves is among the prime place to visit on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/wayanad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayanad tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Kozhikode (70 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 240px;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/kerala\/wayanad\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\">Wayanad Tourist Places<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dalhousie.jpg\" alt=\"Dalhousie\" width=\"884\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dalhousie.jpg 884w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dalhousie-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dalhousie-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tagbrosholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/dalhousie1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dalhousie is a scenic hill station in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It lies at an elevation of 1,970 m and is a splendid summer retreat in North India. Dalhousie is surrounded by snow peaked mountains and is located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas. Dalhousie is one of the top summer destinations in India and is visited by large number of tourists as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/himachal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Himachal tour packages<\/a>. It was named after Lord Dalhousie, the then Viceroy of India, who established this town as a summer retreat in 1854.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ganji Pahari, Dainkund Peak, Khajjiar, Noorwood Paramdham, Bara Pathar temple, Hariraya Temple, St. Patrick Church, Chamera Lake, Satdhara Falls, Kalatop Sanctuary, Panchpula, Subhash Baoli and Salooni are covered as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/itineraries\/dalhousie\/2-day-trip\/best-of-dalhousie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalhousie 2 day tour<\/a>. Dalhousie also offers a lot of activities for nature lovers and adventurers. Garam Sadak, Jhandri ghat, Moti tibba and Sach pass are the ideal places for the trekking enthusiasts in Dalhousie. Minjar fair and summer festival are the two important festivals celebrated in Dalhousie.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Jammu (169 Km)<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Full Details<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/himachal\/dalhousie\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalhousie Sightseeing<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Gangtok, Sikkim<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Gangtok.jpg\" alt=\"Gangtok\" width=\"846\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Gangtok.jpg 846w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Gangtok-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Gangtok-768x545.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/c7.staticflickr.com\/1\/214\/490137094_383f5af556_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/sikkim\/gangtok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gangtok<\/a>, the capital of Sikkim, is a hill town and one of the most popular places in north-east India. It is situated on the lower slopes of the Himalayan range at an elevation of 1,650 m. Once an important trade route between Tibet and India, today Gangtok is a busy administrative and business center. It rose to prominence after the construction of Enchey Monastery in the year 1840, as it then became a popular pilgrimage for followers of Buddhism. Gangtok is also one of the popular summer getaways in India. Sikkim is among the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/sikkim\/best\">tourist places in Sikkim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gangtok is known for its scenic beauty and striking views of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. There are many tourist places in Gangtok and is well-known as the land of monasteries. Himalayan Zoological Park, Kanchenjunga National Park, Tsomgo Lake, Saramsa Garden, Ganesh Tok View Point, Tashi View Point, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Nathula Pass, Seven Sister Waterfalls, Changu Lake, Enchey Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Hanuman Tok, and Yumthang valley are popular tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/sikkim\/gangtok\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\"><strong>places to visit in Gangtok<\/strong><\/a>. Sikkim is among the must include places in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/north-east-india\">North East Tour Packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Siliguri (114 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 240px;\"><strong>Book Here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/gangtok\">Gangtok Tour Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Lansdowne, Uttarakhand<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lansdowne.jpg\" alt=\"Lansdowne\" width=\"890\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lansdowne.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lansdowne-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Lansdowne-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelrasoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/lansdowne-cloud-play-uttarakhand.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lansdowne is a small hill town in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It lies at an elevation of 1706 m above sea level and is surrounded by thick oak and pine forests. It is a popular hill resort in Uttarakhand for the British and they built a cantonment here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/uttarakhand\/lansdowne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lansdowne<\/a> is named after its founder Lord Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India between 1888 and 1894. Lansdowne is also one of the best places to visit in April &amp; May months in India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Garhwal Regimental Museum, St. Mary\u2019s Church, St. John\u2019s Church, Durga Devi Temple, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple,Tip-in-Top, Bhim Pakora, Bhulla Tal, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Bhairav Garhi Temple are the important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/uttarakhand\/lansdowne\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\"><strong>tourist places in Lansdowne<\/strong><\/a>. It is also an ideal place for trekking and nature walks. Bird watching, boating and paddling are the main activities that visitors can indulge in Lansdowne. The annual festival Shardotsav, celebrated during the season of autumn is a grand draw of tourists.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City: <\/strong>Dehradun (143 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 240px;\"><strong>Book Here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/lansdowne\">Lansdowne Tour Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Araku.jpg\" alt=\"Araku\" width=\"888\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Araku.jpg 888w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Araku-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Araku-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/6\/5516\/11439751246_46ff686eef_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Araku Valley, popularly known as Araku, is a scenic hill station in the Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. It lies at an altitude range of 900 to 1400 m and is the most popular hill station summer getaway in Andhra Pradesh. This valley is surrounded by mountains like Galikonda, Raktakonda, Sunkarimetta and Chitamogondi. Jindhagada Peak, the tallest peak in Eastern Ghats is situated near Araku. It is also one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/15-least-expensive-hill-stations-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheapest hill resorts in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-hyderabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Hyderabad<\/a>, Araku is popular for its famous coffee plantations. Araku Valley has some interesting places to visit including Borra caves, Tyda, Katiki Falls, Tribal Museum &amp; Padmapuram Botanical Gardens. The tourists can see tribal folk dances like Dhimsa and Mayuri. Araku Valley is one of the top attractions you must include in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/vizag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vizag tour packages<\/a>. The train journey from Vizag to Araku is a memorable experience with 46 tunnels, several bridges through lush green valleys. Araku is famous for the mustard flowers that change the landscape of the valley from green to yellow in the months of November &amp; December.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Nearest City:<\/strong> Vizag (112 Km)<\/h5>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 240px;\"><strong>Book Here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/araku-valley\">Araku Valley Tour Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vijaybhabhor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/kodaikanal2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">*Feature source<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vibrant towns enveloped by verdant forests and offering breathtaking mountain vistas are the destinations that individuals in India flock to when the heat in the plains becomes unbearable. 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