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HILL STATION - DALHOUSIE

Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in

Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is built on

around five hills. Established in 1854 by

the British Empire in India as a summer

retreat for its troops and bureaucrats,

the town was named after Lord

Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy

in India at that time.Dalhousie is situated at 6000-9000 feet.

above sea level. It has charming

architecture, including beautiful churches.

This hill region is a repository of ancient

Hindu culture, art, temples, and

handicrafts preserved under the longestrunning single dynasty since the mid-6th

century. Tall Oak and pine trees, serene

atmosphere, cool weather, less populated

is one of the most fascinating hill stations

of India.


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Darjeeling Hill Station

Darjeeling , the queen of all hill stations

and also the 'Dream-land of the East',

famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh

air, year round plesent weather and aboveall, tea estates and the famous Darjeeling

Tea...

Darjeeling gets its name from Dorje

(Thunderbolt) and Ling (Place). One of the

most popular hillstations of India,

Darjeeling is strategically very important

due to its proximity with Nepal and Bhutan

borders.The hill station was popularized from

the times of British rule. Every year

at the start of summer, the Viceroys

of India would move to Darjeeling.

Covering an area of 1,200 sq. milesand surrounded by the Himalayan

peaks, its a fascinating place rich in

natural beauty. Some of the most

beautiful tea estates are here. The

Kanchenjunga peak can be seen from

the town.


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Gangtok Hill Station


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HILLSTATION - GANGTOK

The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok (which means

'hilltop'), sprawls down the west side of a long

ridge flanking the Ranipul River. The scenery is

spectacular and there are excellent views of the

entire Kanchenjunga Range from many points in

the environs of the city. Its picturesque mountain

range with several beautiful monasteries attracts

thousands of tourists from all parts of India.

In Gangtok one can both experience the age old

tradition and culture along with its urbanization

in terms of modern facilities


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Gulmarg Hill Station

The meadow of flowers About 50 kms away from

Srinagar, it is a cup-shaped meadow 3 kms long,

and over 2000 metres high. Then natural beautyof Gulmarg has attracted tourists since long. The

snow-clad peaks and the lovely landscapes of

Gulmarg have provided background for several

Bollywood ventures. The slopes of Gulmarg make

it Asia's only heli-skiing resort. There are

immense beauty and adventure activities thatmake Gulmarg much more than a cool hill resort.

It is a golfer's paradise in summer and a skier's

delight in winter.


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HILL STATION - KODAIKANAL

Kodaikanal referred to as 'The Princess of Hill Stations', is

situated amidst the folds of the verdant Palani hills in the

Western Ghats at an altitude of about 2133 m.Kodaikanal is one of the most frequented hill resorts in

India. With its spectacular rocks, tranquil woods, lovely

lake and intoxicating air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort

for the tourists from all over.

The pride of Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinji-

flower', which blossoms once in 12

years. The hill-plantain fruits and

plums are known for their freshness

and taste. Kodaikanal lies pretty in the

Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. The summer

retreat of Kodaikanal literally means

gift of the forest.


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Lonavala - Khandala Hill Station

Lonavala or Lonavla and the adjacent Khandala

are beautiful, charming and twin hill stations,

622 m. above sea level and 5 Kms a part from

each other are situated in the Sahyadri ranges.

They are located around 64 km away from the

city of Pune and 96 km away from the city

Mumbai, popular getaway from Mumbai and

Pune.

Lonavala is also known as the 'Jewel of the

Sahyadri' is situated in the western part of

Maharashtra.Khandala is smaller, quieter and calmer of

the two, though browsing through

Lonavala's bazaar could yield some

wonderfull surprises. Both the hill stations

are known for their scenic beauty, green

hills, deep valleys,historic forts, lakes andwaterfalls.


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Mahabaleshwar Hill Station

t 1,372 meters above sea level, around Lake Venna, is th

highest hill station in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra

Mahabaleshwar is one of the most spectacular and th

largest of Maharashtra hill-stations. Mahabaleshwar iSanskrit meansGod of Great Power. It was summer capita

of Governor of the old Bombay Presidency The Britisher

built various mansions, cottages and bungalows aroun

the town, lending it a charming, sophistication. There ar

30 valley viewpoints with panoramic vistas scattere

around the hill station and their access roads make foshady, pleasant walks and treks.

Mahabaleshwar along with Panchgani makes the

most popular hill resorts in the Maharashtra state of

India. Far way from the madding crowds the hill

resort makes an excellent holiday destination. The

natural beauty of Mahabaleshwar attracts naturelovers, film directors, holidaymakers, peace seekers

and adventurers alike. The heat and the dust of the

plains give way to the cool breezes and the gorgeous

greens of Mahabaleshwar. The hill resort of

Mahabaleshwar derives its name from the God

"Mahabali". There is a temple dedicated to LordMahabali namely the old Mahabaleshwar Temple.


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Manali Hill Station

Manali which lies in the lap of the Kullu valley is one

of the most visited tourist spot.It is located at an

altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is spread

along the banks of the river BeasManali derived its name from Manavalaya meaning

the abode of Manu or "Home of Manu" and here, the

temples are treated as pilgrimages. Its cool

atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones

afflicted by the hot Indian summers

Manali is also famous for adventure

sports like skiing, hiking,

mountaineering, para gliding,

rafting, trekking, kayaking, and

mountain biking. Manali is quite

famous for its lush green forests of

deodar and snow capped

mountains.


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Munnar Hill Station

Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill

stations of the southern Indian state of Kerala.

Located in the hill ranges of Kerala 1600 m

above the sea, where three mountain streams

- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala -

come together, Munnar is a vision in green.

Some of the highest tea estates in Kerala can

be seen in Munnar, as the hills surrounding

this scenic town are carpeted with tea bushes,

spice plantations and greenery. There are alsoopportunities for nature walks, trekking and

bird watching tours in Munnar.This is a perfect place for trekking. Tea

and coffee plantation further add to

the beauty of the hill station.

There are wide range of tourist

attractions including Mattupetty,

Devikulam, Attukal, etc.


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Mussoorie Hill Station

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie gets its

name from the Mansur shrub that is commonly seen in here.

Mussoorie Popular as Queen of the Hills, is at an altitude of

2000m and 34 km beyond Dehradun. Mussoorie is a populardestination for tourist throughout the year with its green hills,

varied flora & fauna & Infrastructure enough to accommodate

hordes of tourists jostling for it to escape the heat of the

plains.

It has snow in winter and is quite peaceful at that time. It

offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges to

the north-east and the Doon Valley, Roorkee, Saharanpur

and Haridwar to the South. Excellent climate makes it an

attractive holiday resort. Thronged by holidayers, it

vibrates with gaiety and merry making during the

summer season. The Badrinath, Kedarnath, Bandar-

poonch, Sri Kantha and Nanda Devi peaks can be seen

from here

Mussoorie is a premier tourism destination amongtourists especially as it is the nearest hill station to Delhi.


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Nainital Hill Station

Need a break from the heat and the dust? Well

the answer could be Nainital. The popular

summer retreat of India, Nainital attracts

innumerable tourists during the summer heat.

The hill resort is indeed a pleasure.

The city of lakes or the lake district of India,

Nainital has such titles to its credit because of

its scenic landscape dotted with lakes. Nainital

is located at a height of 1938 meters above the

sea level. Nainital also known as India 'LakeDistrict' because of some 60 lakes out here

that spread across its boundaries. Gorgeous

greens and the majestic mountains add to the

beauty of the hill resort. A small town in the

hills of Kumaon, Nainital is a lovely hill station

surrounded by mountains on three sides.


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Ooty Hill Station

Ooty (Ootacamund) the Queen of the Hill Stations, also

known as Blue Mountains is one of the most beautiful

hill stations in India. This hill station has splendid green

downs and lofty hills of extraordinary scenic beauty and

is endowed with a salubrious climate similar to the

English summer. Located in the Western Ghats at a

height of 7,500ft.

Ooty nestles in an amphitheater created by

four majestic hills-Doddabetta, Snowdon, Elk

Hill and Club Hill. These hills are part of the

Nilgiri ranges that are really the meeting

point for the Western and the Eastern Ghats.


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Shimla Hill Station

Situated at an altitude of 2159 meters above the sea

level, Shimla is a popular tourist destination in India

for a splendid summer vacation. A heaven for

adventure seekers who wish to indulge in adventuresports and activities like river rafting, angling for trout

trekking and rock climbing and those looking for a

quieter holiday with friends and families may settle

for camping and golfing

following Popular Sightseeingspots in Shimla

Shimla city

Kufri

Tatta Pani

Summer Hill

Naldehra

Places of worship in Shimla:Jakhoo

Temple, Kali Bari, Sankat Mochan


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Srinagar Hill Station

Situated on the bank of Jhelum, Srinagar is a treasure

trove of beauty and it will be a pleasure for many

travellers to explore the bounteous beauty of the city.

The major beauty of this city are its waterfalls and

gardens which were made by the Mughal emperors.

Snow capped mountains, chinar trees and beautiful

valleys give a spectacular view to the city.

following Popular Sightseeing spots

in Srinagar:

Dal Lake Shalimar Bagh

Nagin Lake

Mughal Gardens

Shankaracharya Hill

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