In summers, everyone goes to Shimla-Manali with friends or family, but this time to make your trip memorable, you can plan an offbeat, Insta-friendly, calm and exciting trip.

Offbeat Hill Stations in India : As soon as summer starts, people start missing the mountains. To avoid work load and heat of summer, we all feel like spending a few days in some cool valleys, but whenever it comes to mountains, the mind stops directly at Shimla or Manali. But if you want to explore something new this time, want to plan a memorable trip with friends away from the crowd, then you can go to these places...

1. Tirthan Valley, Himachal

If you are looking for a tranquil and underrated place away from the crowd of Himachal, then Tirthan Valley is a great option. It is a perfect combo of peace and adventure. Here you can enjoy river side camping, trekking and bonfire. The special thing is that the atmosphere here is very calm and natural. The nearest station from here is Aut-Bhuntar. You can visit the whole place in 3-4 days.

2. Kasol and Tosh, Himachal

If you are a trendy traveller and want a social media friendly trip, then you can try Kasol and Tosh. These two places located in Parvati Valley are very popular among the youth. Here you will find everything - cafe culture, mountain views, river walks and trekking. Plan a trip of 3 to 5 days. The nearest station here is Bhuntar.

Ideal duration: 3-5 days

3. Auli, Uttarakhand

People know Auli only for snow, but even in summers, activities like skiing, ropeway and hiking are fun here. Riding the ropeway and trekking in the hills with friends in Auli can become a lifetime memory. Plan for 3-4 days and go there. The nearest station here is Rishikesh-Joshimath.

4. Bhimtal-Sattal, Uttarakhand

If you want to avoid the crowd of Nainital, then Bhimtal and Sattal, 30-40 minutes away, are a great option. The lake site boating, cafe and trekking spots here will relax you and recharge you too. 2-3 days are enough to go here. The nearest station is Kathgodam.

5. Dharamkot and Bir, Himachal

If you want a spiritual plus adventure trip with friends, then Dharamkot and Bir-Billing are the best. In Dharamkot of Himachal, you can enjoy meditation center and cafe culture, while in Bir you will enjoy India's best paragliding. The nearest station here is Pathankot-Baijnath. It is best to come here by taking out 3 to 5 days.