India is a vast country where you will find many places to visit. You get to see many diversities in these places. Along with this, India is a land of natural wonders where you can see picturesque hills, valleys, forests, wildlife, and mountains. People keep looking for such a place to visit in summer. In such a situation, if you are also looking for a quiet and cool place to visit with your family in these summer holidays, then today we are going to tell you about some such hill stations whose beauty attracts everyone's attention. You will be able to enjoy the views full of natural beauty here. Let's know about these places...
Manali
Nestled between the snow-capped slopes of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges, Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in the country. The enchanting views, lush green forests, flower-adorned meadows, beautiful lakes, mist in the air pine mountains, and the constant scent of freshness add to the beauty of Manali. From museums to temples, from small hippie villages to tourist-filled roads, from river adventures to trekking trails, Manali remains the first choice among tourists.
Kalpa
You can visit Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh. It is a very calm and peaceful area. Kalpa is also less crowded. If you want to see something different, then definitely visit Kalpa village. This village is one of the largest villages in Kinnaur. Where you will see greenery all around. There is a temple of Goddess Chandika about 11 km from Kalpa, where you can go for darshan. This temple is quite famous because of its architecture.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie hill station is a wonderful place located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Mussoorie is located at a distance of 35 km from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. From here you can see the spectacular views of Shivalik and Doon valleys. The weather here is very pleasant in the summer season. In the winter season, you can enjoy snowfall here. Talking about the places to visit in Mussoorie, you can visit Siddh Lal Tibba Jwala Devi Temple and the famous Kempty Falls.
Auli
Auli is a beautiful hill station in Uttarakhand. Which is located at an altitude of 3,056 meters above sea level. Where tourists come from all over the country and abroad. This hill station is located on the way to Badrinath. It has Asia's longest cable car which is 4 km long. Sitting in this cable car, tourists enjoy the amazing natural scenery of Auli and see the views of the snow-capped peaks. Tourists visit Auli in both winter and summer seasons. Deodar and pine trees, and apple orchards add to the beauty of this hill station. Due to its natural beauty, Auli hill station is also called the 'Mini Switzerland' of India. From here tourists can see many mountain ranges.
Khajjiar
Located near Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, Khajjiar is one of the most favorite hill stations of India, which is also known as the "Mini Switzerland" of India. This small town delights the tourists coming here with its forests, lakes, and pastures. Situated at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Dalhousie leaves a different impression due to its natural beauty and breathtaking landscape, which makes it one of the most beautiful hill stations to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
Bir-Billing
Bir Billing, located among tea gardens and forests in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, is popular for paragliding as well as many adventure activities. This place is gradually becoming a very favorite hill station among tourists. Thousands of tourists come here to visit every year. Apart from visiting with friends or family, this place is also perfect for couples, here both of you can enjoy many types of thrilling activities.
Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a wonderful hill station located in Rajasthan, which is located at an altitude of 1,722 meters above sea level. When it is hot in other areas of Rajasthan, the weather in Mount Abu is cold. In earlier times, when kings and Maharajas had to take relief from the heat, they used to come to Mount Abu for a visit. Many temples and beautiful artifacts are present in this hill station of Rajasthan. This place is very important for the people of Hindu and Jain religions. Mount Abu is a good place to get relief from the heat of Rajasthan.
Matheran
Situated among the Sahyadri range on the Western Ghats, Matheran is a very beautiful and small hill station located at an altitude of 2600 feet above sea level and is just 100 km from Mumbai. You can also spend your weekend here with your friends, family or partner. Matheran is the smallest hill station in the whole of India, but still, it is counted among the most beautiful hill stations in India.
Tawang
Tawang is a wonderful hill station surrounded by beautiful lakes located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Which is located at an altitude of 3,048 meters above sea level. The places to visit in Tawang, Jaswant Garh, Nuranang Falls, Bumla Pass, Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery, War Memorial, etc. are worth seeing. Most tourists prefer to visit Tawang during the summer season, although Tawang is also good to visit during the monsoon season.
Shimla
Combined with natural beauty, Shimla is another major hill station of Himachal Pradesh which is an ideal place to celebrate summer holidays. Shimla is quite famous for its Mall Road, Ridge, Toy Train, and colonial architecture, Shimla honeymooners. Situated at an altitude of 2200 meters, Shimla is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the country. Famous as the former summer capital of British India, this city will force any tourist to come here again due to its captivating natural beauty and atmosphere. The historic temple of Shimla as well as the colonial-style buildings here mesmerizes the tourists coming from all over the world with their charm.
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